International route
Cheap flights from London to New Orleans
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). 4,620 miles, 9h 45m nonstop.
LHR to MSY at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 4,620 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 9h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- VS1 airlineVirgin Atlantic
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 6h behindNew Orleans vs London
London to New Orleans
Round trips from $436
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Feb 2.
Cheapest month: February 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying London to New Orleans
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 21 more with one stop.
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $75
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via ORY · first checked bag from $75
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, PDX, SFO, LAX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, MIA, PHX, PHL, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via MDE, SAL · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, SLC, SEA, LAX, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, MCO, LAX, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS, OPO · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, IAH, SFO, IAD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, MEX, TIJ, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)DLUAB6AS4 airlines
- New York (JFK)AADLB63 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVBY43 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
London has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only Virgin Atlantic flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or JFK is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $436; September 2026 is the most expensive at $541 and up, a difference of $105 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- New Orleans is 6 hours behind London. A morning departure lands in New Orleans with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
New Orleans: Jazz, Creole cooking and the French Quarter
New Orleans is a compact, walkable city with a culture found nowhere else: live music on Frenchmen Street, beignets at Café du Monde, streetcars along St. Charles Avenue. The modern airport terminal opened in 2019, and fares are lowest in the sticky summer months.
Best time to visit: February–May (Mardi Gras, French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest) and October–November are the best weather. Summer is hot, humid and cheap; hurricane season peaks in August–September.
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Search London to New OrleansLondon to New Orleans: common questions
How long is the flight from London to New Orleans?
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to New Orleans (MSY) takes about 9h 45m gate to gate, covering 4,620 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LHR to MSY?
Virgin Atlantic operates nonstop flights from London (LHR) to New Orleans (MSY), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, JFK and MEX.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to New Orleans?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from London (LHR) to New Orleans (MSY), starting at $436 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book London to New Orleans flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between London and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 6 hours behind London. LHR is on Europe/London time and MSY on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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