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Cheap flights from California to New Orleans (MSY)

LAX — MSY
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$127
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One-way from

$79
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$347

Good round-trip deal

$325 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
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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 $78). Flying from California to New Orleans in March is currently the most expensive (average of $155). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from California to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2026.

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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

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

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  • 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 86 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 25m. Fly via Breeze Airways, Delta, or United Airlines 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $52. Breeze Airways flights start at $69 while deals on Frontier start at $71 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, San Francisco - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or San Diego - 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 Aeromexico (87%), Air France (85%) or Virgin Atlantic (79%) 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 $780 for a flight from California to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $116 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $185.

  • 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 $78). Flying from California to New Orleans in March is currently the most expensive (average of $155). 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 9 airlines flying from California to New Orleans

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to New Orleans. 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 April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$54Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$88Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$95Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$116Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$140Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$176Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$203Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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