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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans from $144

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MSY
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans (MSY). 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$238

One-way from

$144

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$607

Good one-way deal

$307 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 2/4-29/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 24h 44m total
  • Los Angeles to New Orleans
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 14/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 22m total
  • Los Angeles to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($73 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 February 2025
Price to beat on a one-way 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 21 February 2025.

Wed 2/405:52LAX - MSY
2 stops15h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 29/415:09MSY - LAX
1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/2$238
Mon 24/318:30LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 22mDelta
Wed 2/417:59MSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 32mDelta
Deal found 20/2$466
Tue 11/319:52LAX - MSY
1 stop13h 18mJetBlue
Thu 20/310:03MSY - LAX
1 stop14h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2$489
Tue 1/400:59LAX - MSY
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 29/418:04MSY - LAX
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$499
Thu 27/306:40LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Thu 27/318:40MSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 20/2$513
Wed 13/811:20LAX - MSY
1 stop27h 34mSun Country Air
Wed 20/819:55MSY - LAX
1 stop19h 57mSun Country Air
Deal found 21/2$541
Wed 12/300:56LAX - MSY
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/314:13MSY - LAX
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$602
Tue 28/1014:45LAX - MSY
2 stops12h 47mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/1107:00MSY - LAX
2 stops13h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/2$635
Thu 3/718:05LAX - MSY
1 stop9h 27mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/715:30MSY - LAX
1 stop10h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 21/2$828

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

05:52-23:00

2 stops15h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 29/4

15:09-22:45

1 stop9h 36m

$238

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Mon 24/3

07:10-12:39

Nonstop3h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 24/3

19:45-22:19

Nonstop4h 34m

$466

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

19:52-11:10

1 stop13h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 20/3

10:03-22:23

1 stop14h 20m

$489

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

00:59-08:38

1 stop5h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 29/4

18:04-22:31

1 stop6h 27m

$499

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Thu 27/3

06:40-12:10

Nonstop3h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 27/3

18:40-21:10

Nonstop4h 30m

$513

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Wed 13/8

11:20-16:54

1 stop27h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 20/8

19:55-13:52

1 stop19h 57m

$541

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

00:56-08:59

1 stop6h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 17/3

14:13-20:20

1 stop8h 07m

$602

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Mon 14/4

21:59-15:42

2 stops15h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 18/4

18:59-09:27

1 stop16h 28m

$635

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Thu 3/7

18:05-05:32

1 stop9h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/7

15:30-23:39

1 stop10h 09m

$828

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Wed 14/5

18:57-07:19

1 stop10h 22m

$144

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans

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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 return flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 21 February 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles to New Orleans, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 78% versus a flight at midday.

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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from LAX to MSY are scheduled on a Wednesday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 163.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 83.0 mm.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans, such as Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very Good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

    Booking a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is your only option if you wish to fly from Los Angeles to New Orleans. On a typical day, there are 16 flights from Los Angeles to Louis Armstrong, all of which are around 3h 35m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans.

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

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $238, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and JetBlue. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to New Orleans for 56% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $144 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $234 and $249, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans consider choosing Spirit Airlines(92%), Virgin Atlantic(83%) or Korean Air(81%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans? While on average our users pay $379, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $141. The most popular route (Los Angeles - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $345.

  • 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 holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    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.

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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$196Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapest$528Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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