Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans from $193

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MSY
31 May — 7 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 May 2026.

Thu 3/1223:10
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 50m
Breeze Airways
Tue 15/1219:55
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 35m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 27/4$330
Tue 23/623:00
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop4h 00m
Breeze Airways
Tue 30/619:35
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 15m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 27/4$337
Thu 22/1023:10
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 50m
Breeze Airways
Tue 27/1019:55
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 35m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 29/4$344
Thu 11/600:59
LAX
-
MSY
1 stop16h 03m
Frontier
Fri 19/621:48
MSY
-
LAX
1 stop12h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 27/4$350
Sat 24/1023:40
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 50m
Breeze Airways
Wed 28/1020:25
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 35m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 30/4$358
Fri 21/823:00
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop4h 00m
Breeze Airways
Mon 24/819:35
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 15m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 28/4$365
Thu 1/1023:10
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 50m
Breeze Airways
Tue 6/1019:55
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 35m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 28/4$372
Fri 12/623:00
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/621:48
MSY
-
LAX
1 stop28h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$375
Fri 3/723:00
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop4h 00m
Breeze Airways
Fri 10/719:35
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 15m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/5$379
Thu 15/1023:10
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 50m
Breeze Airways
Tue 20/1019:55
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 35m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 29/4$386
Thu 1/1023:10
LAX
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 50m
Breeze Airways
Mon 5/1020:00
MSY
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 35m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 28/4$400

Find 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 1 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$337

One-way from

$193

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$468

Good one-way deal

$300 or less
Breeze Airways
  • Breeze Airways
  • 27/8-30/8
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 15m total
  • Los Angeles to New Orleans
Breeze Airways
  • Breeze Airways
  • 25/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Los Angeles to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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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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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 31/7

23:00-05:00

Nonstop4h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/8

19:35-21:50

Nonstop4h 15m

$435

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/6

23:00-05:00

Nonstop4h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/6

19:35-21:50

Nonstop4h 15m

$497

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 15/9

18:20-23:58

Nonstop3h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 17/9

15:40-20:58

1 stop7h 18m

$572

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 19/6

14:14-23:49

1 stop7h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 23/6

08:03-10:10

Nonstop4h 07m

$572

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 1/7

23:39-05:39

Nonstop4h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/7

19:35-21:50

Nonstop4h 15m

$615

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 23/5

11:05-21:25

2 stops8h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 30/5

05:50-12:10

2 stops8h 20m

$621

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 18/6

23:00-05:00

Nonstop4h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 22/6

19:35-21:50

Nonstop4h 15m

$622

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 6/6

05:00-12:10

1 stop5h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/6

05:20-10:15

2 stops6h 55m

$662
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 10/9

07:35-13:15

Nonstop3h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 14/9

07:15-09:35

Nonstop4h 20m

$676
Cheapest one-way

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 1/10

23:10-05:00

Nonstop3h 50m

$207

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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?

Booking 51 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans (average of $343). Flying from Los Angeles to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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?

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 1 May 2026.

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 at midday, which can drop the price by up to 88% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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

    For as low as $572, Breeze Airways can have you in New Orleans from Los Angeles in 3h 38m. 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?

    $70 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 Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $133 and $160, 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 Aeromexico(83%), Virgin Atlantic(75%) or Delta(75%), 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 $300, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $263. The most popular route (Los Angeles Los Angeles - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $676.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans (average of $343). Flying from Los Angeles to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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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