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Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom
• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Aer Lingus: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only British Airways operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and New Orleans.

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $742 round-trip via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), compared to $1,076 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $56–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aer Lingus and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 43% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 10% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $882 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,071, a difference of $189. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 1 minute.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are Caesars Superdome, New Orleans Morial Convention Center and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans:

• Earliest: departs at 1:40 pm and lands at 11:45 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:00 pm and lands at 2:05 am.

The flight takes about 10h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 34% above the route average of $964. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans takes 10h 05m, covering 4,617 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $748 to $6,248. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $542, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

British Airways is the only airline operating London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 03m, compared with 12h 23m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 12h 23m via Newark (EWR).

New Orleans is 6 hours behind London Heathrow Airport (Central Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans range from $837 to $1,212, with an average of $964 over the past 12 months. Anything below $837 counts as a good deal.