Los Angeles to New Orleans (LAX–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,667 mi airlines 63/wk
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Flight Schedule 29 flights Verified 3h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN1085
WN Southwest
738
6:38 AM
PDT T1
12:18 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1112
DL Delta
738
7:20 AM
PDT T2
12:48 PM
EDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2870
WN Southwest
7M8
8:35 AM
PDT T1
2:05 PM
EDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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DL8928
DL Delta
752
10:30 AM
PDT
4:08 PM
EDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
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WN4300
WN Southwest
7M8
11:10 AM
PDT T1
4:40 PM
EDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AM3826
AM Aeromexi
738
1:29 PM
PDT T3
6:58 PM
EDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2096
DL Delta
738
2:41 PM
PDT T2
8:36 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2335
WN Southwest
7S7
2:53 PM
PDT T1
8:34 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3332
AM Aeromexi
738
5:10 PM
PDT T3
10:40 PM
EDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3328
AM Aeromexi
738
5:10 PM
PDT T3
10:40 PM
EDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AM3401
AM Aeromexi
739
6:15 PM
PDT T3
11:49 PM+1
EDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2154
DL Delta
738
6:27 PM
PDT T3
12:07 AM+1
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3302
AM Aeromexi
738
6:35 PM
PDT T3
11:56 PM+1
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3542
AM Aeromexi
738
6:35 PM
PDT T2
12:04 AM+1
EDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX353
MX Breeze
223
11:59 PM
PDT T1
5:44 AM+1
EDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4015
AM Aeromexi
738
6:15 AM
EDT TM
8:50 AM
PDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
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DL2085
DL Delta
738
7:00 AM
EDT TM
9:18 AM
PDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AM4008
AM Aeromexi
738
3:00 PM
EDT
5:15 PM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1114
DL Delta
738
3:00 PM
EDT
5:15 PM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AF2760
AF Air France
738
3:04 PM
EDT
5:29 PM
PDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AM4145
AM Aeromexi
738
3:04 PM
EDT
5:29 PM
PDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN840
WN Southwest
738
3:39 PM
EDT
5:41 PM
PDT
5h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL933
DL Delta
738
4:10 PM
EDT TM
6:13 PM
PDT
5h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3610
WN Southwest
7M8
6:15 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
PDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2985
AF Air France
738
6:40 PM
EDT
9:12 PM
PDT
4h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2097
DL Delta
738
7:59 PM
EDT
10:17 PM
PDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2179
AF Air France
738
7:59 PM
EDT
10:17 PM
PDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX352
MX Breeze
BCS3
8:20 PM
EDT
10:44 PM
PDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL909
DL Delta
738
10:04 PM
EDT TM
11:56 PM
PDT
4h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Los Angeles to New Orleans
4 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 1,667 mi 2h 40m nonstop +3h ahead 65 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 23 738, 739 3h21-3h34 77% SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 21 738, 752 2h40-3h38 77% SkyTeam
WN Southwest Airlines 12 738, 7M8, 7S7 2h40-3h30 77%
MX Breeze Airways 7 223 3h45 77%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
738 Boeing 737-800 – AM, DL, WN
739 Boeing 737-900 – AM
752 Boeing 757-200 – DL
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (44 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: MX + WN (19 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to MSY direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
83
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,206
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → MSY
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
67%
Return
MSY → LAX
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → MSY delays →

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
New Orleans is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,667 mi / 2,682 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 3h 45m.
Getting to LAX

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

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,667 mi / 2,682 km
Flight time2h 40m to 3h 45m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights63 out / 83 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 3h 45m. The route covers 1,667 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from LAX to MSY. The return direction has about 83 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, SCF, APC, ASE, OAK, MKC, APF, EGE, MEM, CGF, PNS, GSO, PBI, MKE, SAV, OPF, RSW, GUA, CLE, YUL, SAL, SJO, HOU, LAS, CLT, DAL, DFW, SAN, MCO, ATL, AUS, IAH, IAD, BNA, MIA, TPA, DTW, SAT, DEN, ORD, MCI, STL, MDW, FLL, SLC, PHX, PHL, SFO, EWR, BWI, LGA, MSP, SEA, BOS, PDX, LHR, JFK, DCA, YYZ, CVG, CUN, RDU, ADS, XNA and PIT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from MSY to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD and SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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).