Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

Yes, direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles are available. Across the trailing quarter, approximately 24.7% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

What's the flight time from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

The typical direct flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles has a median duration of 4 hours and 15 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to 6 hours and 41 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2683 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

Historically, good prices on flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles are frequent. This route is classified as one that regularly offers favorable deals. This trend has been observed consistently across the trailing 30 days.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from New Orleans to Los Angeles

2026-10-02 – 2026-10-05
MSY - Los Angeles
82% AI deal score
$274
$176
Round trip
2026-10-05 – 2026-10-08
MSY - Los Angeles
72% AI deal score
$268
$219
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2027-01-09 – 2027-01-24
MSY - Los Angeles
71% AI deal score
$233
$221
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2027-01-13 – 2027-01-23
MSY - Los Angeles
72% AI deal score
$244
$221
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2027-01-20 – 2027-01-24
MSY - Los Angeles
74% AI deal score
$267
$221
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2027-01-09 – 2027-01-13
MSY - Los Angeles
74% AI deal score
$265
$221
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2027-01-21 – 2027-01-23
MSY - Los Angeles
74% AI deal score
$266
$221
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2027-01-22 – 2027-01-23
MSY - Los Angeles
74% AI deal score
$269
$221
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2027-01-22 – 2027-01-24
MSY - Los Angeles
74% AI deal score
$269
$221
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2027-01-09 – 2027-01-10
MSY - Los Angeles
73% AI deal score
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$221
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New Orleans to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles

Flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles cover a distance of 2,683 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles, recent fares typically range from $219–$787, with a median price of $436. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles? The data indicates that October is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $182. Following closely, August also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $203. Travelers can also find good value in April, where the median fare is $246.

Most itineraries for this route are not direct; most itineraries connect at least once. Only 24.7% of recent fares from New Orleans to Los Angeles were for non-stop flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles? A typical journey from New Orleans to Los Angeles takes 4h 15m, including connections. For itineraries with connections, the median journey time extends to 6h 54m, while direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles have a median flight time of 4h 15m.

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

Regular price: $229 - $432

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

The regular price range for this route is $229 to $432. The current lowest deal is $175 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 2-Oct 5.

now $175

Low $229

High $432

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from MSY to LAX is March, with a median price of $151. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1091. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $151

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,091

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Los Angeles

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$451

$406

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$378

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$325

$291

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$451

$416

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$222

$246

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$295

$240

One-way

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

1 night

Jan 23 - Jan 24

$269 → $221

18%

4 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 24

$267 → $221

17%

3 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 23

$267 → $221

17%

2 nights

Jan 22 - Jan 24

$266 → $221

17%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles

New Orleans - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from MSY to LAX are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October, August, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 15m

Direct flights typically take 4h 15m, while connecting flights average 6h 54m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 75.3% of routes, with 2 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Breeze Airways is one airline that offers direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles appear frequently, about every 30 days.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) is a convenient option for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$221

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles, offering convenient access for your trip.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$221

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, with easier navigation.

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

💸 Flights from ~$266

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

44% AI deal score

$1,757

From MSY

Elite

Sep 30

Los Angeles, United States

41% AI deal score

$2,127

From MSY

Elite

Nov 06

Los Angeles, United States

41% AI deal score

$2,195

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 for a flight is typically around $317. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $847. Similarly, booking 7-13 days out also shows higher average prices at $764, based on data across the trailing 90 days.

A good price for a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles is considered to be $219 or less. Historically, the median price for this route has been $436. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $787 or less. These figures are based on data collected over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, October and August have offered the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles, with median prices of $182 and $203 respectively. April also presents a relatively low median price at $246. The annual median price for this route is $436, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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New Orleans to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles

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

Regular price: $229 - $432

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

The regular price range for this route is $229 to $432. The current lowest deal is $175 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 2-Oct 5.

now $175

Low $229

High $432

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles

March

Cheapest

Flights from $151

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,091

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Los Angeles

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$451

$406

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$378

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$325

$291

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$451

$416

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$222

$246

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Los Angeles

New Orleans (MSY) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$295

$240

One-way

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

1 night

Jan 23 - Jan 24

$269 → $221

18%

4 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 24

$267 → $221

17%

3 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 23

$267 → $221

17%

2 nights

Jan 22 - Jan 24

$266 → $221

17%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles