Cheap flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip flights $210
Frontier 1 stop 29 hr Thu, May 28 — Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight $111
Frontier 1 stop 29 hr Fri, Jun 5
The cheapest one-way flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights $228
Breeze Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Mon, Aug 10
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles is currently $228
Last-minute weekend getaway $386
United 2 stops 15 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New Orleans to Los Angeles is currently $386
Cheapest business class flights $468
Frontier 1 stop 29 hr Thu, May 28 — Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles is currently $468
Fastest flight 3 hr 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles takes 3 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $100–220
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $215–355

Popular airlines from New Orleans to Los Angeles

  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $324
    Typical price: $230–720
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    MSY - LAX Every day
    314 weekly connecting flights
    MSY - LAX Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $349
    Typical price: $270–620
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    MSY - LAX Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
    729 weekly connecting flights
    MSY - LAX Every day
  • American
    from $344
    Typical price: $250–650
    538 weekly connecting flights
    MSY - LAX Every day
  • United
    from $329
    Typical price: $325–580
    496 weekly connecting flights
    MSY - LAX Every day
  • Breeze
    Nonstop
    from $228
    Typical price: $245–470
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    MSY - LAX Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    8 weekly connecting flights
    MSY - LAX Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
  • JetBlue
    from $535
    Typical price: $450–1,050
    28 weekly connecting flights
    MSY - LAX Every day

Popular airports near New Orleans

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
    New Orleans United States 17 min 11 mi
  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
    Baton Rouge United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
  • Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
    Pensacola United States 3 hr 176 mi
  • Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
    Gulfport United States 1 hr 13 min 68 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
    Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT)
    Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $100 to $220.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles is $324, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles is $349, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest American flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles is $344, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest United flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest Breeze flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles is $228, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 10.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles is $535, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles starts at $210 from Thu, May 28 to Thu, Jun 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Fri, Jun 5.
3 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from New Orleans to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 20 nonstop flights and 314 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 6 nonstop flights and 729 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles are:
  • American offers 538 connecting flights per week. American flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • United offers 496 connecting flights per week. United flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Breeze offers 6 nonstop flights and 8 connecting flights per week. Breeze flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • JetBlue offers 28 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New Orleans and Los Angeles.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles is $324, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles is $349, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest American flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles is $344, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest United flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest Breeze flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles is $228, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 10.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles is $535, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
Delta, Breeze and Southwest fly direct from New Orleans to Los Angeles.
  • There are 20 Delta direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 6 Southwest direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
  • There are 6 Breeze direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New Orleans and Los Angeles at price $386 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
Delta, Breeze and Southwest fly direct from New Orleans to Los Angeles.
  • There are 20 Delta direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 6 Southwest direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
  • There are 6 Breeze direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New Orleans and Los Angeles start at $228 from Sat, Aug 1 to Mon, Aug 10 with Breeze.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New Orleans and Los Angeles start at $468 from Thu, May 28 to Thu, Jun 4 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New Orleans and Los Angeles start at $210 from Thu, May 28 to Thu, Jun 4.
To book business class trips from New Orleans to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New Orleans and Los Angeles starts at $386 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New Orleans and Los Angeles at price $386 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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