Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles
Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles
Looking for cheap flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles? 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 New Orleans to Los Angeles vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,000–15,900 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 New Orleans to Los Angeles for specific travel dates.
2026-12-10
MSY - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-10
MSY - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-16
MSY - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 15,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-10
MSY - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $30.6
2026-12-03
MSY - LAX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,900 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-04
MSY - LAX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,900 Pts + $5.6
New Orleans to Los Angeles 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
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New Orleans - Santa Ana · Santa Ana is 36 mi from Los Angeles
Flights New Orleans - Ontario · Ontario is 47 mi from Los Angeles
Flights New Orleans - San Diego · San Diego is 109 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Pensacola - Los Angeles · Pensacola is 186 mi from New Orleans
Premium cabin flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
MSY - LAX
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
MSY - LAX
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
MSY - LAX
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
MSY - LAX
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
MSY - LAX
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
MSY - LAX
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Hollywood (United States)
Dream Hollywood
From 15,000 Pts or $267
Los Angeles (United States)
Hotel Figueroa
From 15,000 Pts or $189
Newport Beach (United States)
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
From 15,000 Pts or $249
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New Orleans to Los Angeles 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.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles.
New Orleans and Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
Departures from New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY). Arrivals in Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Los Angeles, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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