Are direct flights from London to New Orleans always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more connections can often be cheaper, so it's worth comparing both options based on your priorities.

Can flexible travel dates help on London to New Orleans flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week flights or those during off-peak seasons often have lower fares than weekend or holiday travel. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may lead to considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking London to New Orleans flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Understanding these fees beforehand can help you budget accurately for your trip.

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London to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from London to New Orleans

Most itineraries for flights from London to New Orleans connect at least once. Right now, fares for this route are typically $1137–$1410, with a median of $1253. Current fares are near the typical level. There are no recent fares classified as a good price.

A typical journey from London to New Orleans takes 27h 39m, including connections. This duration accounts for itineraries that involve at least one stopover, which is common for this long-haul route.

When considering cheap flights from London to New Orleans, the cheapest time to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $756. Other affordable months include September, with a median of $1019, and January, with a median of $1032. Deals for this route are infrequent, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

The distance between London and New Orleans is approximately 7434 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance means that most flights will involve multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from London to New Orleans

Regular price: £442 - £998

Prices for flights from London to New Orleans are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to New Orleans is typically between 442 GBP and 998 GBP. The current lowest deal is 509 GBP with Norse Atlantic UK, for travel from Jan 7-Jan 13.

now £509

Low £442

High £998

The cheapest time to fly from London to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from London to New Orleans is February, with a median price of $756. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $2027. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from £756

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,027

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from London to New Orleans

Norse Atlantic UK

Frontier Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from London to New Orleans

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - New Orleans

London (SEN) - New Orleans (MSY)

easyJet UK

£700

£773

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - New Orleans

London (LTN) - New Orleans (MSY)

easyJet UK

£585

£691

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - New Orleans

London (LTN) - New Orleans (MSY)

easyJet UK

£549

£693

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - New Orleans

London (LTN) - New Orleans (MSY)

easyJet UK

£559

£693

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - New Orleans

London (LTN) - New Orleans (MSY)

easyJet UK

£555

£693

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - New Orleans

London (LTN) - New Orleans (MSY)

easyJet UK

£643

£759

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to New Orleans

14 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 21

£680 → £536

21%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

£734 → £669

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

£740 → £681

6 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 11

£700 → £646

Popular Airports to fly from London to New Orleans

London - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for London to New Orleans are near the typical level at $1253.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $756 for London to New Orleans.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 27h 39m

Connecting flights from London to New Orleans typically take 27h 39m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Direct flights are not common; 2 stopovers is the typical number when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Norse Atlantic UK offers deals via Kiwi

Norse Atlantic UK has a deal for $509 from London Gatwick to New Orleans via Kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from London to New Orleans are historically rare.

London main airports to depart from

London City (LCY)

Cheapest

London City Airport is the cheapest option for flights from London to New Orleans.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£566

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick Airport is a convenient choice for flights from London to New Orleans.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£618

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow Airport offers many flight options from London to New Orleans.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£586

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport is an alternative for flights from London to New Orleans.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£785

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is an option for flights from London to New Orleans.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£696

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is another choice for flights from London to New Orleans.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£699

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to New Orleans.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£495

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region, offering full cabin class availability.

📍 ~115 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£739

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Best Elite deals to New Orleans

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From LHR

Elite

Dec 11

New Orleans, United States

91% AI deal score

$2,686

$1,910

Save $776

KLM

Business Class

From LHR

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Apr 23

New Orleans, United States

81% AI deal score

$4,721

$4,171

Save $550

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Business Class

From LHR

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Dec 21

New Orleans, United States

80% AI deal score

$4,808

$4,172

Save $636

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Apr 21

New Orleans, United States

80% AI deal score

$4,594

$4,190

Save $404

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Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Apr 22

New Orleans, United States

80% AI deal score

$4,607

$4,200

Save $407

Icelandair

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Apr 18

New Orleans, United States

79% AI deal score

$4,534

$4,179

Save $355

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Apr 14

New Orleans, United States

79% AI deal score

$4,556

$4,190

Save $366

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Apr 15

New Orleans, United States

79% AI deal score

$4,556

$4,200

Save $356

Icelandair

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Apr 13

New Orleans, United States

79% AI deal score

$4,558

$4,200

Save $358

Icelandair

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Apr 20

New Orleans, United States

79% AI deal score

$4,549

$4,200

Save $349

Icelandair

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Jan 24

New Orleans, United States

79% AI deal score

$4,555

$4,233

Save $322

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Jan 26

New Orleans, United States

79% AI deal score

$4,540

$4,240

Save $300

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across various airlines and booking sites can also help uncover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance, often several months before your intended departure, may result in lower fares. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring them over time can help you identify a good booking window. Last-minute bookings usually carry a higher cost.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground transportation, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and travel time when considering this approach.

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London to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from London to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from London to New Orleans

Regular price: £442 - £998

Prices for flights from London to New Orleans are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to New Orleans is typically between 442 GBP and 998 GBP. The current lowest deal is 509 GBP with Norse Atlantic UK, for travel from Jan 7-Jan 13.

now £509

Low £442

High £998

The cheapest time to fly from London to New Orleans

February

Cheapest

Flights from £756

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,027

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from London to New Orleans

Norse Atlantic UK

Frontier Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from London to New Orleans

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - New Orleans

London (SEN) - New Orleans (MSY)

easyJet UK

£700

£773

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - New Orleans

London (LTN) - New Orleans (MSY)

easyJet UK

£585

£691

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - New Orleans

London (LTN) - New Orleans (MSY)

easyJet UK

£549

£693

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - New Orleans

London (LTN) - New Orleans (MSY)

easyJet UK

£559

£693

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - New Orleans

London (LTN) - New Orleans (MSY)

easyJet UK

£555

£693

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - New Orleans

London (LTN) - New Orleans (MSY)

easyJet UK

£643

£759

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to New Orleans

14 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 21

£680 → £536

21%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

£734 → £669

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

£740 → £681

6 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 11

£700 → £646

Popular Airports to fly from London to New Orleans

London - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for London to New Orleans are near the typical level at $1253.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $756 for London to New Orleans.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 27h 39m

Connecting flights from London to New Orleans typically take 27h 39m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Direct flights are not common; 2 stopovers is the typical number when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Norse Atlantic UK offers deals via Kiwi

Norse Atlantic UK has a deal for $509 from London Gatwick to New Orleans via Kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from London to New Orleans are historically rare.

London main airports to depart from

London City (LCY)

Cheapest

London City Airport is the cheapest option for flights from London to New Orleans.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£566

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick Airport is a convenient choice for flights from London to New Orleans.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£618

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow Airport offers many flight options from London to New Orleans.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£586

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport is an alternative for flights from London to New Orleans.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£785

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is an option for flights from London to New Orleans.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£696

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is another choice for flights from London to New Orleans.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£699

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to New Orleans.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£495

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region, offering full cabin class availability.

New Orleans, United States

79% AI deal score

$4,540

$4,240

Save $300

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Cheap Flights from London to New Orleans

Today’s best flight deals from London to New Orleans

London to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from London to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from London to New Orleans

The cheapest time to fly from London to New Orleans

Direct flights from London to New Orleans

Last-minute flights going from London to New Orleans

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to New Orleans

Popular Airports to fly from London to New Orleans

London - New Orleans route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Connecting flights average 27h 39m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Norse Atlantic UK offers deals via Kiwi

Deals are rare for this route

London main airports to depart from

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

Dec 11

Apr 23

Dec 21

Apr 21

Apr 22

Apr 18

Apr 14

Apr 15

Apr 13

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Jan 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

How can I find cheap flights from London to New Orleans?

When should I book flights from London to New Orleans?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from London to New Orleans?

Are direct flights from London to New Orleans always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on London to New Orleans flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking London to New Orleans flights?

Related routes

More routes from London

Flights to New Orleans from other cities

London to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from London to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from London to New Orleans

The cheapest time to fly from London to New Orleans

Direct flights from London to New Orleans

Last-minute flights going from London to New Orleans

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to New Orleans

Popular Airports to fly from London to New Orleans

London - New Orleans route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Connecting flights average 27h 39m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Norse Atlantic UK offers deals via Kiwi

Deals are rare for this route

London main airports to depart from

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

Dec 11

Apr 23

Dec 21

Apr 21

Apr 22

Apr 18

Apr 14

Apr 15

Apr 13

Apr 20

Jan 24

Jan 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

How can I find cheap flights from London to New Orleans?

When should I book flights from London to New Orleans?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from London to New Orleans?