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The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Flights from New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA depart on average 94 times per day, taking around 7h 1m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $58 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 1669 miles (2686 km) distance in 4h 1m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1669 miles (2686 km) |
Average flight duration 7h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 |
Flights per day 94 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 4h 1m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$155
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$597
Fastest journey on Sep 19
4 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
5 h 41 m
Flights on Sep 19
76
Distance
2686 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $597 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $155.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 76 flights from New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct flights cover the 2686 km distance in an average of 5 h 41 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the longest flights will take 6 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
352
UA2421 · UA626
UA1376 · UA1561 · UA626
UA5567 · UA1768 · UA2115
UA2253 · UA589 · UA2001
352
UA2296 · UA1743
AA2157 · AA442
UA5567 · UA2600
AA1470 · AA3181Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $319 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 9h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $319, while a flight costs an average of $657.
Distance: 1669 miles (2686 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$657 Average price | $609 Average price | $319 Average price Cheapest | $382 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 1m Average total duration Fastest 7h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 54h 41m Average total duration 54h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43h 13m Average total duration 42h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
8.1 - 16.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 6.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $290 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $609.
A bus is $339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $657.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 42h 43m.
Train takes on average 54h 11m.
The table below shows live departures for New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA flights for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA2105 · UA2460 | 9:53 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h54 | 1:47 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2105 · UA2611 · UA2001 | 9:53 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h45 | 6:38 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AA2157 · AA336 · AA1362 | 10:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h27 | 3:27 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2157 · AA1275 | 10:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h22 | 2:22 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2157 · AA1669 | 10:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h39 | 4:39 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1677 · UA511 · UA552 | 10:31 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 14h20 | 10:51 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1677 · UA2240 | 10:31 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h40 | 7:11 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1677 · UA1334 · UA552 | 10:31 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 14h20 | 10:51 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1684 · AA1504 | 11:16 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h25 | 5:41 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1684 · AA1669 | 11:16 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h23 | 4:39 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA529+ AA4040 | 11:34 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h13 | 5:47 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2364+ AA4040 | 11:34 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h44 | 8:18 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3063+ AA4040 | 11:34 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 12h03 | 9:37 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2497 · UA1496 | 12:00 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h24 | 8:24 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2497 · UA2299 | 12:00 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 12h59 | 10:59 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1650 · AA1669 | 12:22 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h17 | 4:39 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1650 · AA1504 | 12:22 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h19 | 5:41 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1650 · AA2125 | 12:22 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h37 | 6:59 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1301 · UA2299 | 2:05 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h54 | 10:59 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1301 · UA308 | 2:05 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h20 | 10:25 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2296 · UA1743 | 2:15 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h52 | 6:07 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2296 · UA382 · UA552 | 2:15 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h36 | 10:51 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2296 · UA1415 · UA2028 | 2:15 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h38 | 8:53 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1532 · UA2607 · UA552 | 3:45 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h06 | 10:51 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2627 · AA2043 | 3:46 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h13 | 7:59 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2627 · AA2038 | 3:46 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h05 | 10:51 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2325 · UA2411 | 4:25 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h27 | 8:52 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA2325 · UA1704 | 4:25 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h19 | 8:44 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2325 · UA2028 | 4:25 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h28 | 8:53 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2325 · UA2426 | 4:25 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h22 | 8:47 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA203 · UA326 | 5:32 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h03 | 9:35 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1811 · AA2038 | 6:33 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h18 | 10:51 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
352 | 7:55 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 4h35 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
UA5567 · UA1383 | 5:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h57 | 11:02 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5567 · UA1768 · UA2441 | 5:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h52 | 1:57 PM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5567 · UA2600 | 5:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h57 | 9:02 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5567 · UA1768 · UA2115 | 5:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h32 | 11:37 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA5567 · UA2744 · UA2441 | 5:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h52 | 1:57 PM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3229 · AA2903 | 6:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 12h10 | 4:15 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3229 · AA3008 | 6:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h24 | 2:29 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3229 · AA1979 | 6:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h20 | 12:25 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2124 · UA2240 | 7:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 13h51 | 6:51 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1470 · AA442 | 8:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h54 | 12:54 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1470 · AA1275 | 8:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h22 | 2:22 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1470 · AA3181 | 8:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h05 | 12:05 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1470 · AA1658+ AA4973 | 8:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h16 | 1:16 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2421 · UA2610 | 8:13 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h22 | 3:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2421 · UA2441 | 8:13 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h44 | 1:57 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2421 · UA626 | 8:13 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h00 | 3:13 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA2421 · UA5440 | 8:13 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h17 | 3:30 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2421 · UA1506 | 8:13 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h55 | 2:08 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA424 · AA2005 | 8:18 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h45 | 2:03 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1376 · UA1707 | 8:20 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h52 | 3:12 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1376 · UA1013 | 8:20 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h57 | 1:17 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1376 · UA1561 · UA626 | 8:20 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h53 | 3:13 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA2172 · UA1652 | 9:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h24 | 5:24 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2157 · AA1275 | 9:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h22 | 2:22 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2157 · AA2043 | 9:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 12h59 | 7:59 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2157 · AA442 | 9:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h54 | 12:54 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2157 · AA359 · AA1362 | 9:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h27 | 3:27 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2157 · AA336 · AA1362 | 9:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h27 | 3:27 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2105 · UA2168 · UA1497 | 9:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h49 | 5:29 PM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 at cafes for counter service or coffee.
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Most New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA flights use the New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International to Los Angeles International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare New Orleans, LA and Los Angeles, CA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International is 1 km from New Orleans city centre. Public transport options include:
New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in Concourse B and C, including local cuisine and fast food options like Café du Monde and MoPho.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near baggage claim and ticketingas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels like Hilton New Orleans Airport within walking distance..
Los Angeles International Airport is 2 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Los Angeles International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles International Airport: Ramps.
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