Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans
Looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Los Angeles to New Orleans vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,000–15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans for specific travel dates.
2026-12-04
LAX - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-11-11
LAX - MSY
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-11-13
LAX - MSY
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-11-26
LAX - MSY
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-12-27
LAX - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $11.2
AA
2026-11-13
LAX - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $36.2
AV
Los Angeles to New Orleans flight facts
Distance
1,667 mi
2,683 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - New Orleans · Santa Ana is 36 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Ontario - New Orleans · Ontario is 47 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Los Angeles - Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge is 65 mi from New Orleans
Flights Los Angeles - Gulfport · Gulfport is 76 mi from New Orleans
Flights San Diego - New Orleans · San Diego is 109 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Los Angeles - Mobile · Mobile is 129 mi from New Orleans
Premium cabin flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
LAX - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
LAX - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
LAX - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
LAX - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
LAX - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
LAX - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Selected hotels for your next stay
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
New Orleans, LA (USA)
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
From 55,000 Pts or $229
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
New Orleans (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
From Pts or $458
JW Marriott New Orleans
New Orleans, LA (USA)
JW Marriott New Orleans
From Pts or $172
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Los Angeles to New Orleans depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Cheapest Flights to New OrleansAward flights to the United States
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans.
Los Angeles and New Orleans are about 1,667 miles (2,683 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,667-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Departures from Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). Arrivals in New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into New Orleans, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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