What is the most punctual flight time for New Orleans to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Orleans to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, Breeze Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between New Orleans and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

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

Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles.

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

Breeze Airways can get you from New Orleans to Los Angeles in just under 4h 35m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. New Orleans and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 2681 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Los Angeles

The most flights from MSY to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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.

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).

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $222. While the most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Los Angeles Los Angeles) can be booked for $371 on average, our data indicates $411 when flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles.

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 Breeze Airways(93%), KLM(90%) or WestJet(89%), 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.

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

Booking 60 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles (average of $385). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $626). 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?

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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

New Orleans to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $333 and $632 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $333 on Breeze Airways (16 Jan–24 Jan).

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How popular is this New Orleans to Los Angeles flight route?
Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
Breeze Airways can get you from New Orleans to Los Angeles in just under 4h 35m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. New Orleans and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 2681 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
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 Breeze Airways(93%), KLM(90%) or WestJet(89%), 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 $222. While the most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Los Angeles Los Angeles) can be booked for $371 on average, our data indicates $411 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles (average of $385). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $626). 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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Booking 60 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to LAX?

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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

New Orleans to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $333 and $632 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $333 on Breeze Airways (16 Jan–24 Jan).

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Los Angeles

The most flights from MSY to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between New Orleans and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Orleans to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Orleans to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, Breeze Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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New Orleans to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $333 and $632 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $333 on Breeze Airways (16 Jan–24 Jan).