United States to United Kingdom · 4,621 miles (7,436 km)

New Orleans (MSY) to London (LHR) flights

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24,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Qatar Airways Privilege Club

An economy award from New Orleans (MSY) to London (LHR) starts at 24,000 miles one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on British Airways, plus taxes and fees from $220.60. One airline flies nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to London (LHR): British Airways. The two airports are 4,621 miles (7,436 km) apart. British Airways is in oneworld. There are also 32 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dulles, Baltimore and Boston and more.

How many miles MSY to LHR costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn British Airways24,000$220.60–1,105.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn British Airways27,000$229–483.50
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn British Airways27,500$200.60–825.60
American AAdvantageOn British Airways30,000$180.60–805.60
British Airways ClubOn British Airways33,000–38,500$120.60–1,105.60
Iberia ClubOn British Airways33,000–38,500$200.60–1,105.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn British Airways34,700$50.60–705.60
JAL Mileage BankOn British Airways37,000$205.60–705.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from MSY to LHR

Book MSY to LHR with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MSY to LHR with one stop

32 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines, then British Airways
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  • Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (JFK)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Breeze Airways, then British Airways
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines, then British Airways
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Allegiant Air, then British Airways
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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See all 32 in Routes

MSY to LHR: common questions

How many miles does MSY to LHR cost?

In economy it starts at 24,000 miles one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on British Airways, plus taxes and fees from $220.60. Next cheapest: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (27,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (27,500) and American AAdvantage (30,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from MSY to LHR?

British Airways (oneworld) flies nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to London (LHR).

How far is New Orleans from London by plane?

New Orleans (MSY) and London (LHR) are 4,621 miles (7,436 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MSY to LHR award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between New Orleans and London?

The most direct connections are through Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI), Boston (BOS), New York (EWR) and Philadelphia (PHL). On 19 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Dulles.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.