California

$78+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to California

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MSY — LAX
Mar 15 — Mar 221
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to California

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 13, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sun 4/128:29 pm
MSY
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 00m
Breeze Airways
Thu 4/1611:59 pm
LAS
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 25m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/11$142
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/98:29 pm
MSY
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 00m
Breeze Airways
Sun 4/1211:59 pm
LAS
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 25m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/10$143
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Sun 5/248:05 pm
MSY
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 50m
Breeze Airways
Thu 5/2811:25 pm
LAS
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/10$144
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/910:43 am
MSY
-
LAS
1 stop9h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1112:59 am
LAS
-
MSY
1 stop7h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 3/1010:43 am
MSY
-
LAS
1 stop9h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1711:59 pm
LAS
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/178:29 pm
MSY
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 50m
Breeze Airways
Sat 6/2011:49 pm
LAS
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/9$147
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/68:29 pm
MSY
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 50m
Breeze Airways
Fri 5/1511:25 pm
LAS
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/8$148
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/288:29 pm
MSY
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 00m
Breeze Airways
Sat 4/411:59 pm
LAS
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 25m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/11$149
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/288:29 pm
MSY
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 00m
Breeze Airways
Mon 3/3011:59 pm
LAS
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 25m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/9$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 4/218:29 pm
MSY
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/246:00 am
LAS
-
MSY
1 stop6h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$152
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/118:29 pm
MSY
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 00m
Breeze Airways
Sat 4/1811:59 pm
LAS
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 25m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/9$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/233:36 pm
MSY
-
SAN
1 stop10h 25m
Frontier
Thu 4/3012:36 pm
SAN
-
MSY
1 stop24h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$161

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 February 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$141
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$315

Good round-trip deal

$69 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 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. 21% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 February 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to California that are best for you.

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New OrleansLas Vegas

MSY - LAS

MSYLAS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/9

8:29 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 4/12

11:59 pm-5:24 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$143

New OrleansLas Vegas

MSY - LAS

MSYLAS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/7

8:29 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 4/11

11:59 pm-5:24 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$148

New OrleansLas Vegas

MSY - LAS

MSYLAS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/6

8:29 pm-10:19 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/15

11:25 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$148

New OrleansLas Vegas

MSY - LAS

MSYLAS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/9

8:29 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 4/13

11:59 pm-5:24 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$148

New OrleansLas Vegas

MSY - LAS

MSYLAS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/8

8:29 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 4/11

11:59 pm-5:24 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$158

New OrleansLas Vegas

MSY - LAS

MSYLAS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/12

8:29 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/16

11:59 pm-5:24 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$158

New OrleansLas Vegas

MSY - LAS

MSYLAS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/29

8:29 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 5/3

11:59 pm-5:24 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$158

New OrleansLas Vegas

MSY - LAS

MSYLAS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/27

8:29 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 3/30

11:59 pm-5:24 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$168

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

11:18 am-6:55 pm

1 stop9h 37m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/25

12:59 am-10:13 am

1 stop7h 14m

$183

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

11:34 am-11:14 pm

2 stops13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

9:53 am-10:16 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$187

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to California (average of $83). 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 February 13, 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 31% 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 February 13, 2026.

The most flights from MSY to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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 February 13, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 17h 10m. 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 $51 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 (88%), Korean Air (86%) or Air France (86%) 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 $496 for a flight from New Orleans to California. The cheapest flight overall is $69 while the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $109.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to California (average of $83). 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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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 February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$50Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$119Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$133Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$134Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$175Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$296Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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