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$65+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to California

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MSY — LAX
May 10 — May 171
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Thu 4/303:36 pm
MSY
-
SAN
1 stop10h 23m
Frontier
Sat 5/211:42 am
SAN
-
MSY
1 stop25h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$134
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Fri 5/111:47 am
MSY
-
ONT
1 stop6h 51m
Frontier
Sun 5/312:59 am
ONT
-
MSY
1 stop11h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Thu 5/79:46 pm
MSY
-
BUR
1 stop12h 00m
Frontier
Sun 5/108:31 am
BUR
-
MSY
1 stop10h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$160
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/79:55 pm
MSY
-
SAN
1 stop12h 47m
Frontier
Sun 5/106:25 am
SAN
-
MSY
1 stop8h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Thu 5/78:20 am
MSY
-
LAS
1 stop15h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/103:25 pm
LAS
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Thu 4/303:36 pm
MSY
-
SAN
1 stop10h 23m
Frontier
Wed 5/67:34 pm
SAN
-
MSY
1 stop23h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Fri 5/89:55 pm
MSY
-
ONT
1 stop14h 10m
Frontier
Sat 5/164:04 pm
ONT
-
MSY
1 stop26h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 4/9$163
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Thu 4/301:27 pm
MSY
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 00m
Frontier
Sun 5/36:50 am
LAS
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Thu 4/303:36 pm
MSY
-
SAN
1 stop10h 23m
Frontier
Tue 5/56:25 am
SAN
-
MSY
2 stops31h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Mon 4/2711:26 am
MSY
-
LAS
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/111:59 pm
LAS
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$166
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/89:55 pm
MSY
-
ONT
1 stop14h 10m
Frontier
Sun 5/108:30 am
ONT
-
MSY
1 stop6h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Wed 10/148:30 pm
MSY
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 13m
Breeze Airways
Sat 10/1711:35 pm
LAS
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/6$167

Find flight deals from New Orleans to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to California flight deals. Data was last updated April 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$65
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$397

Good round-trip deal

$288 or less

Good one-way deal

$202 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to California
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to California.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to California 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 April 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansLas Vegas

MSY - LAS

MSYLAS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/17

8:29 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 4/19

6:50 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

$188
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansLas Vegas

MSY - LAS

MSYLAS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/30

8:29 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 5/3

11:59 pm-5:24 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$188

New OrleansOntario

MSY - ONT

MSYONT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/7

9:46 pm-7:49 am

1 stop12h 03m

Ontario

Mon 5/11

10:50 am-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$205

New OrleansLas Vegas

MSY - LAS

MSYLAS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/25

8:29 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 4/27

11:59 pm-5:24 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$208

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

8:20 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

11:59 pm-5:44 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$218

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/14

9:55 pm-9:09 am

1 stop13h 14m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/17

11:14 am-8:51 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$227

New OrleansLas Vegas

MSY - LAS

MSYLAS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

8:29 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/30

11:59 pm-5:24 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$228

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/14

9:55 pm-9:09 am

1 stop13h 14m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/17

8:14 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops22h 56m

$231

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/14

7:35 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/17

11:00 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$233

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/1

7:04 pm-12:31 am

1 stop7h 27m

San Diego

Thu 8/6

3:10 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$237

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to California

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to California (average of $85). Flying from New Orleans to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $157). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 10, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Orleans to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to California. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to California

Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans to California. 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 April 10, 2026.

The most flights from MSY to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to California?

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated April 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from New Orleans to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight from New Orleans to California. New Orleans Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from New Orleans’s city center.

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

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to California?

    Breeze Airways, Frontier, and United Airlines can get you from New Orleans to California in just under 4h. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 03m. The distance between New Orleans and California is about 1496 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $54 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Breeze Airways from $69 and Frontier from $70 one-way.

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

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

    Consider LATAM Airlines (94%), Korean Air (90%) or WestJet (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New Orleans to California.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $490 for a flight from New Orleans to California. The cheapest flight overall is $99 while the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $117.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to California (average of $85). Flying from New Orleans to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $157). 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 New Orleans to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to California. 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 April 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$50Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$131Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$134Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$145Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$175Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$296Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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