Statistics on London-New Orleans flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to New Orleans (from: London)
The average price to go to New Orleans from London airport is $ 842 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 704 (in january) and $ 1070 (in august), which is a saving of $ 138 or a surplus of $ 229 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $688 to $741 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to New Orleans before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-New Orleans plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to New Orleans from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 704, saving $ 138 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 842). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1070).
Flight London-New Orleans: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 605 | $ 704 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 623 | $ 736 | good price |
| March | $ 636 | $ 745 | good price |
| April | $ 710 | $ 891 | fair price |
| May | $ 687 | $ 838 | fair price |
| June | $ 763 | $ 906 | fair price |
| July | $ 808 | $ 968 | fair price |
| August | $ 894 | $ 1070 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 657 | $ 777 | good price |
| October | $ 736 | $ 857 | fair price |
| November | $ 634 | $ 742 | good price |
| December | $ 682 | $ 856 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to New Orleans
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to New Orleans range from $476 to $1376. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $477 to $529), 1% at the maximum price (from $1323 to $1376). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $688 to $741 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->New Orleans flight
There are 14 companies that serve London from New Orleans airport: British Airways, jetBlue, Finnair, Lufthansa, Air Canada, norse atlantic airways (uk), Iberia, Virgin Atlantic, EasyJet, United, Fly Play, Ryanair, American Airlines and Austrian Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the London->New Orleans route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-New Orleans flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 288 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-New Orleans flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $73. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $123.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from New Orleans to London departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $88. Conversely, departing from New Orleans on a saturday may cost you an additional $73.
Top prices London-New Orleans
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → New Orleans | 10-01 to 18-01-2025 | $ 516 | layover flight with TAP |
| London → New Orleans | 11-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 546 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| London → New Orleans | 15-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 510 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → New Orleans | 22-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 487 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → New Orleans | 23-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 513 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → New Orleans | 05-09 to 20-09-2025 | $ 542 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| London → New Orleans | 08-09 to 18-09-2025 | $ 473 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| London → New Orleans | 09-09 to 16-09-2025 | $ 466 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| London → New Orleans | 15-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 468 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| London → New Orleans | 16-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 466 | layover flight with jetBlue |
When to book your flight London - New Orleans to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-New Orleans flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to New Orleans, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 739 $, which is a saving of 103 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (189 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to New Orleans flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 598 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 687), 2 to 3 months ($ 660), 3 to 4 months ($ 661), 4 to 5 months ($ 699) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 629 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 641), 3 to 4 months ($ 702), 4 to 5 months ($ 735), 5 to 6 months ($ 710), 7 to 8 months ($ 726) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 684 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 702), 4 to 5 months ($ 714), 5 to 6 months ($ 690), 6 to 7 months ($ 688), 7 to 8 months ($ 734), 8 to 9 months ($ 724) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 742 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 886), 1 to 2 months ($ 797), 2 to 3 months ($ 867), 3 to 4 months ($ 765), 5 to 6 months ($ 825) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 739 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 760), 6 to 7 months ($ 779), 7 to 8 months ($ 785), 8 to 9 months ($ 785), 9 to 10 months ($ 833), 10 to 11 months ($ 798) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 806 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 881), 6 to 7 months ($ 846), 7 to 8 months ($ 886), 8 to 9 months ($ 881), 9 to 10 months ($ 904) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 847 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 903), 2 to 3 months ($ 964), 7 to 8 months ($ 892), 8 to 9 months ($ 941) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 917 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 972), 3 to 4 months ($ 1067), 7 to 8 months ($ 989), 8 to 9 months ($ 990) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 653 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 735), 2 to 3 months ($ 666), 3 to 4 months ($ 653), 4 to 5 months ($ 756), 6 to 7 months ($ 774), 7 to 8 months ($ 759), 8 to 9 months ($ 708) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 731 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 757), 3 to 4 months ($ 736), 4 to 5 months ($ 813), 8 to 9 months ($ 846), 9 to 10 months ($ 747), 10 to 11 months ($ 836) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 650 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 662), 3 to 4 months ($ 698), 4 to 5 months ($ 703), 9 to 10 months ($ 738), 10 to 11 months ($ 690) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 735 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 799), 2 to 3 months ($ 810), 3 to 4 months ($ 795), 4 to 5 months ($ 832), 5 to 6 months ($ 813) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for London->New Orleans are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $12. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $13 more.
London to New Orleans: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 924 $606 to $1350 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 954 $541 to $1827 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 726 $487 to $1588 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 746 $546 to $929 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 780 $573 to $1338 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1077 $765 to $1705 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 809 $554 to $1629 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 936 $652 to $1713 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1008 $788 to $1494 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1218 $996 to $1444 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 734 $466 to $1165 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 961 $666 to $1094 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may and september are cheaper to travel to New Orleans. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!