How popular is this New Orleans to Los Angeles flight route?

The New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles flight path was viewed by 91 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles round-trip?

Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $128. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $191 round trip. These flights start at 54% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $64. Users have also found prices from $81 and $96 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to Los Angeles is $73. On average you can expect to pay $396. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $110.

What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from New Orleans, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Spirit Airlines (85%), WestJet (82%), LATAM Airlines( 77%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or Frontier when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

Travelers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 43% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

Find a great deal and save up to 103% by booking at least 48 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from New Orleans to Los Angeles within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $219.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from New Orleans. Users have commonly found prices around $283 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $84. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What airports do I use to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

You will need to book a flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles if you want to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles. At least 6 different airlines have flights from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Los Angeles (LAX) on a regular basis. There are 16 flights to Los Angeles from the New Orleans airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from MSY to LAX to be around 3h 56m.

Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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Thu 8/79:34 pmMSY - LAX

Nonstop4h 16mSpirit Airlines

Sun 8/1011:55 pmLAX - MSY

Nonstop3h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/12

$128

Wed 8/207:00 amMSY - LAX

Nonstop3h 55mDelta

Wed 8/203:00 pmLAX - MSY

Nonstop3h 48mDelta

Deal found 7/13

$191

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Thu 8/79:34 pmMSY - LAX

Nonstop4h 16mSpirit Airlines

Sun 8/1011:55 pmLAX - MSY

Nonstop3h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/12

$128

Wed 8/207:00 amMSY - LAX

Nonstop3h 55mDelta

Wed 8/203:00 pmLAX - MSY

Nonstop3h 48mDelta

Deal found 7/13

$191

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Sun 7/208:09 pmMSY - LAX

1 stop22h 59mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/316:20 amLAX - MSY

Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14

$269

Tue 7/229:34 pmMSY - LAX

Nonstop4h 16mSpirit Airlines

Wed 7/3011:55 pmLAX - MSY

Nonstop3h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/12

$223

Thu 8/79:34 pmMSY - LAX

Nonstop4h 16mSpirit Airlines

Sun 8/1011:55 pmLAX - MSY

Nonstop3h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/12

$128

Wed 8/207:00 amMSY - LAX

Nonstop3h 55mDelta

Wed 8/203:00 pmLAX - MSY

Nonstop3h 48mDelta

Deal found 7/13

$191

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Wed 8/69:34 pmMSY - LAX

1 stop12h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/13

$64

Sun 8/241:35 pmMSY - LAX

1 stop9h 50mFrontier

Deal found 7/11

$81

Tue 9/162:25 pmMSY - LAX

Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 7/13

$96

Thu 10/97:00 amMSY - LAX

1 stop12h 01mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/12

$100

Sat 9/67:00 amMSY - LAX

Nonstop3h 55mDelta

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1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines

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$106

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Thu 8/7

9:34 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

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Sun 8/10

11:55 pm-5:35 am

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$128

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7:00 am-8:55 am

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3:00 pm-8:48 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

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MSY - LAX

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Wed 8/6

9:34 pm-8:24 am

1 stop12h 50m

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MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/24

1:35 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop9h 50m

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New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/16

2:25 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$96

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/9

7:00 am-5:01 pm

1 stop12h 01m

$100

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-8:55 am

Nonstop3h 55m

$101

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/27

7:16 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$106

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Average TSA wait times at MSY are around 15 minutes, making it efficient for early morning flights to LAX.

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For a smooth arrival at LAX, use the LAX-it shuttle for rideshare pickups. Look for green signs to find the shuttle.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles

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

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 LAX?

When flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles, 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 34% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

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

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Los Angeles

The most flights from MSY to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from New Orleans to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,243 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,243 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,243 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,953 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,243 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.8

Good

2,571 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,243 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,243 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,047 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,243 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
You will need to book a flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles if you want to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles. At least 6 different airlines have flights from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Los Angeles (LAX) on a regular basis. There are 16 flights to Los Angeles from the New Orleans airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from MSY to LAX to be around 3h 56m.
How popular is this New Orleans to Los Angeles flight route?
The New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles flight path was viewed by 91 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles round-trip?
Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $128. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $191 round trip. These flights start at 54% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $64. Users have also found prices from $81 and $96 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from New Orleans, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Spirit Airlines (85%), WestJet (82%), LATAM Airlines( 77%).
What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to Los Angeles is $73. On average you can expect to pay $396. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $110.
Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$88	Average$213	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$118	Average$221	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$183	Average$361	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$216	Average$437	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$243	Average$443	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$326	Average$555	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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