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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans from $141

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MSY
4 May — 11 May1
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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$279

One-way from

$141

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$464

Good one-way deal

$140 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 24/5-25/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 49m total
  • Los Angeles to New Orleans
Delta
  • Delta
  • 1/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 44m total
  • Los Angeles to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($86 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 29 April 2025.

Sat 24/518:00LAX - MSY
Nonstop3h 34mDelta
Sun 25/514:45MSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 15mDelta
Deal found 28/4$279
Thu 22/522:10LAX - MSY
1 stop5h 40mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/605:30MSY - LAX
2 stops17h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/4$311
Sun 11/506:10LAX - MSY
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Tue 13/518:24MSY - LAX
1 stop8h 06mFrontier
Deal found 29/4$342
Wed 27/805:20LAX - MSY
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Sun 31/810:35MSY - LAX
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 28/4$406
Tue 14/1017:00LAX - MSY
1 stop10h 32mAlaska Airlines
Wed 22/1007:00MSY - LAX
1 stop10h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/4$409
Sat 2/823:55LAX - MSY
1 stop9h 23mSun Country Air
Thu 21/817:55MSY - LAX
1 stop16h 02mSun Country Air
Deal found 28/4$429
Tue 27/500:56LAX - MSY
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/619:20MSY - LAX
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4$525

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Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Sat 24/5

18:00-23:34

Nonstop3h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 25/5

14:45-17:00

Nonstop4h 15m

$279

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Thu 22/5

22:10-05:50

1 stop5h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/6

05:30-21:15

2 stops17h 45m

$311

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Sun 11/5

06:10-18:50

1 stop10h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 13/5

18:24-00:30

1 stop8h 06m

$342

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Wed 27/8

05:20-15:50

1 stop8h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 31/8

10:35-12:40

Nonstop4h 05m

$406

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Tue 14/10

17:00-05:32

1 stop10h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 22/10

07:00-15:32

1 stop10h 32m

$409

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Sat 2/8

23:55-11:18

1 stop9h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 21/8

17:55-07:57

1 stop16h 02m

$429

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Tue 27/5

00:56-08:48

1 stop5h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/6

19:20-23:05

1 stop5h 45m

$525

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

11:00-16:44

Nonstop3h 44m

$141

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Mon 26/5

05:30-17:31

1 stop10h 01m

$145

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Sat 6/9

00:56-08:45

1 stop5h 49m

$148

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans

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 April 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 29 April 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 78% 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 29 April 2025.

The most flights from LAX to MSY are scheduled on a Friday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 163.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 83.0 mm.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 29 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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 18 flights from Los Angeles to Louis Armstrong, all of which are around 3h 37m 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 $279, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Frontier. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to New Orleans for 47% 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?

    $141 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $145 and $148, 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 Spirit Airlines(94%), LATAM Airlines(86%) or Delta(85%), 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 $154, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $140. The most popular route (Los Angeles - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $589.

  • 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$195Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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