Journey information
Overview: New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA flight
Flights from New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA depart on average 68 times per day, taking around 4h 44m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:09, 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 4h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Flights per day 68 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 4h 1m |
Cheapest month to travel September |
First flight 00:09 |
Last flight 23:58 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$276
Average price
$831
Fastest journey
4 h 27 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Flights per day
93
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 $831 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $276.
Of the 93 flights that leave New Orleans, LA for Los Angeles, CA onSun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct flights cover the 2686 km distance in an average of 5 h 42 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 27 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the longest flights will take 6 h 9 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.
NK613
UA2296 · UA2338 · UA2411
UA4023 · UA241 · UA2411
NK2244 · NK323
UA1763 · UA2154
NK613
AA2183 · AA1405
UA2296 · UA1743
AA1768 · AA1528
UA1763 · UA430Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio 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 flight with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €45, and a train costs an average of €136.
Distance: 1669 miles (2686 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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€165 Average price Cheapest | €555 Average price | €207 Average price |
7h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 51h 2m Average total duration 50h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40h 35m Average total duration 40h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
8.1 - 16.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 6.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA flights for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1676 · AA2026 | 12:11 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h55 | 8:06 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1713 · AA2755 | 12:18 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h25 | 7:43 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1713 · AA2720 | 12:18 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h59 | 11:17 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1768 · AA1759 | 12:50 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 13h48 | 2:38 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1768 · AA2732 | 12:50 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h21 | 8:11 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1768 · AA1528 | 12:50 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h02 | 6:52 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1768 · AA2754 | 12:50 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h57 | 10:47 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1768 · AA2793 | 12:50 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h56 | 9:46 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1821 · UA1383 | 1:00 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h23 | 7:23 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1821 · UA2611 · UA1695 | 1:00 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 13h09 | 2:09 AM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1821 · UA2611 · UA325 | 1:00 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 14h39 | 3:39 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA2490 · UA1363 | 1:00 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h31 | 11:31 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1821 · UA2319 | 1:00 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h07 | 10:07 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2935 · AA2744 | 1:28 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h27 | 10:55 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1763 · UA2154 | 2:29 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h32 | 9:01 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA1763 · UA1320 | 2:29 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h37 | 9:06 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1763 · UA1013 | 2:29 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h34 | 9:03 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1763 · UA430 | 2:29 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h09 | 8:38 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1128 · UA1973 | 2:35 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 11h08 | 1:43 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1128 · UA1498 | 2:35 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h23 | 10:58 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1128 · UA5661 | 2:35 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h16 | 10:51 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA1353 · UA2238 | 3:02 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 13h11 | 4:13 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK150 · NK2413 · NK1984 | 3:12 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 24h06 | 3:18 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2157 · AA2900 | 3:27 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h19 | 11:46 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2157 · AA2793 | 3:27 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h19 | 9:46 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2157 · AA1759 | 3:27 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 11h11 | 2:38 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2157 · AA2754 | 3:27 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h20 | 10:47 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2967 · AA2754 | 4:25 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h22 | 10:47 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2967 · AA1759 | 4:25 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h13 | 2:38 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2967 · AA2900 | 4:25 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h21 | 11:46 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2296 · UA2658 | 8:14 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h20 | 4:34 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2296 · UA1563 | 8:14 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h38 | 5:52 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1495 · UA516 | 8:30 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h55 | 6:25 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2325 · UA425 | 8:35 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h32 | 5:07 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2325 · UA2171 | 8:35 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h11 | 4:46 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2325 · UA2240 | 8:35 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h45 | 3:20 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2325 · UA2411 | 8:35 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h32 | 5:07 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA2325 · UA1368 | 8:35 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h40 | 5:15 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1785 · AA3301 | 9:04 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h53 | 7:57 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1785 · AA1577 | 9:04 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h31 | 6:35 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2468 · UA1563 | 9:42 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h10 | 5:52 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1577+ AA4077 | 10:42 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h53 | 6:35 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3301+ AA4077 | 10:42 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h15 | 7:57 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1444 · UA1545 | 11:07 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h35 | 5:42 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1444 · UA2095 | 11:07 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h48 | 5:55 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1444 · UA434 | 11:07 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h23 | 7:30 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1444 · UA1563 | 11:07 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h45 | 5:52 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3460 · UA2629 | 11:15 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h44 | 7:59 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3460 · UA2378 | 11:15 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h34 | 8:49 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5433+ AA3301 | 11:38 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h19 | 7:57 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5433+ AA1577 | 11:38 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h57 | 6:35 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
AA2183 · AA1405 | 12:18 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h37 | 5:55 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2983 · AA1334 | 12:53 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h46 | 8:39 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2958 · AA3301 | 1:47 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h10 | 7:57 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK613 | 2:11 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 4h27 | 6:38 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Academy Awards, annual ceremony honoring outstanding achievements in the film industry
- LA County Fair, a large fair featuring rides, food, and entertainment
- Hollywood Bowl Concerts, summer concert series held at the iconic outdoor venue
- Rose Parade, New Year's Day parade showcasing elaborate flower-covered floats.
- Memorial Day, long weekend marking the unofficial start of summer with beach activities
- Independence Day, celebrations with fireworks and barbecues
- Labor Day, a holiday that offers a chance to enjoy the last days of summer before fall
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and festive meals in pleasant weather.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Popular airports from New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in Concourse B and C, including local gift shops and newsstands.
- Parking available, Garage Parking approximately 3.8€ ($4) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in Concourse B and C, including local cuisine and fast food options like Café du Monde and MoPho.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels like Hilton New Orleans Airport within walking distance.
- Showers are available in some lounges, but access may require a lounge pass or membership.
- Lounges such as the Delta Sky Club available, offering refreshments and seating.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
- Car rental services are available on the lower level, with companies like Hertz and Enterprise.
- Bus E2, stop at Kenner terminal, 18 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson News and DFS.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 6.6€ ($7) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in various terminals, including Delta Sky Club and United Club.
- Located in the LAX Airport Police Division, open daily.
- Bus: 102, 111, 117, 232, 40
- Metro: Green Line (Aviation/LAX Station)
- Train: NA
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