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 24/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MSY
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
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 30 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$293

One-way from

$144

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$476

Good one-way deal

$358 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 26/9-1/10
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 41m total
  • Los Angeles to New Orleans
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 24/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 00m total
  • Los Angeles to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($78 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
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 30 July 2025.

Fri 26/918:20LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 38mDelta
Wed 1/1018:44MSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 03mDelta
Deal found 29/7$293
Wed 24/906:00LAX - MSY
1 stop8h 57mAlaska Airlines
Fri 3/1007:17MSY - LAX
1 stop11h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/7$325
Wed 15/1012:50LAX - MSY
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Sat 18/1017:50MSY - LAX
2 stops7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 30/7$332
Tue 19/818:19LAX - MSY
1 stop12h 30mSun Country Air
Wed 20/820:27MSY - LAX
1 stop22h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 30/7$391

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

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Fri 26/9

18:20-23:58

Nonstop3h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/10

18:44-20:47

Nonstop4h 03m

$293

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Wed 24/9

06:00-16:57

1 stop8h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/10

07:17-17:07

1 stop11h 50m

$325

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Wed 15/10

12:50-22:45

1 stop7h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 18/10

17:50-23:10

2 stops7h 20m

$332

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Tue 19/8

18:19-08:49

1 stop12h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 20/8

20:27-17:03

1 stop22h 36m

$391

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Fri 24/10

22:45-12:45

1 stop12h 00m

$144

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Wed 1/10

18:20-23:58

Nonstop3h 38m

$147

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Sun 12/10

21:11-16:32

1 stop17h 21m

$172

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Sun 26/10

23:55-10:18

1 stop8h 23m

$204

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

16:40-22:15

Nonstop3h 35m

$213

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Mon 29/9

00:56-08:34

1 stop5h 38m

$252

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/7

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Best time to book a flight 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 25 July 2025.

Booking 31 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 30 July 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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 52% 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 30 July 2025.

The most flights from LAX to MSY are scheduled on a Wednesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 30 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta from Los Angeles to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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 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 13 flights from Los Angeles to Louis Armstrong, all of which are around 3h 51m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline 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?

    Delta, at $293, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and Southwest. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to New Orleans for 42% 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 Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $147 and $172, 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 Southwest(89%), LATAM Airlines(88%) or Delta(86%), 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 $358, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $93. The most popular route (Los Angeles - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $172.

  • 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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Top airline flying from Los Angeles to New Orleans

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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$211Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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