Los Angeles to New Orleans (LAX–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–MSY is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,667 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico | 23 | 738, 739 | 3h21-3h34 | SkyTeam | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 21 | 738, 752 | 2h40-3h38 | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 12 | 738, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h40-3h30 | – | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 7 | 223 | 3h45 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→MSY | CLD→MSY | SAN→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 86 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | – | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 3h 8m | 3h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · MSY: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in New Orleans.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–MSY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to MSY
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to MSY ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,667 miles (2,682 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 83 return, totaling 146 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD) and San Diego (SAN).