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$135+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles (MSY - LAX)

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MSY — LAX
Jun 15 — Jun 221
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles are usually found in October or August, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Los Angeles

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 16, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/69:48 pm
MSY
-
LAX
1 stop12h 42m
Frontier
Tue 8/1111:00 pm
LAX
-
MSY
1 stop10h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 10/157:55 pm
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 35m
Breeze Airways
Tue 10/2011:10 pm
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 50m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/11$238
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Sat 7/48:44 pm
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/1311:00 pm
LAX
-
MSY
1 stop10h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$242
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Thu 6/187:35 pm
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 15m
Breeze Airways
Tue 6/2311:00 pm
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop4h 00m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/15$243
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Tue 8/117:35 pm
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 15m
Breeze Airways
Sat 8/1511:39 pm
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop4h 00m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/14$246
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 7/107:35 pm
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 15m
Breeze Airways
Fri 7/1711:00 pm
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop4h 00m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/12$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 8/177:35 pm
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 15m
Breeze Airways
Wed 8/2611:39 pm
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop4h 00m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/12$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 8/179:48 pm
MSY
-
LAX
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/2311:00 pm
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$249
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 7/109:48 pm
MSY
-
LAX
1 stop28h 23m
Frontier
Fri 7/176:30 am
LAX
-
MSY
1 stop12h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/179:48 pm
MSY
-
LAX
1 stop12h 42m
Frontier
Wed 8/512:59 am
LAX
-
MSY
1 stop16h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 8/177:35 pm
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 15m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/2311:00 pm
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop4h 00m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/12$253

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 May 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$230
(Frontier)

One-way from

$135
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$331

Good round-trip deal

$292 or less

Good one-way deal

$190 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 Los Angeles
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles 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 May 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/18

7:35 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/23

11:00 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$263

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/25

7:35 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/27

11:39 pm-5:39 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$328

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/16

7:35 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/20

11:00 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$348

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/4

7:35 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/7

11:00 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$378

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/22

7:35 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/24

11:00 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$418

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/30

5:00 am-12:00 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/7

6:25 am-4:50 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$427

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/2

4:45 pm-7:04 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/10

7:35 am-3:13 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$452

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/23

1:45 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/28

11:25 am-7:30 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$457

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/24

1:45 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/28

6:25 am-1:20 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$457
Cheapest one-way

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/10

7:35 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$149

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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Los Angeles in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles is 68 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles (average of $220). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 16, 2026.

When flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Los Angeles 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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated May 16, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta from New Orleans to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

    You will need to book a flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles if you want to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles. At least 8 different airlines have flights from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Los Angeles (LAX) on a regular basis. There are 14 flights to Los Angeles from the New Orleans airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from MSY to LAX to be around 4h 15m.

  • How popular is this New Orleans to Los Angeles flight route?

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

    Departing from New Orleans to Los Angeles will take you 4h 15m. The distance between New Orleans and Los Angeles is about 1666 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $70. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $126 and $131, respectively. These flights start at 77% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $54. Users have also found prices from $69 and $85 on Breeze Airways and Frontier, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from New Orleans, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: LATAM Airlines (92%), WestJet (87%), Korean Air( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

    The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to Los Angeles is $139. On average you can expect to pay $341. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $192.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles (average of $220). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$126Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$131Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$133Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$157Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$175Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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