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Cheap flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles from $156

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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — LAX
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 2 February 2026.

Wed 24/620:30
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 10m
Breeze Airways
Sat 27/623:55
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 55m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/2$248
Fri 29/519:40
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 10m
Breeze Airways
Fri 5/623:05
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 55m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 31/1$255
Thu 19/320:20
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/301:11
LAX
-
MSY
1 stop7h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$261
Thu 26/320:20
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 24m
Breeze Airways
Sun 29/323:59
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 45m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/2$277
Wed 15/420:20
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 24m
Breeze Airways
Tue 21/423:59
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 45m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/2$284
Thu 26/220:20
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 24m
Breeze Airways
Mon 2/323:59
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/2$291
Mon 16/320:20
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 24m
Breeze Airways
Tue 17/323:59
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 45m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/2$299
Fri 27/320:20
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 24m
Breeze Airways
Tue 31/323:59
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 45m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/2$313
Tue 24/220:20
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 24m
Breeze Airways
Tue 3/323:59
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/2$320
Thu 5/320:20
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 24m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/323:59
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 45m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/2$327
Wed 29/420:20
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 24m
Breeze Airways
Wed 29/423:59
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 45m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 31/1$334

Find 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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$253

One-way from

$156

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$413
Breeze Airways
  • Breeze Airways
  • 17/3-24/3
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 09m total
  • New Orleans to Los Angeles
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Breeze Airways
  • Breeze Airways
  • 7/6
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 10m total
  • New Orleans to Los Angeles
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 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 2 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Price

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 29/5

19:40-21:50

Nonstop4h 10m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/6

23:05-05:00

Nonstop3h 55m

$255

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 26/3

20:20-22:44

Nonstop4h 24m

Los Angeles

Sun 29/3

23:59-05:44

Nonstop3h 45m

$277

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 22/4

20:20-22:44

Nonstop4h 24m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/5

23:05-05:00

Nonstop3h 55m

$277

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 15/4

20:20-22:44

Nonstop4h 24m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/4

23:59-05:44

Nonstop3h 45m

$284

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 16/3

20:20-22:44

Nonstop4h 24m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/3

23:59-05:44

Nonstop3h 45m

$284

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 26/2

20:20-22:44

Nonstop4h 24m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

23:59-05:34

Nonstop3h 35m

$284

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/3

20:20-22:44

Nonstop4h 24m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/3

23:34-05:09

Nonstop3h 35m

$284

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 19/3

11:34-23:55

1 stop14h 21m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

01:11-10:27

1 stop7h 16m

$299

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 27/3

20:20-22:44

Nonstop4h 24m

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

23:59-05:44

Nonstop3h 45m

$313

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 27/2

20:20-22:44

Nonstop4h 24m

$228

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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 30 January 2026.

Booking 35 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 $119). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $235). 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 2 February 2026.

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, 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 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 LATAM Airlines(88%), Korean Air(86%) or Air France(86%), 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 $119). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $235). 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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