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$70+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles (MSY - LAX)

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MSY — LAX
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles are usually found in May or April, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$113
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$70
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$251

Good round-trip deal

$159 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
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. 17% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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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 July 3, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/19:34 pmMSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 16mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/611:55 pmLAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$113
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/211:35 pmMSY - LAX
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/2710:17 amLAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$114
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/19:41 amMSY - LAX
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Thu 8/76:15 amLAX - MSY
1 stop8h 49mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$122

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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

Fri 8/1

9:34 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/6

11:55 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$113

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/21

1:35 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

10:17 am-4:08 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

$114

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/1

9:41 am-5:08 pm

1 stop9h 27m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/7

6:15 am-5:04 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$122

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/15

9:41 am-5:08 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$70

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/12

9:34 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

$71

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/13

7:00 am-9:10 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$96

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/19

6:50 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 15m

$106

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/22

11:19 am-5:27 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$127

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MSY

Average TSA wait times at MSY are around 15 minutes, making it efficient for early morning flights to LAX.

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LAX

For a smooth arrival at LAX, use the LAX-it shuttle for rideshare pickups. Look for green signs to find the shuttle.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles is 47 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 July 3, 2025.

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 32% 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 June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Los Angeles. 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 3, 2025.

The most flights from MSY to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines 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

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 6 different airlines have flights from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Los Angeles (LAX) on a regular basis. There are 7 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 3h 56m.

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

  • 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 $113. Another option worth looking into is Frontier, starting at $122 round trip. These flights start at 61% 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $70. Users have also found prices from $71 and $96 on Spirit Airlines and Delta, 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: Spirit Airlines (85%), WestJet (82%), LATAM Airlines( 77%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to Los Angeles is $61. On average you can expect to pay $707. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $110.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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$89Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$185Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$259Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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