New Orleans (MSY) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
Delta Air Lines, Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 30 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,671-mile flight takes about 4h 8m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,671 mi · 2,689 km
- Flight time
- 4h 8m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying MSY to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 17 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A321 | 116,526 | 4h 8m |
| Breeze Airways | 7 | Airbus A220-300, Embraer E190 | 20,203 | 4h 15m |
| Southwest Airlines | 6 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 48,770 | 4h 5m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321 | 21,679 | 4h 3m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSY to LAX flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:08am and the last at 3:10pm. 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 2085Delta Air Lines | 8:08am | 10:05am | 31 | 93% |
| WN 3816Southwest Airlines | 12:30pm | 2:30pm | 12 | 100% |
| DL 1102Delta Air Lines | 2:51pm | 4:46pm | 31 | 67% |
| WN 202Southwest Airlines | 2:55pm | 4:55pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3056Southwest Airlines | 3:10pm | 5:10pm | 8 | n/a |
Is MSY to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 1,428 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (93%), those around 2pm the least (67%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 949 | 83% | 14 min | 0.5% |
| Southwest Airlines | 356 | 65% | 21 min | 0% |
| Spirit Airlines | 123 | 79% | 23 min | 1.6% |
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 | 183 | 93% | |
| 7am to 8am | 139 | 93% | |
| 8am to 9am | 112 | 88% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 174 | 67% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 385 | 75% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 98 | 81% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 58 | 53% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 126 | 79% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 35 | 54% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 85 | 71% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 117 | 15,004 | |
| September 2025 | 121 | 15,039 | |
| October 2025 | 174 | 22,648 | |
| November 2025 | 140 | 18,369 | |
| December 2025 | 145 | 19,566 | |
| January 2026 | 108 | 12,785 | |
| February 2026 | 133 | 15,227 | |
| March 2026 | 144 | 17,271 | |
| April 2026 | 142 | 16,417 | |
| May 2026 | 133 | 18,461 | |
| June 2026 | 127 | 17,893 | |
| July 2026 | 132 | 18,498 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.