Direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles
26 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MSY to LAX.
Flight time: about 3h32m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in New Orleans local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta DAL2085 | 8:04a | 3h34m | Wed |
| Delta DAL2085 | 8:11a | 3h42m | Fri–Sun |
| Delta DAL2085 | 8:16a | 3h32m | Mon–Tue |
| Breeze Airways MXY352 | 8:27a | 3h18m | Wed |
| Delta DAL2085 | 9:13a | 3h15m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3816 | 12:39p | 3h41m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3816 | 12:46p | 3h33m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3816 | 1:10p | 3h24m | Thu |
| Delta DAL872 | 2:49p | 3h34m | Thu, Sat, Sun |
| Delta DAL872 | 3:08p | 3h34m | Tue, Fri |
| Delta DAL872 | 3:25p | 3h33m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3056 | 3:28p | 3h24m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA202 | 3:35p | 3h34m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3056 | 4:00p | 3h32m | Tue |
| Delta DAL872 | 5:35p | 3h28m | Wed |
| Breeze Airways MXY6209 | 6:10p | 3h30m | Sun |
| Delta DAL2096 | 6:17p | 3h25m | Sun |
| Delta DAL2096 | 6:51p | 3h21m | Mon |
| Breeze Airways MXY352 | 8:00p | 3h35m | Mon, Fri |
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Nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 26 nonstop flights a week to Los Angeles (LAX), operated by Delta, Breeze Airways and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MSY and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 3h32m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
Driving from New Orleans to Los Angeles takes about 27h 24m behind the wheel — roughly 1,896 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h32m.