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$54+ Cheap flights from California to New Orleans (MSY)

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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MSY
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Wed 12/25
Wed 1/1
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to New Orleans (MSY). 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 December 20, 2024.

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$123
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$54
(Frontier)
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2810:05 amLAS - MSY
1 stop8h 57mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/86:04 amMSY - LAS
Nonstop3h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/19$266
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:36 amLAS - MSY
1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/69:54 pmMSY - LAS
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/293:13 pmLAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/79:43 pmMSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/19$311
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3010:27 pmLAS - MSY
1 stop15h 49mFrontier
Fri 1/31:39 pmMSY - LAS
1 stop11h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$368
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Thu 12/266:30 amLAX - MSY
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/210:09 pmMSY - LAX
1 stop11h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$369
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/266:25 amSAN - MSY
1 stop13h 00mFrontier
Sun 1/510:15 pmMSY - SAN
1 stop14h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$378
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Wed 12/257:16 pmSAN - MSY
2 stops27h 11mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/86:04 amMSY - SAN
1 stop13h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/19$380
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/266:25 amSAN - MSY
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/56:10 amMSY - SAN
1 stop9h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$388
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Tue 12/3112:35 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Mon 1/65:31 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/19$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:30 amSNA - MSY
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/15:00 amMSY - SNA
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/259:30 amSAN - MSY
1 stop11h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/82:23 pmMSY - SAN
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$421
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Mon 12/306:36 pmOAK - MSY
1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/86:04 amMSY - OAK
1 stop13h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$426

Find flights from California to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to New Orleans 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 December 20, 2024.

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Las VegasNew Orleans

LAS - MSY

LASMSY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/30

11:55 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop14h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/6

3:25 pm-7:16 am

1 stop17h 51m

$123

OntarioNew Orleans

ONT - MSY

ONTMSY

Ontario

Sat 2/1

6:45 am-2:25 pm

1 stop5h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/8

3:25 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$128

Las VegasNew Orleans

LAS - MSY

LASMSY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/10

1:19 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/13

5:32 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop30h 22m

$143

Las VegasNew Orleans

LAS - MSY

LASMSY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 2/9

11:55 pm-7:29 am

1 stop5h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/15

9:24 am-11:23 am

Nonstop3h 59m

$152

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/28

6:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop9h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/31

4:06 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops7h 38m

$179

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Sat 2/22

9:13 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop19h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/24

4:32 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop21h 49m

$184

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Wed 2/19

11:18 pm-6:17 am

1 stop4h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/22

6:00 am-8:32 am

Nonstop4h 32m

$185

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/22

2:08 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop22h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/24

10:26 am-9:44 pm

1 stop13h 18m

$185

BurbankNew Orleans

BUR - MSY

BURMSY

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 1/28

9:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop7h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/31

10:26 am-6:27 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$187

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Thu 1/30

5:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop10h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/3

10:26 am-11:36 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$188

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Travel insights for flights from California to New Orleans

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from California to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 CA to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from California to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 20, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to New Orleans as you normally would.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated December 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to New Orleans, such as Frontier, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
135 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,547 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,601 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,041 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from California?

    For a flight from California to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this California to New Orleans flight route?

    This flight path from California to New Orleans Louis Armstrong was viewed by 62 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 to fly from California to New Orleans one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $54. Spirit Airlines flights start at $75 while deals on United Airlines start at $108 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to New Orleans?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, San Francisco - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Burbank Bob Hope - New Orleans Louis Armstrong when deciding on the best route from California to New Orleans.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to New Orleans?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to New Orleans consider choosing WestJet (94%), Spirit Airlines (92%) or KLM (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to New Orleans?

    On average you can expect to pay $757 for a flight from California to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $122 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $142.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to New Orleans 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 California to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from California to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 8 airlines flying from California to New Orleans

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to New Orleans. 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 December 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$92Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$122Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$216Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$223Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$261Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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