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 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 1,667 miles in approximately 3h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 98 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | 31 | 738, 739 | 4h15-4h19 | SkyTeam | AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | |
| AF Air France | 16 | 738 | 4h18-4h32 | SkyTeam | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 7 | BCS3 | 4h24 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 738, 7M8 | 4h20 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→LAX | PNS→LAX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 187 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 123 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 52m | 4h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: CDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 4:00 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, Delta Air Lines, Mexicana and Southwest Airlines. With 123 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSY to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to LAX ranges from 3 hours 52 minutes to 4 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,667 miles (2,682 km). There are approximately 123 weekly flights outbound and 94 return, totaling 217 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
98 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pensacola (PNS).