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$68+ Cheap flights from California to New Orleans (MSY)

LAX — MSY
Sep 22 — Sep 291
Tue 9/22
Tue 9/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from California to New Orleans

Wed 9/3011:35 pm -
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Deal found 8/19$147
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Thu 9/102:28 pm -
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Mon 9/145:26 pm -
2 stops32h 44m
Deal found 8/20$209

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Round-trip from

$147
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One-way from

$68
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April

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October

Average price

$318

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$180 or less
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Las VegasNew Orleans

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LASMSY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/7

11:30 pm-5:10 am

Nonstop3h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/11

8:15 pm-10:28 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

$168

Las VegasNew Orleans

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LASMSY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/18

11:35 pm-5:10 am

Nonstop3h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/2

8:40 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

$193

RenoNew Orleans

RNO Reno - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

RNOMSY

Reno

Mon 10/12

8:53 am-9:22 pm

1 stop10h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/19

10:07 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop21h 43m

$256

Las VegasNew Orleans

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LASMSY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/27

11:25 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/13

8:00 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

$258

Las VegasNew Orleans

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LASMSY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/25

11:35 pm-5:10 am

Nonstop3h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/30

8:05 pm-10:18 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

$268

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LAXMSY

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 10/15

11:10 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/20

7:55 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$268

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LAXMSY

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 1/9

11:40 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop3h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/17

7:55 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$303
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Las VegasNew Orleans

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LASMSY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/15

7:55 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/22

6:50 am-8:30 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$307

Las VegasNew Orleans

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LASMSY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 12/23

11:35 pm-5:10 am

Nonstop3h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/26

8:40 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

$308

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LAXMSY

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 10/16

11:15 pm-5:05 am

Nonstop3h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/19

8:00 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$308

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Best time to book a flight from California to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to New Orleans

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Orleans (average of $351). Flying from California to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of $455). 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 CA to MSY?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from California to New Orleans

The most flights from USCA to MSY are scheduled on a Friday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to New Orleans flights typically cost between $230 and $458 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $209 on Frontier (Sep 10-Sep 14).

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

The best time to book flights from California to New Orleans is 51 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 day to fly from California to New Orleans?

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

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from California to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city.

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

    This flight path from California to New Orleans Louis Armstrong was viewed by 41 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from California to New Orleans in 3h 40m. Fly via Breeze Airways, Frontier, or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1496 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $71. JetBlue flights start at $77 while deals on Breeze Airways start at $82 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles Los Angeles - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, San Francisco - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Ontario - New Orleans Louis Armstrong when deciding on the best route from California to New Orleans.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to New Orleans consider choosing LATAM Airlines (82%), Aeromexico (81%) or Breeze Airways (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $694 for a flight from California to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $131 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $218.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Orleans (average of $351). Flying from California to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of $455). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from California to New Orleans

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$94Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$139Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$144Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$176Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$231Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$264Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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