Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to New Orleans (from: Edinburgh)

The average price to go to New Orleans from Edinburgh airport is $ 853 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 740 (in november) and $ 989 (in august), which is a saving of $ 113 or a surplus of $ 137 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $699 to $753 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday 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 Edinburgh-New Orleans plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 20410 airfare prices from previous years for flights to New Orleans from Edinburgh 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 november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 740, saving $ 113 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 853). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 989).

Flight Edinburgh-New Orleans: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 655 $ 833 fair price
February$ 649 $ 804 fair price
March$ 646 $ 828 fair price
April$ 715 $ 855 fair price
May$ 710 $ 821 fair price
June$ 757 $ 861 fair price
July$ 851 $ 985 high price
August$ 825 $ 989 very high price
September$ 665 $ 754 good price
October$ 707 $ 850 fair price
November$ 608 $ 740 very good price
December$ 715 $ 898 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 Edinburgh to New Orleans

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans range from $430 to $1236. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $430 to $484), 1% at the maximum price (from $1182 to $1236). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $699 to $753 (14% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->New Orleans flight

There are 14 companies that serve Edinburgh from New Orleans airport: United, EasyJet, British Airways, Finnair, Ryanair, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, Delta, jetBlue, Air Canada, Brussels Airlines and Aer Lingus.

Data analysis:

Of the 20410 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Edinburgh->New Orleans route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Edinburgh-New Orleans flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $77. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $86.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from New Orleans to Edinburgh departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $68. Conversely, departing from New Orleans on a friday may cost you an additional $75.


Top prices Edinburgh-New Orleans

Round tripDatesPrice
Edinburgh → New Orleans09-06 to 15-06-2024$ 829 
Edinburgh → New Orleans08-12 to 15-12-2024$ 843 
Edinburgh → New Orleans06-01 to 13-01-2025$ 744 
Edinburgh → New Orleans16-01 to 25-01-2025$ 802 
Edinburgh → New Orleans05-02 to 12-02-2025$ 799 
Edinburgh → New Orleans04-03 to 11-03-2025$ 694 
Edinburgh → New Orleans06-03 to 13-03-2025$ 700 
Edinburgh → New Orleans09-03 to 16-03-2025$ 805 
Edinburgh → New Orleans10-03 to 17-03-2025$ 753 
Edinburgh → New Orleans11-03 to 25-03-2025$ 712 


When to book your flight Edinburgh - 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 Edinburgh-New Orleans flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to New Orleans, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 764 $, which is a saving of 89 $ 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 (422 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Edinburgh 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 666 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 758), 2 to 3 months ($ 825), 3 to 4 months ($ 752), 5 to 6 months ($ 691), 6 to 7 months ($ 676)

February

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 670 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 690), 2 to 3 months ($ 783), 3 to 4 months ($ 748), 4 to 5 months ($ 783), 5 to 6 months ($ 699), 9 to 10 months ($ 725)

March

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 674 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 720), 2 to 3 months ($ 773), 3 to 4 months ($ 812), 4 to 5 months ($ 790), 5 to 6 months ($ 792), 6 to 7 months ($ 795), 8 to 9 months ($ 822)

April

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 792 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 793), 2 to 3 months ($ 808), 3 to 4 months ($ 812), 6 to 7 months ($ 832), 7 to 8 months ($ 802)

May

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 680 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 793), 4 to 5 months ($ 775), 6 to 7 months ($ 781), 7 to 8 months ($ 813), 9 to 10 months ($ 712), 10 to 11 months ($ 771)

June

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 791 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 798), 7 to 8 months ($ 827), 8 to 9 months ($ 844)

July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 914 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 954), 6 to 7 months ($ 947), 8 to 9 months ($ 959), 9 to 10 months ($ 981)

August

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 843 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 887), 3 to 4 months ($ 891), 6 to 7 months ($ 973), 7 to 8 months ($ 977)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 665 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 669), 3 to 4 months ($ 732), 4 to 5 months ($ 748), 8 to 9 months ($ 726)

October

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 739 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 788), 2 to 3 months ($ 742), 5 to 6 months ($ 756), 6 to 7 months ($ 815), 9 to 10 months ($ 790)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 601 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 691), 3 to 4 months ($ 642), 6 to 7 months ($ 661), 7 to 8 months ($ 739), 10 to 11 months ($ 667)

December

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 741 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 828), 2 to 3 months ($ 883)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->New Orleans are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $43. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $47 more.



Edinburgh 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
June 2024$ 787
$689 to $843
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September 2024$ 923
$923 to $923
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October 2024$ 919
$919 to $919
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November 2024$ 843
$843 to $843
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December 2024$ 942
$843 to $1041
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January 2025$ 806
$744 to $872
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February 2025$ 858
$799 to $885
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March 2025$ 754
$694 to $859
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April 2025$ 1384
$1330 to $1442
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, june, january and march are cheaper to travel to New Orleans. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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