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10:00 - 20:51LGW-MSY
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21:04 - 10:00MSY-LGW
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Mon, 16 Jun - Wed, 23 Jul
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09:30 - 08:54LHR-MSY
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12:00 - 07:40MSY-LHR
13h 40m1 stop
£418United Airlines
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10:30 - 18:46LHR-MSY
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£581British Airways
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16:05 - 20:00LHR-MSY
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16:21 - 09:05MSY-LHR
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£597British Airways
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13:40 - 23:37LHR-MSY
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21:50 - 12:40MSY-LHR
8h 50mdirect
£599Iberia
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10:00 - 23:22LCY-MSY
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11:25 - 07:15MSY-LCY
13h 50m2 stops
£694Virgin Atlantic
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13:40 - 23:51LHR-MSY
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21:50 - 12:40MSY-LHR
8h 50mdirect
£712Iberia
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12:00 - 22:06LGW-MSY
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12:37 - 10:00MSY-LGW
15h 23m2 stops
£805Virgin Atlantic
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16:05 - 20:00LHR-MSY
9h 55mdirect
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to New Orleans

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to New Orleans?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to New Orleans was found on the route from London, at £300 return. The most popular connection is from London to New Orleans and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £418 in the last 3 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New Orleans is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £649. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are £776 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to New Orleans is March, where tickets cost £584 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £841 and £756 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of £486.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans?

The average price for all round-trip flights to New Orleans depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost £820 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Orleans is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £961.

What is a good deal for flights to New Orleans?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to New Orleans, 25% of our users found tickets to New Orleans for the following prices or less: From London Heathrow Airport £641 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to New Orleans

Low season

August

High season

February

Cheapest flight

£238
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 34% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to New Orleans

When to book flights to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to New Orleans based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking New Orleans flights

  • What is the best way to get from the airport to the French Quarter?

    The quickest way to get from New Orleans Airport to the French Quarter is to take the airport shuttle bus, drive, or take a taxi, all of which will take you around 20min. The cheapest way is to take the public bus, but this takes around 50min.

  • Which airports in the UK offer direct flights to New Orleans?

    You can fly directly from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans for the quickest journey time. For the best prices you should consider taking a non-direct flight, which operate from both Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport.

  • How early does the airport open?

    New Orleans airport is open 24h a day, but different airlines, ticket counters, and other facilities at the airport have varying opening times. It is best to check with your specific airline for their opening times before arriving at the airport.

  • Does the airport have facilities for disabled passengers?

    New Orleans airport has been designed to be accessible for disabled passengers and is free of any architectural barriers. Visual Paging Displays are available throughout the airport for deaf and hard of hearing passengers. An adult changing room is available in the family bathroom, located after security.

  • Are there hotel shuttles from New Orleans Airport?

    Several hotels close to New Orleans Airport offer complimentary shuttles for guests from the airport terminal. The shuttles depart from The Ground Transportation Centre, outside Level 1 Baggage Claim.

  • Are there any airlines that offer Wi-Fi on board flights to New Orleans?

    Yes, several airlines offer Wi-Fi on board flights to New Orleans. Some airlines that provide Wi-Fi connectivity on their flights to New Orleans include Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways, and Southwest Airlines. However, it's worth noting that Wi-Fi availability may vary depending on the specific aircraft and route.

  • What on-board services are offered to passengers with disabilities while flying to New Orleans?

    When flying to New Orleans, both American Airlines and British Airways offer various on-board services to passengers with disabilities. American Airlines assists with boarding, deplaning, and connecting flights, priority seating and accessible lavatories. British Airways provides similar services, including pre-boarding, assistance during the flight, and priority seating.

  • How can I fly more sustainably to New Orleans?

    To fly more sustainably to New Orleans, both British Airways and American Airlines have implemented various initiatives. British Airways is committed to reducing emissions by investing in fuel-efficient aircraft, exploring sustainable aviation fuels, and implementing carbon offset programs. American Airlines has taken similar steps by investing in fuel-efficient aircraft, optimising flight operations, and implementing sustainability practices in their operations and facilities.

  • Which hotels are located near Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)?

    Several hotels are located close to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Some of the nearby hotels include Hilton New Orleans Airport, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans Airport, and Holiday Inn New Orleans Airport North. To reach these hotels from the airport, most offer complimentary shuttle services for their guests.

  • What is the cheapest flight to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to New Orleans was found on the route from London, at £300 return. The most popular connection is from London to New Orleans and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £418 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport from central New Orleans?

    Central New Orleans is 11 miles away from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.

  • What is the name of New Orleans’s airport?

    All flights to New Orleans land at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. The airport code is MSY,and it can also be referred to as Louis Armstrong, Louis Armstrong New Orleans, or Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

  • How much is a flight to New Orleans?

    On average, a flight to New Orleans costs £734. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £560 and departed from London Heathrow Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to New Orleans are there each week?

    Each week there are around 5 direct flights from within United Kingdom to New Orleans. The most common day for departures is Wednesday, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Orleans

  • Looking for cheap airfare to New Orleans? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to New Orleans for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to New Orleans from London Heathrow £1,024
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest New Orleans flight deals.
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY) is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, and is the main way to get from the UK to New Orleans. The airport is located around 15 miles from the city centre.
  • British Airways is the only airline that currently offers direct flights from the UK to New Orleans, so it’s the best airline choice if you are looking to maximise your time.
  • The best way to get from the New Orleans Airport to the city centre is by using the Airport Shuttle Service, which departs every 30min and runs all year round. The cheapest way is to take the 202 Airport Express city bus, but this is less frequent and takes longer.
  • New Orleans Airport has Mother’s Rooms located in each concourse post-security for nursing mothers to use before or after their flight.
  • Those entering New Orleans from the UK will need an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) in order to enter. This can be applied for quickly and easily online in advance.
  • There are nine car hire companies that you can choose from at New Orleans Airport for your onwards journey. You can get to the car hire centre using the MSY hire car Lot Shuttle, located in the Long-Term Parking Garage.
  • For the best prices we recommend choosing a non-direct flight to New Orleans, with a lot more airline options and better deals.
  • New Orleans Airport has three lounges you can enjoy: The Delta SkyClub and The United Lounge are available for passengers flying on those airlines, or you can pay around $44.78 (£32) to access The Club MSY.
  • New Orleans Airport (MSY) serves as a hub for several airlines, including Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines. These airlines operate numerous flights to and from New Orleans, connecting passengers to various destinations across the United States and from the United Kingdom.
  • Common stopover cities for flights to New Orleans include Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH), and Chicago (ORD, MDW). Airlines such as Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and British Airways operate flights from the UK to these stopover cities, providing convenient connections to New Orleans.
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Top 5 airlines flying to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to New Orleans. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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KLMOverall score based on 1331 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.3Food
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.7Comfort
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Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025INL - AMS
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Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Boarding uncomfortable. Stewardess said I would have to check my carry on as there was no room in the overhead bins. Another passenger helped me find a spot.

Any flight that lands safely is a good flight. However our leg from Helsinki was delayed 1 hour with no explanation. The delay would not allow us to make our connection to Cincinnati. I was informed by American Airlines that our Cincinnati flight was rescheduled for the following day. I immediately made a non refundable hotel reservation in Dallas. Upon exiting the plane at Dallas I was given a hotel voucher. Nice, but I can't get a refund on the hotel I booked. A little communication would have been helpful. Food on Finnair is below quality of Korean Air.

The cabin crew really looked like they wanted to be somewhere else. They weren't really interested in providing an attentive service to full fare paying passengers at all. However the Captiain's in flight announcements were relaxed and very entertaining.

Crew were professional and responsive. Food was mediocre and breakfast could do with revampinmg

Food was very ordinary for premium economy, very small portions.

i dont know WHY they call it business class. the seats are NOT significantly wider than economy seats, they just do not let the middle seats be beepked to give the illusion of more space between passengers. the seats do NOT recline any more than economy seats either. the only real difference is the full meal served to business (vs none for economy). I would rather have a wider, lie flat ACTUAL business class seat with no food for a 3 hr flight. this was pretty disappointing to say the least.

There wore nice leather like sits, in my opinion seats lay out bit tight . Crew was great they did averything possible to make averywone comfortable as possible, food was, think worst I ever head on flight, head chicken and yellow rice. Ice cream was a nic treat.

Our previous flight was delayed but they waited for us to board.

Flight was delayed, short time connection to next flight but we make it, service was good, worth to fly just to try thair on board blueberry juce. Eccelent communication with airline.

My American Airlines flight was deleted and you guys never let me know

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

I wish they could put the pre-tsa check on the tickets or global entry.

We upgraded to Business class paying approx. $1,300. Despite the upgrade, we were still required to pay an additional €70 for a checked bag. Furthermore, we were informed that another €70 would have been charged for our carry-on bag, as it was 3kg over the limit. To avoid this, we had to move clothing from the carry-on into the checked bag, which was both inconvenient and frustrating. Given the significant amount paid for the Business Class upgrade, we found this treatment to be quite appalling and disappointing. We expected a higher level of service and consideration for our luggage, and this experience did not meet those expectations.

At Barcelona, you have to get your passports checked before going to the E gates so give yourself time for that. The restaurants around the D and E gates are really limited compared to prior to passport control. On boarding, the gate staff tried to charge me EUR100 for my carryon, saying it was too big. I put it in their ‘measurement box’ and it fit with the top slightly protruding where the handle was. The gate staff then said my bag was ok to carry and put an ‘approved’ tag on my bag. I was bussed to the plane I boarded a ‘Level’ carrier which I had not heard of before. If you booked through a code share like American, you will be served food and alcohol on the plane. They do not provide complimentary ear phones or blankets. The internet was free but only for texting. WhatsApp worked but Spotify did not. Entertainment choice was adequate, movies were old and selection was limited. On arrival at LAX, my checked in bag was damaged as the wheel was broken. I am taking this up with Iberia. Their website and customer service was moderate in terms of user friendliness. You have to have all your documents and prepared to be patient and persistent. Let’s see how this goes. All n all, for the price I paid, I would recommend Level.

Was very unhappy with the entire process, from check in to boarding to the comfort of the flight. Did not enjoy the flight on Level.

Overall a great. However, the seating is way too narrow, for guys with any shoulder width. Luckily the crew moved the guy next to me, or it would have been miserable.

The staff on our flight from Charlotte to Boston were very friendly.

Alaska located my mother, aware that she had mobility issues and they seated her closer to the door. She and I were seated together so I felt more secure to be able to assist her. The desk attendant reviewed what steps to take when boarding. Allowed us to board first, we loved that. I was allowed time to help her board slowly, seat her, put all her things in their place before the crowds came through. These small details made me want to travel Alaska more when possible.

The flight was decent. I purchased my flight through Iberia, traveling with my elderly mother with mobility issues. I try to pay for luggage and seats online prior but Iberia website directs me to AA website. AA airlines website does not recognize the record locator. My mother and I are separated and each get a middle seat. She is seated the furthest away from a bathroom. I had to sit behind her to see her wave at me to use the bathroom. Lights out on the flight and I could not see her wave and she is not tech savvy to push an attendant button even though I showed her how. The attention to this detail puts AA at the bottom of my list when traveling with my elderly mother. Bad execution and handling when servicing those with extra needs due to mobility. I could not get her to the bathroom because she’s slow and she had to wait for me to get up from my middle seat then move her out of her middle seat. She had an accident which required that I hel her clean up before taking her back to her seat.

The flight staff was excellent, one of the best I've had. Food and wine was very good and seats very comfortable. Luggage came out pretty quickly too considering the number of passengers. Also, excellent internet. The only thing that could have been improved on was the choice of movies -- kind of limited and not great selections.

The plane was not well maintained. The entertainment system didn’t work properly, eg moving map. Many of the seat controls did not work. Cabin temperature fluctuated considerably during the flight. The seat allocated was poor, it was noisy and offered no privacy. The perfume in the toilet triggered severe allergies. Crew was very goid.

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

Food was terrible , crew were excellent , IFE was dire . Overall comfortable seat and cabin. Nothing special .

If my tv wasn’t broken and I wasn’t in a seat that didn’t allow for sleeping

Delayed flight due to lack of crew caused me to miss my connection

Please make sure the number of seats matches the number of overhead bins and passengers don't carry on more than one bag.

Seating is tight if you don’t upgrade. Food was decent. Boarding and unboarding was efficient. Smooth flight. Could make upgrades more affordable

American Airlines seemed to run a 'dry' flight. No alcohol was offered at any point with meals. Breakfast was a bit tasteless. The 'hot pocket' whatever that is, was horrid breadish pastry with very little filling. Decaf coffee was horrid. Seats didn't seem as wide or spacious as usual, especually for a ten hour flight.

They did not provide free WiFi, It could be purchased for, I think, around $25, This seemed excessive.

Reliable, great value, but not outstanding in any aspect. This is similar to the experience you get in most international carriers like Etihad or Delta.

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