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Explore current cheapest deals departing from New Orleans to Los Angeles

August 31 - September 30

Cheapest
Best

MSY - Los Angeles

$225

$194

Round trip

August 28 - August 31

MSY - Los Angeles

$194

$198

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September 19 - September 21

MSY - Los Angeles

$204

$198

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August 26 - August 27

MSY - Los Angeles

$195

$199

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August 27 - August 31

MSY - Los Angeles

$193

$199

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September 2 - September 9

MSY - Los Angeles

$186

$199

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September 2 - September 8

MSY - Los Angeles

$185

$199

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September 3 - September 8

MSY - Los Angeles

$193

$199

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September 16 - September 23

MSY - Los Angeles

$195

$199

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August 18 - September 16

Earliest

MSY - Los Angeles

$163

$199

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Insights for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles

Flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles typically range from $208–$689, with a median fare of $328. Right now, fares for this route are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fluctuations.
When is the cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles? The most affordable month to fly is typically October, with a median fare of $182. Other cost-effective months include August, where the median fare is $203, and April, with a median fare of $246. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.
Most itineraries for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles connect at least once, with only 24.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles are available, you are more likely to encounter itineraries with at least one stop.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles? A typical journey from New Orleans to Los Angeles takes 11h 47m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, making the total travel time significantly longer than a direct flight would be.
The route from New Orleans to Los Angeles covers a distance of 2683 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a substantial journey, often involving several hours in the air and potentially extended layovers.

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Los Angeles

Regular price: $199 - $398

Prices for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $199 and $398. The current lowest deal is $194 with Breeze Airways, for travel from August 31 to September 30.

now $194

Low $199

High $398

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from MSY to LAX is October, with a median price of $182. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1043. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $182

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,043

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Direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles

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Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Los Angeles

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$481

$408

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

Breeze Airways

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$306

$275

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

Breeze Airways

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$301

$279

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

Breeze Airways

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$159

$204

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

Breeze Airways

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$193

$207

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$271

$248

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles

3 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 23

$481  →  $408

15%

Aug 31 - Sep 30

$225  →  $194

14%

6 nights

Jul 8 - Jul 14

$306  →  $275

10%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$286  →  $256

10%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles

New Orleans - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from MSY to LAX are below the typical level, with deals as low as $194.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from MSY to LAX is October, with a median price of $182.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 11h 47m.

Connecting flights from MSY to LAX typically take 11h 47m, covering a distance of 2683 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, making up 75.1% of deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights.

Breeze Airways has offered direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, more than once per day.

Deals from MSY to LAX appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day historically.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a good choice for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$194

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles, offering many flight options from New Orleans.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$194

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a convenient alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$194

John Wayne (SNA)

John Wayne (SNA) is the primary airport for Orange County with extensive domestic service.

📍 ~60 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$246

Long Beach (LGB)

Long Beach (LGB) is easier to navigate and significantly less crowded than LAX, close to South Los Angeles.

📍 ~35 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$393

Ontario International (ONT)

Ontario International (ONT) is a major alternative for the Inland Empire and Eastern Los Angeles.

📍 ~60 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$254

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International (SAN) is a major international hub, a robust backup for specific routes.

📍 ~180 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$181

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles is 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $317. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise significantly, averaging $847. Conversely, booking 60+ days out also resulted in higher average prices, around $439.

Across the trailing quarter, a fare of $208 or less from New Orleans to Los Angeles is considered a good price. The median price for this route was $328. Prices typically ranged up to $689 for the higher end of fares in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, October has offered the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles, with a median price of $182. August also presented favorable prices, with a median of $203. The annual median price for this route was $328, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings.