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£254
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How much do flights to New Orleans cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£246

Cheapest round-trip

£431

Average round-trip

£559

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Spirit Airlines

Getting from New Orleans airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: RTA bus or airport shuttle.

New Orleans is served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), located approximately 19 km (12 miles) west of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-50 min

$2 (exact fare required; no change given)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

$24-$44 (one-way; round-trip discounts available)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

shared ride to hotels

25-45 min

$36 (flat rate for 1–2 passengers to CBD/French Quarter; $15 per additional passenger)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-45 min

$25-$50 (varies with demand and traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

$75-$150 (sedan to SUV; advance booking recommended)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

25-45 min

$40-$100 (per day; parking fees in city center extra)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi flat rate of $36 applies to CBD and French Quarter for 1–2 passengers; additional passengers $15 each.
  • RTA bus requires exact fare; Jazzy Passes available for unlimited rides.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located on the ground level of the parking garage.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to New Orleans

Depart from
Gatwick
Arrive to
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from London to New Orleans

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
RyanairRYRFRNo
United AirlinesUALUANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in New Orleans

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January16°C9°C
February18°C11°C
March22°C14°C
April25°C17°C
May28°C21°C
June31°C25°C
July31°C26°C
August32°C26°C
September30°C24°C
October26°C19°C
November21°C14°C
December18°C11°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
252
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
13 Feb
22°C14°C
20 Feb
27°C19°C
Saturday
14 Feb
22°C14°C
21 Feb
82%
25°C19°C
Sunday
15 Feb
83%
25°C16°C
22 Feb
87%
18°C8°C
Monday
16 Feb
17°C15°C
23 Feb
12°C5°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
20°C13°C
24 Feb
19°C7°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
25°C16°C
25 Feb
21°C12°C
Thursday
19 Feb
73%
26°C17°C
26 Feb
23°C18°C

New Orleans travel tips

Jazz fans can not leave New Orleans without visiting the Preservation Hall

Located at 726 St Peter Street in New Orleans, the Preservation Hall looks like an abandoned building; but it is a real jazz gem inside! Do not get disappointed when you see the shabby interior. Just wait until they start playing incredible jazz. The number of seats is limited. You need to arrive early if you want to get a seat.

It's time to post amazing photos on Instagram after visiting the Music Box Village in New Orleans

Head to the Music Box Village in New Orleans to take the atmospheric shots for Instagram; the festoon lights and wooden detailing are a great background for a photo. After the photoshoot, walk around and beat the tiny musical homes, which let out sounds that fill the air. Admission is $12.

See where locals in New Orleans buy shoes

Go to 4122 Magazine Street in New Orleans to buy a pair of great shoes at Feet First. As you can understand from the name, they are so dedicated to the quality. Very few tourists know that it is possible to buy top-quality sandals, boots and heels for around $40 at this local shop.

Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London Southend when they travel from London to New Orleans. The most popular airlines for this route are Spirit Airlines, TAP Portugal, JetBlue Airways, Ryanair, and United Airlines. London and New Orleans have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir.
What are the most popular routes to and from New Orleans?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New Orleans and Orlando, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Mexico City, Edinburgh, Belfast, Raleigh, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, D.C., Charleston, Miami, Atlanta, Edmonton, Montreal, Detroit, Denver, Charlotte.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Exeter, Humberside, Norwich.
What airports are near New Orleans?
The main airport in New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International. It is also served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, Gulfport–Biloxi International, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Lafayette Regional, Mobile Regional, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional.
Which airlines fly between London and New Orleans?
Currently, you can fly between London and New Orleans with Spirit Airlines, TAP Portugal, JetBlue Airways, Ryanair, United Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between London and New Orleans?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and New Orleans, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between London and New Orleans?
Traveling between London and New Orleans, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near London?
There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Exeter, Humberside, Norwich
How many airports are there near New Orleans?
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