Flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, which is two hours behind New Orleans.
Each week, there are 36 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, select the 06:00 Delta Air Lines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 21:07 with Spirit Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MSY to LAX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, so jetting off to Los Angeles (and then seeing more parts of United States!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines on this route.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating MSY to LAX flights. An exceptional 87.73% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MSY and LAX include:
Dallas Love Field Airport
William P. Hobby Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is C$61. A return fare is currently C$122. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from MSY to LAX, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MSY to LAX.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.19% of flights that take off from MSY reach their destination on time.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central New Orleans. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MSY:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Reserve a hotel close to LAX if you're on a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond Los Angeles's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Los Angeles. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSY to LAX in February. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
