Los Angeles to New Orleans (LAX–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–MSY is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 1,667 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, VS, WS | 18 | 738, 739 | 3h46-3h53 | SkyTeam | AM, VS, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 11 | 738, 7M8, 7S7 | 3h45-3h50 | – | – | |
| LA LATAM Chile | 7 | 738 | 3h53 | – | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 7 | 223 | 4h | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 1 | 738 | 3h43 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→MSY | LGB→MSY | SNA→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 73 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 3h 27m | 2h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 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 Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, LATAM Chile, Breeze Airways, Air France and Alaska Airlines. With 73 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to MSY is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,667 miles (2,682 km). There are approximately 73 weekly flights outbound and 100 return, totaling 173 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Austin Bergstrom and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Santa Ana (SNA) and Carlsbad (CLD).