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Cheap flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles from $122

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — LAX
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 17 October 2025.

Sat 6/1215:55MSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 20mSouthwest
Mon 8/1210:25LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 16/10$180
Sat 6/1215:55MSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 20mSouthwest
Sun 14/1205:15LAX - MSY
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 15/10$211
Wed 3/1218:31MSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 25mDelta
Tue 9/1212:00LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 36mDelta
Deal found 15/10$242
Thu 6/1106:30MSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 15mDelta
Wed 12/1118:25LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 33mDelta
Deal found 15/10$243
Sat 13/1211:50MSY - LAX
2 stops7h 55mSouthwest
Fri 9/114:10LAX - MSY
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 16/10$249
Fri 31/1006:30MSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 15mDelta
Sun 9/1107:00LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 36mDelta
Deal found 15/10$319
Thu 6/1117:05MSY - LAX
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Sun 9/1113:10LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 15/10$351
Thu 4/1207:00MSY - LAX
1 stop10h 20mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/1213:32LAX - MSY
1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/10$365
Tue 2/1215:11MSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 24mDelta
Tue 9/1218:20LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 34mDelta
Deal found 15/10$380
Thu 30/1006:15MSY - LAX
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Sun 2/1105:10LAX - MSY
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 15/10$388
Fri 14/1114:05MSY - LAX
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Tue 18/1106:05LAX - MSY
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 17/10$390

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 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$180

One-way from

$122

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$374
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 6/12-8/12
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 55m total
  • New Orleans to Los Angeles
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 5/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 20m total
  • New Orleans to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 October 2025.
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New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/12

15:55-18:15

Nonstop4h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/12

10:25-16:00

Nonstop3h 35m

$180

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/12

05:40-09:20

1 stop5h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/12

13:10-18:45

Nonstop3h 35m

$211

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/11

18:30-20:40

Nonstop4h 10m

Los Angeles

Fri 14/11

18:25-23:58

Nonstop3h 33m

$242

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/12

15:11-17:35

Nonstop4h 24m

Los Angeles

Sun 14/12

18:20-23:54

Nonstop3h 34m

$242

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 27/2

20:10-00:05

1 stop5h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/3

23:30-09:35

1 stop8h 05m

$242

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/12

16:45-19:14

Nonstop4h 29m

Los Angeles

Sun 14/12

18:20-23:54

Nonstop3h 34m

$242

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/2

09:35-15:00

1 stop7h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 21/2

10:20-17:20

1 stop5h 00m

$242

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/11

18:30-20:40

Nonstop4h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

07:00-12:36

Nonstop3h 36m

$242

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/12

17:55-22:15

1 stop6h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/12

23:00-09:35

1 stop8h 35m

$242

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/12

15:11-17:35

Nonstop4h 24m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/12

12:00-17:36

Nonstop3h 36m

$242

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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 10 October 2025.

Booking 69 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles (average of $128). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 17 October 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.

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?

    Within the past month, 1 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?

    Southwest and Delta can get you from New Orleans to Los Angeles in just under 4h 10m. 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 KLM(100%), LATAM Airlines(97%) or Korean Air(92%), 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles (average of $128). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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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