Direct flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans
32 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from LAX to MSY.
Flight time: about 3h14m nonstop
Flying back? New Orleans → Los Angeles · 28 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Los Angeles local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta DAL1112 | 6:30a | 3h14m | Mon, Sun |
| Delta DAL1112 | 6:40a | 3h14m | Tue–Sat |
| Southwest SWA1843 | 8:10a | 3h10m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2289 | 8:55a | 3h14m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA1739 | 11:05a | 3h9m | Sun |
| Delta DAL2096 | 11:15a | 3h16m | Mon, Sun |
| Delta DAL2096 | 11:25a | 3h15m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA4492 | 3:45p | 3h14m | Sat |
| Delta DAL2154 | 4:00p | 3h4m | Tue, Wed, Sat |
| Delta DAL2154 | 6:20p | 3h9m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| Breeze Airways MXY353 | 11:10p | 3h11m | Tue, Thu, Sun |
| Breeze Airways MXY353 | 11:15p | 3h21m | Mon, Fri |
| Breeze Airways MXY353 | 11:40p | 3h22m | Wed, Sat |
Delta
SouthwestOther airports near Los Angeles with nonstops to New Orleans
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| SAN — San DiegoSouthwest | 109 mi | 6 |
The route
One hop: LAX → MSYDrag to pan · scroll with ⌘/Ctrl to zoom · arrow keys when focused
Nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans (MSY)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has 32 nonstop flights a week to New Orleans (MSY), operated by Delta, Breeze Airways and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of LAX and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
The nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans (MSY) takes about 3h14m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
Driving from Los Angeles to New Orleans takes about 27h 24m behind the wheel — roughly 1,896 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h14m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
Yes — 28 nonstop flights a week from New Orleans (MSY) back to Los Angeles (LAX) on Delta, Breeze Airways and Southwest, based on recently observed departures.