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Cheap flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles from $141

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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — LAX
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$221

One-way from

$141

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$392
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 16/5-18/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 51m total
  • New Orleans to Los Angeles
Delta
  • Delta
  • 2/7
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 10m total
  • New Orleans to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($149 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Los Angeles

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 18 April 2025.

Fri 16/513:35MSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 13mSpirit Airlines
Sun 18/512:13LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/4$221
Sat 10/507:00MSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 15mDelta
Sun 11/507:15LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 37mDelta
Deal found 17/4$281
Sat 17/506:45MSY - LAX
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Sat 24/516:10LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 17/4$405
Wed 22/1007:00MSY - LAX
1 stop11h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 28/1018:05LAX - MSY
1 stop9h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/4$411
Tue 20/512:00MSY - LAX
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 27/500:56LAX - MSY
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/4$528
Thu 3/718:07MSY - LAX
1 stop25h 07mSun Country Air
Sat 5/718:02LAX - MSY
1 stop20h 28mSun Country Air
Deal found 17/4$699

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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New Orleans

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 16/5

13:35-15:48

Nonstop4h 13m

Los Angeles

Sun 18/5

12:13-17:51

Nonstop3h 38m

$221

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/5

07:00-09:15

Nonstop4h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/5

07:15-12:52

Nonstop3h 37m

$281

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 17/5

06:45-12:00

1 stop7h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/5

16:10-21:55

Nonstop3h 45m

$405

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 20/5

12:00-16:38

1 stop6h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 27/5

00:56-08:48

1 stop5h 52m

$528

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/10

07:00-15:32

1 stop10h 32m

Los Angeles

Mon 13/10

17:00-05:32

1 stop10h 32m

$603

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/7

18:07-17:14

1 stop25h 07m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/7

18:02-16:30

1 stop20h 28m

$699

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 19/5

17:39-23:43

1 stop8h 04m

Los Angeles

Fri 23/5

06:00-16:46

1 stop8h 46m

$1,553

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 16/5

08:00-12:10

3 stops30h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 18/5

13:00-18:13

3 stops27h 13m

$1,678

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/7

07:05-09:15

Nonstop4h 10m

$141

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/7

14:18-20:17

1 stop7h 59m

$149

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

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

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 11 April 2025.

Booking 43 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles (average of $784). 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 18 April 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Los Angeles. 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 18 April 2025.

The most flights from MSY to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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 18 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very Good

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very Good
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very Good

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very Good

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very Good

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very Good
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very Good

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very Good

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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?

    Spirit Airlines, at $221, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $141. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, 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(90%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles (average of $784). 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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