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$676+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Edinburgh (EDI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — EDI
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or March, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Edinburgh (EDI). 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 August 14, 2025.

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$676
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February

Average price

$1,315
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Edinburgh Turnhouse
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/712:38 pmMSY - EDI
2 stops14h 42mBritish Airways
Wed 10/159:15 pmEDI - MSY
1 stop28h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12$676
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/711:15 amMSY - EDI
2 stops16h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/1411:30 amEDI - MSY
2 stops17h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$680
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/33:43 pmMSY - EDI
2 stops16h 57mBritish Airways
Wed 9/109:15 pmEDI - MSY
2 stops26h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12$686
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/26:39 pmMSY - EDI
2 stops17h 16mBritish Airways
Tue 9/910:30 amEDI - MSY
2 stops18h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12$692
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/42:17 pmMSY - EDI
2 stops36h 08mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/169:00 amEDI - MSY
1 stop32h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$702
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/216:10 pmMSY - EDI
2 stops15h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/47:50 amEDI - MSY
2 stops19h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$705
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/712:42 pmMSY - EDI
2 stops37h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/149:00 amEDI - MSY
1 stop32h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$707
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/811:55 amMSY - EDI
1 stop13h 25mAir Canada
Thu 10/169:00 amEDI - MSY
1 stop32h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$710
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/58:00 amMSY - EDI
1 stop20h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/1712:30 pmEDI - MSY
1 stop12h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$712
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/77:00 amMSY - EDI
2 stops19h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/169:00 amEDI - MSY
1 stop32h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$713

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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New OrleansEdinburgh

MSY - EDI

MSYEDI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/7

12:38 pm-9:20 am

2 stops14h 42m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/15

9:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$676

New OrleansEdinburgh

MSY - EDI

MSYEDI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/7

11:15 am-9:20 am

2 stops16h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/14

11:30 am-10:35 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$680

New OrleansEdinburgh

MSY - EDI

MSYEDI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/3

3:43 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops16h 57m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/10

9:15 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$686

New OrleansEdinburgh

MSY - EDI

MSYEDI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/2

6:39 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops18h 51m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/11

8:35 am-10:32 pm

2 stops19h 57m

$692

New OrleansEdinburgh

MSY - EDI

MSYEDI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/21

6:10 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/4

10:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$692

New OrleansEdinburgh

MSY - EDI

MSYEDI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/2

6:39 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops17h 16m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/9

10:30 am-10:56 pm

2 stops18h 26m

$692

New OrleansEdinburgh

MSY - EDI

MSYEDI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/4

3:58 pm-8:25 am

1 stop34h 27m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/16

9:00 am-11:02 am

1 stop32h 02m

$697

New OrleansEdinburgh

MSY - EDI

MSYEDI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/6

3:58 pm-8:25 am

1 stop34h 27m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/16

9:00 am-11:02 am

1 stop32h 02m

$697

New OrleansEdinburgh

MSY - EDI

MSYEDI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/21

6:10 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops15h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/4

7:50 am-9:13 pm

2 stops19h 23m

$705

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Edinburgh

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New Orleans to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 55 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Edinburgh?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from New Orleans to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,249). 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 MSY to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

When flying from New Orleans to Edinburgh, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 5% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Edinburgh, such as Delta, KLM, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,266 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    British Airways, at $595, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and KLM. British Airways is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Edinburgh 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 New Orleans to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from New Orleans to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,249). 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$595Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$619Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$628Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$745Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$794Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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