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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). 1,667 miles, 3h 35m nonstop.

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LAX to MSY at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
1,667 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
3h 35mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
AADLUAWN8 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
Nonstop flights per day
41all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday17% less than Friday
Time difference
2h aheadNew Orleans vs Los Angeles

Los Angeles to New Orleans

Round trips from $129

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Los Angeles to New Orleans fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$167
  2. October 2026from Wed, Oct 7$148
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 10$148
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 8$144
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$129
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 3$134

Airlines flying Los Angeles to New Orleans

8 airlines fly nonstop with 41 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

Other departure airports near Los Angeles

Tips for this route

  • American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly LAX to MSY nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $129; September 2026 is the most expensive at $167 and up, a difference of $38 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 2 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.

Destination guide

New Orleans: Jazz, Creole cooking and the French Quarter

New Orleans is a compact, walkable city with a culture found nowhere else: live music on Frenchmen Street, beignets at Café du Monde, streetcars along St. Charles Avenue. The modern airport terminal opened in 2019, and fares are lowest in the sticky summer months.

Best time to visit: February–May (Mardi Gras, French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest) and October–November are the best weather. Summer is hot, humid and cheap; hurricane season peaks in August–September.

Flying the other way? New Orleans to Los AngelesFares, airlines and tips for MSY to LAX.

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Los Angeles to New Orleans: common questions

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans (MSY) takes about 3h 35m gate to gate, covering 1,667 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to MSY?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans (MSY), with 41 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAS, DFW and ATL.

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

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans (MSY), starting at $129 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to New Orleans flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and New Orleans?

New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and MSY on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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