What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to New Orleans flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to New Orleans flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 142 minutes.

How popular is this Los Angeles to New Orleans flight route?

The Los Angeles to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight path was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

For as low as $505, Breeze Airways can have you in New Orleans from Los Angeles in 3h 37m. The distance between Los Angeles and New Orleans is about 2681 km. All flights are typically direct.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to New Orleans one-way?

$113 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Breeze Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from $162 and $191, respectively.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New Orleans

The most flights from LAX to MSY are scheduled on a Wednesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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.

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).

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 $242, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $217. The most popular route (Los Angeles Los Angeles - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $505.

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 WestJet(95%), Korean Air(92%) or LATAM Airlines(90%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

Booking 57 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 month to book a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans (average of $451). Flying from Los Angeles to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $601). 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 LAX to MSY?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to New Orleans flights typically cost between $346 and $724 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $307 on Breeze Airways (13 Jan–20 Jan).

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How popular is this Los Angeles to New Orleans flight route?
The Los Angeles to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight path was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
For as low as $505, Breeze Airways can have you in New Orleans from Los Angeles in 3h 37m. The distance between Los Angeles and New Orleans is about 2681 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to New Orleans one-way?
$113 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Breeze Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from $162 and $191, 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 WestJet(95%), Korean Air(92%) or LATAM Airlines(90%), 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 $242, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $217. The most popular route (Los Angeles Los Angeles - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $505.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans (average of $451). Flying from Los Angeles to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $601). 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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Booking 57 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 month to book a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to New Orleans flights typically cost between $346 and $724 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $307 on Breeze Airways (13 Jan–20 Jan).

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New Orleans

The most flights from LAX to MSY are scheduled on a Wednesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 142 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to New Orleans flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to New Orleans flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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Los Angeles to New Orleans flights typically cost between $346 and $724 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $307 on Breeze Airways (13 Jan–20 Jan).