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Cheap flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles from $246

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — LAX
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$510

One-way from

$246

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$632
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 22/1-29/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • New Orleans to Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 22/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 59m total
  • New Orleans to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 19 December 2024.

Wed 25/1205:00MSY - LAX
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/100:51LAX - MSY
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$970
Tue 31/1219:13MSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 27mDelta
Fri 3/117:35LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 35mDelta
Deal found 17/12$987
Fri 27/1215:00MSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 25mSouthwest
Sun 5/108:40LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 18/12$1,064
Sun 22/1207:10MSY - LAX
2 stops15h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 25/1206:00LAX - MSY
2 stops9h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,432

Find flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 22/1

07:00-18:05

2 stops13h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/1

12:00-14:25

1 stop24h 25m

$510

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/1

06:15-08:48

Nonstop4h 33m

Los Angeles

Sat 18/1

07:00-12:33

Nonstop3h 33m

$535

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/1

08:45-14:41

1 stop7h 56m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/1

00:51-08:48

1 stop5h 57m

$559

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 17/4

19:30-10:22

1 stop16h 52m

Los Angeles

Sat 19/4

18:10-18:28

1 stop22h 18m

$627

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/1

11:35-16:30

2 stops6h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 13/1

06:50-16:50

2 stops8h 00m

$645

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 22/1

07:00-14:59

1 stop9h 59m

$246

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 18/4

19:20-17:09

1 stop23h 49m

$267

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 23/1

13:59-16:27

Nonstop4h 28m

$268

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 24/1

11:35-16:30

2 stops6h 55m

$291

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/3

11:57-21:23

1 stop11h 26m

$298

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles

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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 return flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 $793). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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 19 December 2024.

When flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 19 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
3,274 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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.
  • 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?

    Alaska Airlines, at $510, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $246. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sun Country Air and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from New Orleans to Los Angeles for a low price.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles consider choosing KLM(100%), China Southern(100%) or Aeromexico(95%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $347. While the most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Los Angeles) can be booked for $235 on average our data indicates $394 when flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles.

  • 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 holiday 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 $793). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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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