Los Angeles to New Orleans flights
Direct and connecting flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans take?
Flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans (MSY) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
Airline availability for LAX to MSY changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
Direct (nonstop) availability on LAX to MSY varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Delta Air Lines5-yr attributed events: 52Last 90 days: none recorded
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- MXY5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Southwest Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| United Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| MXY | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning LAX → MSY
LAX to MSY is a medium-haul route of 2,682 km (1,667 mi). See the return MSY → LAX route.
Alternative airports near Los Angeles: Hawthorne (HHR) — 7 km, Santa Monica (SMO) — 9 km, Torrance (TOA) — 17 km.
Alternative airports near New Orleans: New Orleans (NEW) — 23 km, New Orleans (NBG) — 29 km, Baton Rouge (BTR) — 104 km.