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$79+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans (LAX - MSY)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or August, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Round-trip from

$113
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$79
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$280

Good round-trip deal

$160 or less

Good one-way deal

$97 or less
From Los Angeles to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($34 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 August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

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Mon 9/2211:09 pmLAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 47mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/28:00 amMSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$113
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Mon 9/1511:09 pmLAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 47mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/2010:01 pmMSY - LAX
1 stop12h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$115
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Sun 9/1411:09 pmLAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 47mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/1910:01 pmMSY - LAX
1 stop12h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$116
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Thu 10/211:09 pmLAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/63:59 pmMSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$117
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Mon 9/1511:09 pmLAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 47mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/258:00 amMSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$122
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Wed 9/311:39 pmLAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 51mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/1010:01 pmMSY - LAX
1 stop12h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$127
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Mon 9/89:36 amLAX - MSY
1 stop9h 14mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/1010:01 pmMSY - LAX
1 stop12h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$128
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Fri 9/1211:09 pmLAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 47mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/148:00 amMSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$129
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Sun 9/711:09 pmLAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 47mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/99:28 pmMSY - LAX
1 stop13h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$130
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Tue 9/1611:10 pmLAX - MSY
1 stop19h 56mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/268:00 amMSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$131
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Wed 11/1212:57 amLAX - MSY
1 stop7h 46mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/176:47 amMSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$132
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Fri 11/711:45 pmLAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/106:10 pmMSY - LAX
1 stop5h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$133

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Los Angeles

Fri 9/26

11:09 pm-4:56 am

Nonstop3h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/3

8:00 am-10:13 am

Nonstop4h 13m

$113

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

11:39 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop3h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/10

10:01 pm-8:48 am

1 stop12h 47m

$127

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LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Fri 9/12

11:09 pm-4:56 am

Nonstop3h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/14

8:00 am-10:13 am

Nonstop4h 13m

$128

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Thu 10/2

11:09 pm-4:56 am

Nonstop3h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/6

3:59 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

$128

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

11:09 pm-4:56 am

Nonstop3h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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8:00 am-10:13 am

Nonstop4h 13m

$129

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LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Thu 10/23

11:53 pm-5:31 am

Nonstop3h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/27

3:59 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

$129

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

11:09 pm-4:56 am

Nonstop3h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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8:00 am-10:13 am

Nonstop4h 13m

$129

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LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

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Tue 9/2

10:30 am-4:21 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/5

8:00 am-10:13 am

Nonstop4h 13m

$129

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Tue 10/14

9:18 am-2:56 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/29

10:08 pm-8:17 am

1 stop12h 09m

$131

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Fri 9/19

11:09 pm-4:56 am

Nonstop3h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/29

10:01 pm-8:48 am

1 stop12h 47m

$131

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LAX

For shorter security lines, try the Tom Bradley International Terminal, especially in the morning and midday hours.

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MSY

For quick access to downtown, taxis offer a flat rate and are usually cheaper than rideshares.

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 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 Los Angeles to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Los Angeles to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 LAX to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 August 18, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 August 18, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (12 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 Los Angeles to New Orleans?

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 August 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Los Angeles to New Orleans. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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

    If you book a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans, you will be flying from Los Angeles to Louis Armstrong. Flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) from Los Angeles (LAX) take 3h 36m for a nonstop flight. There are 10 flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans per day from 8 airlines.

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

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

    A quick flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans can take about 3h 47m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $113. The distance between Los Angeles and New Orleans is about 1666 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans round-trip from $95. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $105, and Breeze Airways, from $122. Spirit Airlines is priced at 71% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Los Angeles to New Orleans on time: Southwest (89%), LATAM Airlines (89%), Air France (87%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $510 for a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $78 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $100.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Houston?

    If you're on a layover in Houston and looking for things to do, consider visiting Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, or Revention Music Center. Travelers on a layover in Houston can visit Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Revention Music Center, by traveling 33.5 mi, 16.1 mi, and 15.5 mi, respectively after landing at Houston George Bush Intcntl. Travelers can rent a car at Houston George Bush Intcntl for an average daily rate of $40 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Las Vegas?

    Fremont Street Experience, Fountains of Bellagio, and The Colosseum at Caesars Palace are the most popular attractions in Las Vegas if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Las Vegas interested in visiting Fremont Street Experience, Fountains of Bellagio, or The Colosseum at Caesars Palace can do so by traveling 5.9 mi, 2.3 mi, and 2.6 mi, respectively from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Those landing in Las Vegas looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $54 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to New Orleans flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Los Angeles to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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$94Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$105Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$122Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$191Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$274Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$286Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$344Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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