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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans (LAX-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Los Angeles to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans is September, where tickets cost £210 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £319 and £317 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £412, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Los Angeles to New Orleans

Low season

January
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans

  • What can I find a cup of coffee at Los Angeles International Airport?

    Need your favorite hot beverage to get going in the morning? LAX has a number of coffee shops both pre-security and post-security. This includes Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Terminal 1, Starbucks in Terminal 2, Peet’s Coffee in Terminal 3, and Klatch Coffee in Terminal 7.

  • Where is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

    Also referred to as MSY, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is actually located in Kenner, LA. It is just 11 miles from the downtown area and about half an hour from the French Quarter and Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

  • Can you rent a car at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

    If your destination is in another town like Gonzales or Lafayette, LA, you’ll probably need to rent a car. You can do this right at the airport. To get to the rental car center at MSY, simply claim your baggage and exit from the West Terminal. Follow the walkway to the offices of car rental companies like Avis, Budget, Alamo, and Hertz.

  • How do I arrange for wheelchair and other assistance at the New Orleans Airport?

    For passengers with special needs, MSY offers a variety of services including baggage and wheelchair assistance. Make reservations for a SkyCap with your airline when you are booking your flight. If you failed to do so but still need help, look for an Airport Ambassador when you get into the arrivals hall.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

    Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Aeromexico offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to New Orleans flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £197 or less one-way.
  • Several airlines offer flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. This includes American, Delta, Frontier, and Southwest Airlines. The distance from Los Angeles to New Orleans is just under 2,000 miles, and the shortest flights will take less than 4 hours.
  • If traveling with kids, you’ll want to keep them busy while you’re waiting for your flight to depart. There is actually a learning center and museum located in the Imperial Terminal of LAX. For younger kids, there is also a beach-themed play area in the Bradley International Terminal. Ideal for kids who need to burn a little energy, it has creative toys such as foam blocks as well as physical activities like a slide and plane ride.
  • Once you’re off the plane you’ll probably be hungry, so get a taste of New Orleans before you leave the airport. Several restaurants at MSY serve gumbo, po-boys, fried chicken, and other Cajun/Creole foods. This includes Zatarain’s (Concourse B), Praline Connection (Concourse B), and Dooky Chase Restaurant (near Concourse C).
  • Once you’ve claimed your baggage, you’ll be on the first level of the airport. Just go out through the doors to get to a cab stand. If you are riding in the taxi alone, you’ll probably pay close to $40 to get to your accommodation. Public transportation, however, is also available. Both the city and regional transit services offer transportation from the airport to popular areas such as downtown. The cost per trip is just a couple dollars and you can catch the bus at Concourse C on the 2nd floor of the airport.
  • Thinking about taking a non-stop flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans? You’ll find a number of non-stop flights between these cities. This includes flights aboard American, Spirit, Delta, and Southwest Airlines. Most of these flights depart in the morning or early afternoon.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles Los Angeles to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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Los Angeles Los Angeles to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Breeze Airways,Delta,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

Breeze Airways,Delta,Southwest

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Wednesday

Breeze Airways,Delta,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

Breeze Airways,Delta,Southwest

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Friday

Breeze Airways,Delta,Southwest

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Saturday

Breeze Airways,Delta

Breeze Airways,Delta

Sunday

Breeze Airways,Delta,Southwest

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles Los Angeles

Monday

Breeze Airways,Delta,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

Breeze Airways,Delta,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

Breeze Airways,Delta,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

Breeze Airways,Delta,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Delta, +1 more

Friday

Breeze Airways,Delta,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

Breeze Airways,Delta

Breeze Airways,Delta

Sunday

Breeze Airways,Delta,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Delta, +1 more

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Compare transportation modes for Los Angeles to New Orleans

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Flights£3170h 00m
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