Cheap flights from California to New Orleans (MSY) from $58

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LAX — MSY
Jun 16 — Jun 231

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to New Orleans?

Find a great deal and save up to 72% by booking at least 22 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from California to New Orleans within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $278.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to New Orleans?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to New Orleans. Flights to New Orleans from California in August are about $313 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $82.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to MSY?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to New Orleans as you normally would.

Cheap California to New Orleans flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from California to New Orleans specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Prices were last updated on June 11, 2024.
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Tue 7/168:34 amSAN - MSY
1 stop10h 02mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/239:26 pmMSY - SAN
1 stop12h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/9$116
Fri 7/58:38 pmLAS - MSY
1 stop26h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/76:00 amMSY - LAS
Nonstop3h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$134
Tue 7/98:29 amSAN - MSY
1 stop10h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/169:26 pmMSY - SAN
1 stop12h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$137
Tue 7/98:29 amSAN - MSY
1 stop10h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/169:26 pmMSY - SAN
1 stop12h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/9$138
Thu 7/118:26 amSAN - MSY
1 stop5h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/169:26 pmMSY - SAN
1 stop12h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$143
Fri 6/2110:13 pmLAS - MSY
1 stop24h 53mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/236:00 amMSY - LAS
Nonstop3h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$146
Wed 7/176:00 amLAS - MSY
1 stop7h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/236:13 amMSY - LAS
1 stop7h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/9$147
Thu 7/118:26 amSAN - MSY
1 stop5h 19mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/129:50 amMSY - SAN
1 stop26h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$148
Mon 6/179:36 pmONT - MSY
1 stop21h 59mFrontier
Thu 6/2010:48 pmMSY - ONT
1 stop26h 52mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$148

California to New Orleans 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between California and New Orleans in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
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Tue 7/168:34 amSAN - MSY
1 stop10h 02mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/239:26 pmMSY - SAN
1 stop12h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/9$116
Fri 7/58:38 pmLAS - MSY
1 stop26h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/76:00 amMSY - LAS
Nonstop3h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$134
Tue 7/98:29 amSAN - MSY
1 stop10h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/169:26 pmMSY - SAN
1 stop12h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$137
Tue 7/98:29 amSAN - MSY
1 stop10h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/169:26 pmMSY - SAN
1 stop12h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/9$138
Thu 7/118:26 amSAN - MSY
1 stop5h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/169:26 pmMSY - SAN
1 stop12h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$143
Fri 6/2110:13 pmLAS - MSY
1 stop24h 53mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/236:00 amMSY - LAS
Nonstop3h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$146
Wed 7/176:00 amLAS - MSY
1 stop7h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/236:13 amMSY - LAS
1 stop7h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/9$147
Fri 8/165:01 amLAS - MSY
1 stop13h 35mFrontier
Sun 8/1810:45 pmMSY - LAS
1 stop20h 35mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$148
Thu 7/118:26 amSAN - MSY
1 stop5h 19mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/129:50 amMSY - SAN
1 stop26h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$148

California to New Orleans flights leaving soon

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Users seeking a last-minute flight from California to New Orleans should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Fri 6/2110:13 pmLAS - MSY
1 stop24h 53mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/236:00 amMSY - LAS
Nonstop3h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$146
Mon 6/179:36 pmONT - MSY
1 stop21h 59mFrontier
Thu 6/2010:48 pmMSY - ONT
1 stop26h 52mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$148
Tue 6/1811:34 amLAS - MSY
1 stop8h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/222:27 pmMSY - LAS
Nonstop3h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$172
Tue 6/183:02 pmLAS - MSY
Nonstop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/205:15 amMSY - LAS
Nonstop3h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$177
Mon 6/1712:59 amLAS - MSY
1 stop18h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/205:15 amMSY - LAS
Nonstop3h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$178
Wed 6/193:20 pmLAX - MSY
1 stop6h 21mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/265:00 amMSY - LAX
1 stop5h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$178
Mon 6/179:36 pmONT - MSY
1 stop21h 59mFrontier
Sun 6/2310:55 pmMSY - ONT
1 stop26h 49mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$178
Tue 6/183:02 pmLAS - MSY
Nonstop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/222:27 pmMSY - LAS
Nonstop3h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$179
Thu 6/207:41 amLAS - MSY
Nonstop3h 33mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/272:43 pmMSY - LAS
1 stop10h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$180

One-way flights to New Orleans from California

Search for one-way flight options from California to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from California to New Orleans. Users in need of a round-trip flight from California to New Orleans instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Thu 7/118:26 amSAN - MSY
1 stop5h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$58
Tue 7/168:34 amSAN - MSY
1 stop10h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$59
Thu 7/118:26 amSAN - MSY
1 stop5h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$65
Tue 6/2511:34 amLAS - MSY
1 stop8h 01mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$69
Wed 6/1912:59 amLAS - MSY
1 stop18h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$71
Mon 6/178:16 pmLAS - MSY
1 stop23h 19mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$73
Mon 6/179:36 pmONT - MSY
1 stop21h 59mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$73
Mon 8/197:48 pmLAS - MSY
1 stop23h 57mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$74
Mon 6/2412:59 amLAS - MSY
1 stop18h 36mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$75

Find flights from California to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.

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San DiegoNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Tue 7/16

1 stop10h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/23

1 stop12h 11m

$116

Las Vegas Harry Reid IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

LAS - MSY

LASMSY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 7/5

1 stop26h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/7

Nonstop3h 43m

$134

San DiegoNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Tue 7/9

1 stop10h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/16

1 stop12h 11m

$137

Las Vegas Harry Reid IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

LAS - MSY

LASMSY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/16

1 stop13h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/18

1 stop20h 35m

$148

Las Vegas Harry Reid IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

LAS - MSY

LASMSY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/6

1 stop6h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/20

1 stop13h 14m

$151

Las Vegas Harry Reid IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

LAS - MSY

LASMSY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/2

1 stop20h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/6

1 stop20h 35m

$157

Sacramento IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/12

1 stop6h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/19

1 stop6h 05m

$212

Los AngelesNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Sat 8/31

Nonstop3h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/3

Nonstop4h 01m

$217

San DiegoNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sat 8/17

1 stop6h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/21

1 stop5h 40m

$242

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated June 11, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to New Orleans, such as American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
78 reviews

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 6

Flight was canceled due to hurricane, understandable. Trying to use the website to get a refund was a horror show!!!! No phone number to speak with a person. Web site just kept looping back to the beginning. Website was convoluted, complicated, and not user friendly!!!! Hoping NEVER to 'attempt' to use Breeze Airways again and will NOT recommend them to any of my relatives, friends and/or business associates!!!!

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
78 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
78 reviews

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 6

Flight was canceled due to hurricane, understandable. Trying to use the website to get a refund was a horror show!!!! No phone number to speak with a person. Web site just kept looping back to the beginning. Website was convoluted, complicated, and not user friendly!!!! Hoping NEVER to 'attempt' to use Breeze Airways again and will NOT recommend them to any of my relatives, friends and/or business associates!!!!

8.1
Very good
9,267 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
78 reviews

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 6

Flight was canceled due to hurricane, understandable. Trying to use the website to get a refund was a horror show!!!! No phone number to speak with a person. Web site just kept looping back to the beginning. Website was convoluted, complicated, and not user friendly!!!! Hoping NEVER to 'attempt' to use Breeze Airways again and will NOT recommend them to any of my relatives, friends and/or business associates!!!!

8.0
Very good
10,277 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
78 reviews

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 6

Flight was canceled due to hurricane, understandable. Trying to use the website to get a refund was a horror show!!!! No phone number to speak with a person. Web site just kept looping back to the beginning. Website was convoluted, complicated, and not user friendly!!!! Hoping NEVER to 'attempt' to use Breeze Airways again and will NOT recommend them to any of my relatives, friends and/or business associates!!!!

7.4
Good
10,629 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
78 reviews

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 6

Flight was canceled due to hurricane, understandable. Trying to use the website to get a refund was a horror show!!!! No phone number to speak with a person. Web site just kept looping back to the beginning. Website was convoluted, complicated, and not user friendly!!!! Hoping NEVER to 'attempt' to use Breeze Airways again and will NOT recommend them to any of my relatives, friends and/or business associates!!!!

7.3
Good
14,129 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
78 reviews

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 6

Flight was canceled due to hurricane, understandable. Trying to use the website to get a refund was a horror show!!!! No phone number to speak with a person. Web site just kept looping back to the beginning. Website was convoluted, complicated, and not user friendly!!!! Hoping NEVER to 'attempt' to use Breeze Airways again and will NOT recommend them to any of my relatives, friends and/or business associates!!!!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from California?

    For a flight from California to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find flights from California to New Orleans for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from California to New Orleans for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $116, but on average you can expect to pay $148.

  • Are there nonstop flights from California to New Orleans for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from California to New Orleans under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to New Orleans is less than $196.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from California to New Orleans for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from California to New Orleans within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from California to New Orleans?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • How popular is this California to New Orleans flight route?

  • How many flights depart from California to New Orleans on average per day?

    Travelers can expect 3 flights from California to New Orleans on average per day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 100% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from California to New Orleans?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to New Orleans in 10h 02m. Fly via Spirit Airlines or Frontier to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1676 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to New Orleans?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to New Orleans?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to New Orleans consider choosing Spirit Airlines (94%), Aeromexico (94%) or Delta (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to New Orleans?

    On average you can expect to pay $702 for a flight from California to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $63 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $161.

  • What does LAX to MSY mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Los Angeles Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a LAX to MSY flight. San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Ontario Airport (ONT) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to New Orleans that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your California to New Orleans flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from California to New Orleans with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter California to New Orleans flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on California to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to New Orleans.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to New Orleans that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from California to New Orleans offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from California to New Orleans?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on California to New Orleans flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the California to New Orleans flight deals updated?

    The California to New Orleans flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/11.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from California to New Orleans?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Orleans (average of $249). Flying from California to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $341). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from California to New Orleans

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$92Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$104Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$160Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$180Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$235Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Linear Air TaxiCheapest$16,761Average$47,873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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Hourly flight availability from California to New Orleans

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