Long Beach to New Orleans (LGB–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LGB Airport Page →
1,652 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 5h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 5h 15m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 26m HNWWN → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to New Orleans flights
HOU Houston 5h 30m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to New Orleans flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 35m WN → MXWN Las Vegas (LAS) to New Orleans flights
AUS Austin 6h 8m WN → AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to New Orleans flights
DEN Denver 6h 10m UAWN → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to New Orleans flights
BNA Nashville 7h 25m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
MDW Chicago 10h WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans flights
SLC Salt Lake City 16h 2m AFDLKE → DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to New Orleans flights
SFO San Francisco 17h 44m UA → EJANZUA San Francisco (SFO) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Long Beach to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,652 mi 3h 27m nonstop +2h ahead

LGB–MSY had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,652 miles in 3h 27m.

Also explore LGB Routes MSY Routes LGB Live Flights MSY Live Flights LGB Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Long Beach flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LGB–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 1 – – 50% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DAL ~5h 15m SMF ~5h 26m PHX ~5h 26m HOU ~5h 30m LAS ~5h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
463
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGB → MSY
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
34%
Return
MSY → LGB
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGB delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Long Beach

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric LGB→MSY LAX→MSY SNA→MSY
Distance from LGB – 17 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 1
Weekly flights – 66 –
Flight time 3h 27m 3h 29m 2h 54m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to New Orleans flights · Carlsbad (CLD) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGB with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Long Beach.
LGB: PDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,652 mi / 2,658 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 27m gate to gate.
Facts

LGB–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Long Beach to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,652 mi / 2,658 km
Flight time3h 27m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGB to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Long Beach International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 3h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 1,652 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LGB to MSY: Alaska Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 27m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Phoenix Sky Harbor and William P. Hobby.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Long Beach.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, SNA and CLD. 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 LGB to MSY

Long Beach International Airport (LGB) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LGB to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGB to MSY is about 3 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,652 miles (2,658 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Phoenix Sky Harbor and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana (SNA) and Carlsbad (CLD).