$85+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to California
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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — LAX
Aug 10 — Aug 171
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to CaliforniaExplore 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 July 11, 2026.
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 July 11, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/143:50 pm
MSY
- OAK
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Wed 8/195:30 am
OAK
- MSY
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8![Southwest logo]()
$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/306:20 am
MSY
- OAK
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Mon 8/34:45 pm
OAK
- MSY
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/9![Southwest logo]()
$204
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/122:45 pm
MSY
- SJC
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Wed 8/1912:00 pm
SJC
- MSY
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7![Southwest logo]()
$207
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/224:20 pm
MSY
- SJC
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Sat 8/296:45 am
SJC
- MSY
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8![Southwest logo]()
$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/215:50 pm
MSY
- OAK
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Mon 10/512:10 pm
OAK
- MSY
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10![Southwest logo]()
$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Sat 10/243:35 pm
MSY
- LAS
1 stop6h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/2511:25 pm
LAS
- MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Sat 8/18:59 pm
MSY
- LAS
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/712:59 am
LAS
- MSY
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$231
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/318:05 pm
MSY
- LAS
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/46:40 am
LAS
- MSY
1 stop7h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Tue 8/42:14 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop6h 47m
Frontier
Fri 8/76:35 am
SAN
- MSY
1 stop28h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 7/9![Frontier logo]()
$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Fri 8/218:05 pm
MSY
- LAS
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/2312:57 am
LAS
- MSY
2 stops13h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Thu 8/132:14 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop6h 46m
Frontier
Thu 8/204:36 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop22h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 7/11![Frontier logo]()
$233
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/115:30 am
MSY
- SJC
1 stop10h 25m
Southwest
Mon 12/146:35 am
SJC
- MSY
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/9![Southwest logo]()
$233
Best flights from New Orleans to CaliforniaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 11, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 11, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/143:50 pm
MSY
- OAK
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Wed 8/195:30 am
OAK
- MSY
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8![Southwest logo]()
$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1911:04 am
MSY
- SAN
1 stop8h 01m
Delta
Mon 8/2410:25 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop9h 11m
Delta
Deal found 7/6![Delta logo]()
$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/17:01 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop7h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 8/53:10 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop6h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9![United Airlines logo]()
$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Wed 8/128:59 pm
MSY
- SNA
1 stop17h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/177:53 pm
SNA
- MSY
1 stop7h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$282
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/78:25 pm
MSY
- LAX
Nonstop4h 35m
Breeze Airways
Tue 11/2411:40 pm
LAX
- MSY
Nonstop3h 50m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/11![Breeze Airways logo]()
$328
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/21:22 pm
MSY
- SMF
1 stop7h 41m
Frontier
Sun 10/41:29 pm
SMF
- MSY
1 stop20h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 7/11![Frontier logo]()
$328
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/55:19 pm
MSY
- OAK
1 stop18h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/196:04 am
OAK
- MSY
1 stop8h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$338
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/203:52 pm
MSY
- LAS
1 stop8h 57m
JetBlue
Sat 8/2211:13 am
LAS
- MSY
1 stop9h 15m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/6![JetBlue logo]()
$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/306:20 am
MSY
- OAK
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Mon 8/34:45 pm
OAK
- MSY
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/9![Southwest logo]()
$204
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/263:29 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop7h 51m
Delta
Tue 9/2910:25 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop7h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/9![Delta logo]()
$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:10 am
MSY
- SJC
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Sat 8/298:30 am
SJC
- MSY
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10![Southwest logo]()
$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/72:51 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop6h 28m
Delta
Mon 8/109:30 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop8h 29m
Delta
Deal found 7/10![Delta logo]()
$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/52:21 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 8/88:42 pm
SAN
- MSY
2 stops10h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10![United Airlines logo]()
$278
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/216:15 pm
MSY
- OAK
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Tue 9/2911:10 am
OAK
- MSY
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10![Southwest logo]()
$230
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/133:30 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop9h 30m
Delta
Tue 8/1810:25 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop7h 34m
Delta
Deal found 7/7![Delta logo]()
$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/57:09 pm
MSY
- RNO
1 stop6h 49m
United Airlines
Wed 8/1210:15 am
RNO
- MSY
2 stops10h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/113:29 pm
MSY
- SJC
1 stop7h 53m
Delta
Mon 9/1412:46 pm
SJC
- MSY
1 stop8h 51m
Delta
Deal found 7/10![Delta logo]()
$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 7/298:59 pm
MSY
- SNA
1 stop17h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/32:27 pm
SNA
- MSY
2 stops45h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/42:21 pm
MSY
- SAN
2 stops7h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 8/113:04 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7![United Airlines logo]()
$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/216:25 am
MSY
- OAK
2 stops7h 25m
Southwest
Mon 10/52:10 pm
OAK
- MSY
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10![Southwest logo]()
$261
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Wed 7/228:44 pm
MSY
- LAX
Nonstop4h 15m
Breeze Airways
Thu 7/2311:00 pm
LAX
- MSY
Nonstop4h 00m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/10![Breeze Airways logo]()
$373
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/117:10 am
MSY
- SJC
2 stops18h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/196:16 am
SJC
- MSY
1 stop8h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$383
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/187:35 am
MSY
- LAX
1 stop9h 15m
JetBlue
Tue 12/112:25 pm
LAX
- MSY
1 stop7h 50m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/6![JetBlue logo]()
$394
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1012:30 pm
MSY
- RNO
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Mon 9/147:30 am
RNO
- MSY
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/9![Southwest logo]()
$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/122:09 pm
MSY
- RNO
2 stops10h 38m
Delta
Tue 8/186:28 am
RNO
- MSY
1 stop7h 03m
Delta
Deal found 7/10![Delta logo]()
$282
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 11/78:25 pm
MSY
- LAX
Nonstop4h 35m
Breeze Airways
Sun 11/2211:10 pm
LAX
- MSY
Nonstop3h 50m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/9![Breeze Airways logo]()
$378
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/245:27 pm
MSY
- SFO
1 stop8h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/256:00 am
SFO
- MSY
1 stop8h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Thu 7/307:04 pm
MSY
- SFO
Nonstop4h 41m
United Airlines
Wed 8/55:00 am
SFO
- MSY
1 stop6h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7![United Airlines logo]()
$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/66:25 am
MSY
- SJC
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Thu 8/137:15 am
SJC
- MSY
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7![Southwest logo]()
$278
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/197:10 am
MSY
- LAX
2 stops13h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/246:50 pm
LAX
- MSY
1 stop19h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$385
Last-minute flights from New Orleans to CaliforniaDiscover last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to California. Data last updated July 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to California. Data last updated July 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/306:20 am
MSY
- OAK
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Mon 8/34:45 pm
OAK
- MSY
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/9![Southwest logo]()
$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/318:05 pm
MSY
- LAS
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/412:59 am
LAS
- MSY
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Sat 8/18:59 pm
MSY
- LAS
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/712:59 am
LAS
- MSY
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Tue 8/42:14 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop6h 47m
Frontier
Fri 8/76:35 am
SAN
- MSY
1 stop28h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 7/9![Frontier logo]()
$232
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/711:45 am
MSY
- SJC
1 stop9h 05m
Southwest
Mon 8/176:00 am
SJC
- MSY
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10![Southwest logo]()
$233
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/122:45 pm
MSY
- SJC
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Wed 8/1912:00 pm
SJC
- MSY
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7![Southwest logo]()
$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Thu 8/132:14 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop6h 46m
Frontier
Thu 8/204:36 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop22h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 7/11![Frontier logo]()
$233
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/143:50 pm
MSY
- OAK
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Wed 8/195:30 am
OAK
- MSY
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8![Southwest logo]()
$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/158:59 pm
MSY
- LAS
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/176:00 am
LAS
- MSY
1 stop13h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Fri 8/215:41 pm
MSY
- LAS
1 stop21h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/2411:25 pm
LAS
- MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$233
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/224:20 pm
MSY
- SJC
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Sat 8/296:45 am
SJC
- MSY
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8![Southwest logo]()
$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 8/256:17 pm
MSY
- LAS
1 stop19h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/2811:25 pm
LAS
- MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$230
One-way flights from New Orleans to CaliforniaSearch for one-way flight options from New Orleans to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 11, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from New Orleans to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 11, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/122:45 pm
MSY
- SFO
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10![Southwest logo]()
$85
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Fri 9/113:35 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop26h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 7/11![Frontier logo]()
$88
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/235:41 am
MSY
- SFO
1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9![American Airlines logo]()
$99
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/306:20 am
MSY
- OAK
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/9![Southwest logo]()
$100
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:50 am
MSY
- SFO
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/11![Southwest logo]()
$100
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/216:10 am
MSY
- SFO
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10![Southwest logo]()
$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/112:14 pm
MSY
- SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8![Frontier logo]()
$113
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/229:00 am
MSY
- OAK
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10![Southwest logo]()
$115
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/146:15 pm
MSY
- SFO
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8![Southwest logo]()
$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 8/132:14 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop6h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 7/10![Frontier logo]()
$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Tue 8/42:14 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop6h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 7/9![Frontier logo]()
$118
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/67:04 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop7h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$119
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 July 11, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $199 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $85 (Southwest) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $309 |
Good round-trip deal | $251 or less |
Good one-way deal | $184 or less |
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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 July 11, 2026.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
New OrleansOakland
MSY - OAK
MSYOAK
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 8/14
3:50 pm-11:05 pm
1 stop9h 15m
Oakland
Wed 8/19
5:30 am-1:25 pm
1 stop5h 55m
$199
New OrleansOakland
MSY - OAK
MSYOAK
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 7/30
6:20 am-12:30 pm
2 stops8h 10m
Oakland
Mon 8/3
4:45 pm-1:55 am
1 stop7h 10m
$204
New OrleansSan Jose
MSY - SJC
MSYSJC
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 8/22
6:10 am-12:40 pm
2 stops8h 30m
San Jose
Sat 8/29
8:30 am-6:25 pm
2 stops7h 55m
$217
New OrleansOakland
MSY - OAK
MSYOAK
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 9/21
6:15 pm-11:20 pm
1 stop7h 05m
Oakland
Tue 9/29
11:10 am-9:50 pm
1 stop8h 40m
$230
New OrleansSan Diego
MSY - SAN
MSYSAN
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 8/19
11:04 am-5:05 pm
1 stop8h 01m
San Diego
Mon 8/24
10:25 pm-9:36 am
1 stop9h 11m
$237
New OrleansSan Diego
MSY - SAN
MSYSAN
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 8/1
7:01 pm-12:31 am
1 stop7h 30m
San Diego
Wed 8/5
3:10 pm-11:26 pm
1 stop6h 16m
$237
New OrleansSan Diego
MSY - SAN
MSYSAN
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 9/26
3:29 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop7h 51m
San Diego
Tue 9/29
10:25 pm-8:00 am
1 stop7h 35m
$237
New OrleansSan Diego
MSY - SAN
MSYSAN
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 8/7
2:51 pm-7:19 pm
1 stop6h 28m
San Diego
Mon 8/10
9:30 pm-7:59 am
1 stop8h 29m
$237
New OrleansSan Diego
MSY - SAN
MSYSAN
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 8/13
3:30 pm-11:00 pm
1 stop9h 30m
San Diego
Tue 8/18
10:25 pm-7:59 am
1 stop7h 34m
$237
New OrleansSan Jose
MSY - SJC
MSYSJC
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 9/11
3:29 pm-9:22 pm
1 stop7h 53m
San Jose
Mon 9/14
12:46 pm-11:37 pm
1 stop8h 51m
$248
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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to California
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MSY-USCA
MSY-OAK
MSY-SJC
MSY-LAS
MSY-SAN
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to California?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to California (average of $53). Flying from New Orleans to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $971). 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 July 11, 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.
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 July 11, 2026.
The most flights from MSY to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to California?
How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to California?
The price you pay for your flight from New Orleans to California may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 July 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta 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.
Entertainment
6.7
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Boarding
8.3
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Entertainment
6.7
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Boarding
8.3
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Entertainment
6.7
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Boarding
8.3
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Entertainment
6.7
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Boarding
8.3
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Entertainment
6.7
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Boarding
8.3
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Entertainment
6.7
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Boarding
8.3
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$126 | Average$456 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$131 | Average$259 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$138 | Average$290 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$145 | Average$350 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$172 | Average$426 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$175 | Average$452 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$226 | Average$444 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |