How often are flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between New Orleans and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 162 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Orleans to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Orleans to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, Breeze Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How popular is this New Orleans to Los Angeles flight route?

The New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles flight path was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

For as low as £274, Breeze Airways can have you in Los Angeles from New Orleans in 4h 23m. New Orleans and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 1666 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Los Angeles

The most flights from MSY to LAX are scheduled on a Sunday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles are Breeze Airways (97%), KLM (97%) and WestJet (95%).

Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles (average of £244). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of £333). 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.

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

When flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New Orleans to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £236 and £427 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £163 on Breeze Airways (2 Dec–5 Dec).

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How popular is this New Orleans to Los Angeles flight route?
The New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles flight path was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
For as low as £274, Breeze Airways can have you in Los Angeles from New Orleans in 4h 23m. New Orleans and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 1666 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles are Breeze Airways (97%), KLM (97%) and WestJet (95%).
Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles (average of £244). Flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of £333). 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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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to LAX?

When flying from New Orleans to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New Orleans to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £236 and £427 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £163 on Breeze Airways (2 Dec–5 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Los Angeles

The most flights from MSY to LAX are scheduled on a Sunday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How often are flights from New Orleans to Los Angeles delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between New Orleans and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 162 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Orleans to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Orleans to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, Breeze Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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New Orleans to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £236 and £427 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £163 on Breeze Airways (2 Dec–5 Dec).