Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
Delta Air Lines, Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, with about 30 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,671-mile flight takes about 3h 36m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,671 mi · 2,689 km
- Flight time
- 3h 36m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying LAX to MSY
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 17 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 757-200 | 113,750 | 3h 34m |
| Breeze Airways | 7 | Airbus A220-300, Embraer E190 | 19,861 | 3h 51m |
| Southwest Airlines | 6 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 49,219 | 3h 34m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321 | 21,932 | 3h 35m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LAX to MSY flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:40am and the last at 3:47pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 1112Delta Air Lines | 6:40am | 12:32pm | 31 | 91% |
| WN 2632Southwest Airlines | 8:35am | 2:20pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 2032Southwest Airlines | 10:30am | 4:15pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 978Southwest Airlines | 10:30am | 4:15pm | 4 | n/a |
| DL 2154Delta Air Lines | 3:47pm | 9:40pm | 31 | 75% |
Is LAX to MSY on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 1,431 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (93%), those around 1pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 949 | 82% | 14 min | 0.4% |
| Southwest Airlines | 356 | 70% | 16 min | 0.3% |
| Spirit Airlines | 126 | 75% | 31 min | 3.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 134 | 93% | |
| 7am to 8am | 257 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 82 | 72% | |
| 9am to 10am | 119 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 84 | 63% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 66 | 66% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 99 | 76% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 170 | 61% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 51 | 94% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 30 | 83% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 261 | 73% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 47 | 87% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 116 | 15,220 | |
| September 2025 | 122 | 15,270 | |
| October 2025 | 176 | 23,377 | |
| November 2025 | 140 | 18,595 | |
| December 2025 | 144 | 18,574 | |
| January 2026 | 109 | 12,954 | |
| February 2026 | 132 | 15,620 | |
| March 2026 | 145 | 17,802 | |
| April 2026 | 142 | 17,446 | |
| May 2026 | 133 | 15,898 | |
| June 2026 | 126 | 17,113 | |
| July 2026 | 132 | 17,199 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.