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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans from £251

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MSY
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in November or January, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£486

One-way from

£251

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£676
2/5-6/5
  • 2/5-6/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 04m total
  • Edinburgh to New Orleans
19/5
  • 19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 27m total
  • Edinburgh to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Fri 2/506:00EDI - MSY
2 stops22h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/505:00MSY - EDI
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£486
Sun 20/409:00EDI - MSY
2 stops31h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 27/407:00MSY - EDI
2 stops21h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3£500
Wed 24/912:10EDI - MSY
1 stop28h 12mIcelandair
Wed 1/1009:45MSY - EDI
1 stop17h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 24/3£511
Tue 23/909:00EDI - MSY
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Mon 29/905:20MSY - EDI
2 stops20h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3£516
Tue 23/906:00EDI - MSY
2 stops18h 47mDelta
Tue 30/907:30MSY - EDI
1 stop18h 30mDelta
Deal found 24/3£653
Mon 22/909:40EDI - MSY
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Mon 29/910:34MSY - EDI
1 stop15h 51mLufthansa
Deal found 24/3£666
Wed 24/909:00EDI - MSY
1 stop15h 50mKLM
Thu 2/1013:05MSY - EDI
1 stop12h 55mKLM
Deal found 24/3£678
Mon 22/909:25EDI - MSY
2 stops19h 28mBritish Airways
Tue 30/911:51MSY - EDI
2 stops16h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3£681
Sun 20/409:00EDI - MSY
1 stop18h 49mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 27/417:40MSY - EDI
1 stop12h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/3£710
Tue 20/519:10EDI - MSY
1 stop30h 50mFinnair
Wed 10/921:50MSY - EDI
1 stop15h 45mFinnair
Deal found 24/3£863
Tue 20/511:30EDI - MSY
2 stops18h 45mIberia
Wed 10/921:50MSY - EDI
1 stop12h 50mIberia
Deal found 24/3£867
Wed 24/906:00EDI - MSY
3 stops22h 16mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 1/1011:10MSY - EDI
3 stops23h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 24/3£1,909

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EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/5

06:00-22:19

2 stops22h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/5

05:00-20:45

2 stops33h 45m

£486

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/4

09:00-10:49

2 stops31h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 27/4

07:00-10:35

2 stops21h 35m

£500

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/4

09:00-21:49

1 stop18h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 27/4

17:40-12:05

1 stop12h 25m

£710

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

09:00-08:54

2 stops29h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/9

09:20-07:20

2 stops16h 00m

£711

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/5

09:40-23:59

1 stop20h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 27/5

08:00-10:35

1 stop20h 35m

£759

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/5

09:00-23:31

1 stop20h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/9

09:57-08:00

1 stop16h 03m

£780

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/5

14:05-09:45

1 stop25h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/9

05:30-08:00

1 stop20h 30m

£800

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/5

05:55-20:00

1 stop20h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/9

21:50-18:15

1 stop14h 25m

£823

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

19:10-20:00

1 stop30h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/9

21:50-19:35

1 stop15h 45m

£863

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

11:30-00:15

2 stops18h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/9

21:50-16:40

1 stop12h 50m

£867

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Deals found on 24/3

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 10 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans (average of £724). Flying from Edinburgh to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,029). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to New Orleans in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 163.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 83.0 mm.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Edinburgh to New Orleans, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Finnair. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to New Orleans round-trip?

    United Airlines, at £500, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to New Orleans.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Virgin Atlantic and Air Canada. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to New Orleans one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £575. Users have also found prices from £708 and £1,049 on Lufthansa and Iberia, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans (average of £724). Flying from Edinburgh to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,029). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Edinburgh to New Orleans

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JetBlueCheapest£392Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest£543Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£564Average£724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£572Average£745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£608Average£719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£618Average£780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£625Average£761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£647Average£835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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