New Orleans to London (MSY–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AY5436cs
AY Finnair
781
9:45 PM
CDT
12:40 PM+1
BST
8h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA224+4
BA British
781
9:58 PM
CDT
12:25 PM+1
BST
8h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8925cs
EI Aer Lingus
781
4:00 PM
BST T5
7:55 PM
CDT
9h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA225+4
BA British
788
4:00 PM
BST T5
7:55 PM
CDT
9h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5437cs
AY Finnair
781
4:00 PM
BST T5
7:55 PM
CDT
9h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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New Orleans to London
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 4,620 mi 8h 27m nonstop +6h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

MSY–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,620 miles in approximately 8h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways Also: AY 5 781 8h27 84% Oneworld AY
Aircraft on this route
781 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – AY, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSY to LHR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,156
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
London is 6 hours ahead of New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,620 mi / 7,435 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 27m to 8h 55m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

MSY–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to London route.
Route details
Distance4,620 mi / 7,435 km
Flight time8h 27m to 8h 55m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 15 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 8h 27m to 8h 55m. The route covers 4,620 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from MSY to LHR. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, NAS, YUL, CUN, DTW, BWI, JFK, YYZ, IAD, RDU, PHL, BNA, TPA, CVG, MSP, MCO, ATL, CLT, BOS, ORD, STN, EWR, DFW, IAH, PDX, DEN, MIA, AUS, PHX, STL, LAS, LAX, SEA, SFO, HND, PVG, SLC and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 6 hours ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from LHR to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MSY to LHR

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSY to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to LHR ranges from 8 hours 27 minutes to 8 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,620 miles (7,435 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.