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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans from £495

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MSY
20 Apr — 27 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£495

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£844
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 5/5-12/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£69 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 15 April 2025.

Mon 5/512:30EDI - MSY
2 stops16h 00mLufthansa
Mon 12/507:00MSY - EDI
2 stops19h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 15/4£495
Thu 24/409:00EDI - MSY
2 stops41h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 28/406:00MSY - EDI
2 stops22h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4£498
Mon 5/508:25EDI - MSY
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/506:52MSY - EDI
3 stops34h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£528
Mon 21/406:25EDI - MSY
2 stops18h 14mBritish Airways
Mon 28/416:24MSY - EDI
2 stops16h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/4£563
Mon 5/509:00EDI - MSY
1 stop13h 34mKLM
Mon 12/519:45MSY - EDI
1 stop31h 35mKLM
Deal found 15/4£629
Tue 6/514:05EDI - MSY
1 stop26h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 10/519:45MSY - EDI
1 stop31h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/4£688

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/5

11:30-22:30

1 stop17h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/5

07:00-08:05

2 stops19h 05m

£495

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/5

09:00-11:03

1 stop32h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/5

05:00-10:35

2 stops23h 35m

£498

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/5

08:25-22:15

2 stops43h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/5

06:52-23:20

3 stops34h 28m

£528

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/4

07:00-17:51

2 stops16h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/5

19:39-18:25

2 stops16h 46m

£563

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/5

09:00-16:34

1 stop13h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/5

19:45-09:20

1 stop31h 35m

£629

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/5

14:05-10:45

1 stop26h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/5

19:45-09:20

1 stop31h 35m

£688

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/7

11:30-10:20

2 stops28h 50m

£597

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/7

11:30-22:25

1 stop16h 55m

£922

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/7

09:40-22:25

3 stops18h 45m

£2,270

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/4

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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 11 April 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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to New Orleans round-trip?

    Lufthansa, at £495, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to New Orleans.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include United Airlines and British Airways. These flights start at 33% 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 £597. Users have also found prices from £922 and £2,270 on Lufthansa and United Airlines, 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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JetBlueCheapest£385Average£569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air FranceCheapest£554Average£712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£562Average£732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£582Average£756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£602Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£614Average£748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£636Average£818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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