New Orleans to Los Angeles (MSY–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSY–LAX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,667 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 33 | 738 | 4h15-5h18 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 20 | 738 | 4h15-4h35 | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 12 | 738, 7M8 | 4h20-5h02 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 11 | 738 | 4h18-4h32 | SkyTeam | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 7 | BCS3 | 4h24 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MSY: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
MSY–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to LAX
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSY to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to LAX ranges from 4 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,667 miles (2,682 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 146 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.