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Cheap flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles from $146

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — LAX
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$172

One-way from

$146

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$382
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 6/8-26/8
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 07m total
  • New Orleans to Los Angeles
Delta
  • Delta
  • 13/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 10m total
  • New Orleans to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($139 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 4 July 2025.

Wed 6/821:34MSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 26/810:30LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/7$172
Fri 10/1018:40MSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 20mDelta
Mon 13/1007:00LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 41mDelta
Deal found 3/7$291
Wed 27/817:40MSY - LAX
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Mon 1/908:05LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/7$306
Fri 29/807:21MSY - LAX
1 stop9h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sun 31/812:00LAX - MSY
1 stop15h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/7$373

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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 4 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

New Orleans

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/8

21:34-23:50

Nonstop4h 16m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/8

10:30-16:21

Nonstop3h 51m

$172

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/10

18:40-21:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 13/10

07:00-12:41

Nonstop3h 41m

$291

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 27/8

17:40-21:20

1 stop5h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/9

08:05-13:50

Nonstop3h 45m

$306

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 29/8

07:21-14:57

1 stop9h 36m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/8

12:00-05:54

1 stop15h 54m

$373

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 13/9

07:00-09:10

Nonstop4h 10m

$146

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 19/8

06:50-11:05

1 stop6h 15m

$161

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 19/8

16:53-23:59

1 stop9h 06m

$210

New OrleansLos Angeles

MSY - LAX

MSYLAX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/12

18:10-22:56

1 stop6h 46m

$234

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 2/7

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 27 June 2025.

Booking 47 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 $786). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,264). 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 4 July 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 4 July 2025.

The most flights from MSY to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 4 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta from New Orleans to Los Angeles. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 $172, 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 61% 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 $146. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Alaska Airlines, 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 Spirit Airlines(85%), WestJet(82%) or LATAM Airlines(77%), 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 $786). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,264). 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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