Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.
New Orleans is six hours behind London and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Every week, there are four London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, jump on the 13:30 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 16:05 with British Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LHR to MSY flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into New Orleans (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a breeze with British Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
British Airways ranks as the top on-time carrier for LHR to MSY flights, with 82.76% of services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between LHR and MSY:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight is $858. A return fare is currently $1,580. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to MSY, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LHR to MSY by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
Book a hotel close to MSY if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport rental car and discover New Orleans and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Dollar and Thrifty are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. April is the busiest month to visit New Orleans. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport for August if you'd like to visit New Orleans during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 36ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LHR to MSY sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Baton Rouge is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced New Orleans. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include St. Joseph Cathedral, USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House.
Montgomery is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 451 kilometres north-east of New Orleans. No journey is complete without experiencing Civil Rights Memorial, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and Rosa Parks Arrest Site.




