Award flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to New Orleans (MSY)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for LHR→MSY. Lowest economy: 21,000 miles + $235.29 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 55,000 points + $872.99 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first: 385,000 miles + $426.45 (Delta SkyMiles).
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LHR to MSY at a glance
- From
- London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom (LHR)
- To
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, New Orleans, United States (MSY)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 12 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) and 10 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to New Orleans (MSY)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 21,000 pts + $235.29 | 1 stopNonstop from 22,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 309 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 25,000 pts + $260.49 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 91 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 26,500 pts + $230.24 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 266 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $246.09 | 1 stopNonstop from 27,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 268 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $515.30 | 1 stopNonstop from 34,700 pts | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) | 2 | 261 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $212.15 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 177 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $296.50 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 327 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $225.93 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH) +9 more | 9+ | 306 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 182 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 48,000 pts + $230.38 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +2 more | 9+ | 326 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $438.49 | 1 stopNonstop from 35,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 6 | 48 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $698.49 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 308 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 49,000 pts + $462.47 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $413.83 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 9+ | 306 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 69,183 pts + $492.40 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 315 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 70,800 pts + $1,041.66 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 193 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 100,000 pts + $421.58 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 1 | 324 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $872.99 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 4 | 114 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $852.99 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 309 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,000 pts + $484.50 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 328 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $418.03 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH) +8 more | 5 | 306 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,100 pts + $1,588.62 | 1 stopNonstop from 90,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 193 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $421.58 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $438.49 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 2 | 147 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,123.99 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 34 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 385,000 pts + $426.45 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 8 | 326 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 485,017 pts + $492.40 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $638.99 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $718.49 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $872.99 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $418.03 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,100 pts + $1,588.62 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,123.99 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 485,017 pts + $492.40 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $421.45 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 22,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 45 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 35,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 40 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 55,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 10 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly LHR to MSY on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27,500 · Atmos (11 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (12 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (15 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (12 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (18 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (17 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (18 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (17 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (24 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (3 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest London Heathrow to New Orleans award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 21,000 miles + $235.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 309 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:05 UTC). In business, 55,000 points + $872.99 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business award space on 114 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:22 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on LHR→MSY?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 309 dates, premium economy 308 dates, business 309 dates, first 34 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 327 dates, premium economy 315 dates, business 328 dates, first 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 268 dates, premium economy 48 dates, business 114 dates, first 147 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 182 dates); JetBlue True Blue (economy 266 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 326 dates, premium economy 324 dates, business 5 dates, first 326 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 261 dates, premium economy 193 dates, business 193 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 306 dates, premium economy 306 dates, business 306 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from LHR to MSY?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 22,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:0.6), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest LHR→MSY award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 21,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 55,000 points with Atmos (17 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.