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$128+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles (MSY - LAX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — LAX
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles are usually found in February or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 January 22, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$129
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$277

Good round-trip deal

$225 or less

Good one-way deal

$212 or less
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/308:24 amMSY - LAX
1 stop9h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sun 2/25:45 amLAX - MSY
1 stop12h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/22$189
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/188:20 pmMSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/261:38 pmLAX - MSY
1 stop27h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$195
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/233:25 pmMSY - LAX
1 stop28h 18mFrontier
Wed 1/298:14 amLAX - MSY
1 stop28h 11mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/271:57 pmMSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 26mDelta
Wed 3/56:20 pmLAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 29mDelta
Deal found 1/21$363

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles 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 January 22, 2025.

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New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/10

5:10 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/15

11:48 pm-5:23 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$189

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/18

8:20 pm-10:23 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

1:38 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop27h 08m

$195

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/19

8:55 am-9:36 pm

2 stops14h 41m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/19

12:56 am-8:49 am

1 stop5h 53m

$362

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/27

11:50 am-4:45 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/5

7:40 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$373

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/16

2:59 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/21

12:45 am-12:58 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$398

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/25

3:50 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop27h 29m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/31

10:25 am-4:59 pm

1 stop28h 34m

$400

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/14

3:52 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/16

12:59 am-9:41 am

1 stop6h 42m

$408

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/27

6:40 pm-10:31 am

2 stops17h 51m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/4

7:15 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$433

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/31

6:00 am-8:25 am

Nonstop4h 25m

$128

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/9

7:53 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops25h 42m

$133

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Los Angeles in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles is 77 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 $344). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 22, 2025.

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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on January 21, 2025.

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 at noon 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

Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 22, 2025.

The most flights from MSY to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated January 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Southwest and American Airlines from New Orleans to Los Angeles. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,707 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,975 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 12 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 4h 03m.

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

    The New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles flight path was viewed by 96 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 $189. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $363 and $373, respectively. These flights start at 36% 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 $129. Users have also found prices from $174 and $182 on Frontier and Delta, 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: Air France (91%), Korean Air (87%), Virgin Atlantic( 87%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to Los Angeles is $144. On average you can expect to pay $706. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $110.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

    Most of the time, New Orleans to Los Angeles flights that have layovers will stop in Houston.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Houston?

    Space Center Houston, Houston Zoo, and House of Blues Houston are currently the most popular points of interest in Houston at the moment. Those on a layover in Houston interested in visiting Space Center Houston, Houston Zoo, or House of Blues Houston can do so by traveling 33.5 mi, 18.9 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively from Houston George Bush Intcntl. Those landing in Houston looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $38 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New Orleans to Los Angeles flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles is Dallas.

  • 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 $344). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles. 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 January 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$100Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$185Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$273Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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