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$99+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to New Orleans (MSY)

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LAX — MSY
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/2311:59 pm
LAX
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MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/2510:43 am
MSY
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LAX
1 stop13h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/34:07 pm
LAX
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MSY
2 stops14h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/63:36 pm
MSY
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LAX
1 stop10h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/241:05 am
LAX
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MSY
1 stop6h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/278:29 pm
MSY
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LAX
1 stop13h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 2/221:05 am
LAX
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MSY
1 stop6h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/410:43 am
MSY
-
LAX
1 stop13h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/2111:59 pm
LAX
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MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/278:29 pm
MSY
-
LAX
1 stop13h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/2111:59 pm
LAX
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MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/2510:43 am
MSY
-
LAX
1 stop13h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$177
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 2/2311:59 pm
LAX
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MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Breeze Airways
Thu 2/268:20 pm
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 24m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/27$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/2311:59 pm
LAX
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MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/2610:43 am
MSY
-
LAX
1 stop7h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/191:05 am
LAX
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MSY
1 stop6h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/282:34 pm
MSY
-
LAX
1 stop11h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/2111:59 pm
LAX
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MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Breeze Airways
Thu 2/268:20 pm
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 24m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/26$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/211:59 pm
LAX
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MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1110:43 am
MSY
-
LAX
2 stops15h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 2/2211:59 pm
LAX
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MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/2510:43 am
MSY
-
LAX
1 stop13h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$183

Find flight deals from Irvine to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$172
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$99
(Breeze Airways)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$379
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Irvine to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Irvine to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($39 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 January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine to New Orleans 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Fri 4/17

11:59 pm-5:44 am

Nonstop3h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/25

8:25 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

$178

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Fri 4/10

11:59 pm-5:44 am

Nonstop3h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

8:20 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

$198

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Wed 7/1

11:55 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop3h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/6

7:40 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$208

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Sat 4/11

11:59 pm-5:44 am

Nonstop3h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/16

8:20 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

$218

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

11:59 pm-5:44 am

Nonstop3h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/28

8:20 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

$228

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Fri 7/3

11:05 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/6

7:40 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$228

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

11:59 pm-5:44 am

Nonstop3h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/17

8:20 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

$228

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Thu 6/11

11:05 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/14

7:40 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$228

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Wed 7/1

11:55 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop3h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/5

7:40 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$238

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Fri 2/20

11:59 pm-5:34 am

Nonstop3h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

8:20 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

$248

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to New Orleans

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Irvine to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to New Orleans (average of $78). Flying from Irvine to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $139). 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 IR9 to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 January 29, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Irvine to New Orleans in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 51% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Saturday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine to New Orleans. 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 January 29, 2026.

The most flights from IR9 to MSY are scheduled on a Thursday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from Irvine to New Orleans 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.

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from Irvine. Booking flights from Irvine to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there are 10 daily inbound flights from Irvine from 8 different airlines.

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

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

    Airlines like Breeze Airways fly from Irvine to New Orleans in about 3h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Irvine and New Orleans is about 1666 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Irvine to New Orleans are Spirit Airlines ($49), Breeze Airways ($69), and Frontier ($83).

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

    Consider Virgin Atlantic (83%), Delta (83%) or LATAM Airlines (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Irvine to New Orleans.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Irvine to New Orleans? While on average our users pay $583, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $69. The most popular route (Los Angeles - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $129.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to New Orleans (average of $78). Flying from Irvine to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $139). 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 Irvine to New Orleans

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$88Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$95Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$138Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$176Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$204Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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