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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Orleans to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 9:34 am
• Latest: departs at 8:25 pm and lands at 12:49 am.

The flight takes about 4h 24m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles takes 4h 24m, covering 1,666 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles range from $286 to $490, with an average of $367 over the past 12 months. Anything below $286 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $367 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $256 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $367 for nonstop.

Breeze Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New Orleans to Los Angeles flights are:

• Breeze Airways: 91% on time
• Delta: 89% on time
• Southwest: 78% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Orleans to Los Angeles flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $182 to $1,772. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New Orleans to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $160, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $48 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New Orleans to Los Angeles route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 51m.

One-stop flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $336 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $452, a difference of $116.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between New Orleans and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Southwest
• Breeze Airways

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 27m, compared with 5h 32m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 5h 37m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind New Orleans (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New Orleans to Los Angeles flights:

• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

When you go from New Orleans to Los Angeles, it is possible to find a selection of daily direct flights, with these trips frequently being serviced by Delta or Spirit Airlines. You may also find flights that require travelers to have a layover, which often takes place in cities like Dallas or Las Vegas. Airlines that frequently service flights for this route that require a connection include American and Spirit Airlines.

The easiest way to go from downtown New Orleans to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is usually by driving, which will take you anywhere from 20 to 25min in total. Public transportation is an option as well, such as bus line 202, which will bring you to the airport in approximately 50min.

It is usually the quickest to drive from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center, which will take approximately 20 to 25min unless there is extra traffic. You can opt to take the LAX FlyAway bus as well, which usually takes around 1h in total.

Many rental agencies have offices right near Los Angeles International Airport and there is a complimentary shuttle service that can be used to go to each branch. Some of the companies that you will find include Alamo, Dollar, and Enterprise. These rental companies keep their fleets directly next to their offices, making it easy to grab your car after your flight has landed.