Nonstop flight about 3 h 40
New Orleans from Los Angeles
Published October 4, 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·
From Los Angeles, a nonstop flight gets you in New Orleans in about 3 h 40. You land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 11 miles from the destination, after 1,667 miles of flight.
In New Orleans, the best time for a trip is April to October, with daytime highs up to 88 °F and the sea up to 86 °F.
7 days in New Orleans in July, Beach and hiking, from Los Angeles on your own
Plan a trip- Flight time from Los Angeles
- about 3 h 40
- Flight distance LAX to MSY
- 1,667 miles
- Nonstop from LAX
- Nonstop flight
- Best time to go
- April to October
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
What to compare for your Los Angeles flight
Start with the practical details that shape a Los Angeles to New Orleans trip. Review the current flight options shown on the page, including connection choices and the airport used on each side. Live prices come from flight partners, so you can compare what is available at the moment you are ready to book.
Los AngelesiPhoto: Tuxyso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
New YorkiPhoto: King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe route is part of a much larger network, with New Orleans listed as a destination from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Orlando, Miami, Boston, and Newark.
Think about your departure day as part of the vacation rather than treating it as a separate errand. A morning departure can place you in New Orleans with the evening ahead, while an earlier start may suit travelers who want to begin their first full day with a planned neighborhood experience.
Los AngelesiPhoto: Tuxyso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNew YorkiPhoto: King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsChoose the New Orleans season that matches your trip
New Orleans has a subtropical rhythm, so the best month depends on the mix you want. October offers a comfortable daytime average of 78 °F, a nighttime average of 66 °F, and eight sunshine hours. It is a practical choice for walking, music, and a balanced outdoor and indoor itinerary.
Spring brings pleasant afternoons, with March reaching 70 °F during the day and April reaching 75 °F. November stands out for sunshine, with seven sunshine hours and seven rain days in the climate record. These months suit travelers who want comfortable days while keeping weather flexibility in the plan.
Summer is hot and humid, reaching a daytime average of 88 °F in July and August. The city still offers shaded courtyards, indoor galleries, restaurants, and evening entertainment. Fall brings daytime highs of 85 °F in September and 78 °F in October, making outdoor walks and riverfront time comfortable parts of the day.
Build a three day New Orleans itinerary
For a three day stay, keep the first day focused on arrival and the French Quarter. Walk around Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral, then follow the streets around the quarter at your own pace. A relaxed itinerary gives you room for a café stop, a music venue, or a long dinner without turning the evening into a checklist.
MississippiiPhoto: Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net ). · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
JacksoniPhoto: Frank Schulenburg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUse the second day for a wider city experience. Visit a museum or garden, explore a market or neighborhood dining area, and leave time near the Mississippi River. A balanced pace works well here because the city rewards pauses between stops, and the map makes it easy to group places that sit near one another.
Save the final morning for one activity you have been looking forward to, whether that is a food-focused stop, a photo walk, or a cultural outing. Before leaving, review the route from your stay to the departure point and keep the final day open for the return journey.
MississippiiPhoto: Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net ). · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJacksoniPhoto: Frank Schulenburg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNew Orleans from Los Angeles
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Airports at the destination
Your nonstop flight from Los Angeles lands at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 11 miles from the destination.
- MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport11 miles to the destination, about 3 h 40 from LAX, 1,667 miles of flightNonstop
Best time to travel in New Orleans
In New Orleans, the best time for a trip is April to October, with daytime highs up to 88 °F and the sea up to 86 °F. The sea reaches 86 °F in August.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day °F | 60 | 64 | 70 | 75 | 82 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 85 | 78 | 69 | 63 |
| Night °F | 47 | 51 | 58 | 64 | 72 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 76 | 66 | 56 | 51 |
| Sea °F | 57 | 58 | 64 | 71 | 78 | 84 | 86 | 86 | 83 | 75 | 67 | 60 |
| Sun h/day | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Rain days | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 10 |
When to go to New Orleans
The warmest month is July with 88 °F, the coolest January with 60 °F. November is the driest with 7 rain days and July the wettest with 23. May brings the most sun, around 9 hours daily.
Swimming season runs through May, June, July, August, September and October; the water tops out at 86 °F in July. Comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs between the low twenties and about thirty degrees, comes in March, April, May, September, October and November.
- January: 60 °F, sea 57 °F, 11 rain days, 6 h of sun
- February: 64 °F, sea 58 °F, 10 rain days, 6 h of sun
- March: 70 °F, sea 64 °F, 9 rain days, 7 h of sun
- April: 75 °F, sea 71 °F, 10 rain days, 8 h of sun
- May: 82 °F, sea 78 °F, 12 rain days, 9 h of sun
- June: 87 °F, sea 84 °F, 17 rain days, 8 h of sun
- July: 88 °F, sea 86 °F, 23 rain days, 7 h of sun
- August: 88 °F, sea 86 °F, 22 rain days, 7 h of sun
- September: 85 °F, sea 83 °F, 14 rain days, 8 h of sun
- October: 78 °F, sea 75 °F, 8 rain days, 8 h of sun
- November: 69 °F, sea 67 °F, 7 rain days, 7 h of sun
- December: 63 °F, sea 60 °F, 10 rain days, 5 h of sun
A day in New Orleans in March
Begin with a long walk while the light is soft. Around midday it reaches 70 °F, ideal for the outdoor highlight of the day. By night it is 58 °F: a cosy restaurant suits the evening.
What to pack for New Orleans
For July, plan for heat: 88 °F in the day, 80 °F after dark, 23 days of rain. The packing list in your plan adjusts itself to the month and the days you pick.
- Light, breathable clothes for the day
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A packable rain jacket or umbrella
- Swimwear and a beach towel
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A travel adapter for your chargers
Live prices for New Orleans
The cards below pull today's partner prices for New Orleans in your currency, so the number you see is the one you pay.
Weather in New Orleans month by month
- January60 °F
57 °F - February64 °F58 °F
- March70 °F64 °F
- April75 °F71 °F
- May82 °F78 °F
- June87 °F84 °F
- July88 °F86 °F
- August88 °F86 °F
- September85 °F83 °F
- October78 °F75 °F
- November69 °F67 °F
- December63 °F60 °F
Nonstop flights in New Orleans from other airports
Besides Los Angeles, nonstop flights in New Orleans leave from 11 other airports; the closest to Los Angeles is San Francisco, with a flight time of about 4 h 07.
- LAXNew Orleans from Los Angelesabout 3 h 40 to MSY, nonstop
- SFONew Orleans from San Franciscoabout 4 h 07 to MSY, nonstop
- DENNew Orleans from Denverabout 2 h 34 to MSY, nonstop
- SEANew Orleans from Seattleabout 4 h 26 to MSY, nonstop
- DFWNew Orleans from Dallas/Fort Worthabout 1 h 27 to MSY, nonstop
- ORDNew Orleans from Chicago O'Hareabout 2 h 10 to MSY, nonstop
- ATLNew Orleans from Atlantaabout 1 h 25 to MSY, nonstop
- MCONew Orleans from Orlandoabout 1 h 38 to MSY, nonstop
- MIANew Orleans from Miamiabout 1 h 52 to MSY, nonstop
- EWRNew Orleans from Newarkabout 2 h 46 to MSY, nonstop
- JFKNew Orleans from New York JFKabout 2 h 47 to MSY, nonstop
- BOSNew Orleans from Bostonabout 3 h 08 to MSY, nonstop
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Give a week more neighborhood time
A seven day New Orleans trip allows you to spread the city across several days. Start with the French Quarter and central landmarks, then make room for the Garden District, Bywater, the Warehouse District, and the Mississippi River waterfront. These areas give the trip different rhythms, from garden walks and local dining to art, history, and river views.
Choose a relaxed pace for the first half of the week and add a balanced day later. The planner can hold one to two stops on a relaxed day, while a balanced day can include two to three stops. This makes it easier to follow a music schedule, spend time at a meal, or respond to the weather.
New Orleans works well as a city break because the major experiences sit within a walkable and ride friendly setting. Use live weather, prices, and transport information inside the plan, then edit the order whenever a reservation or neighborhood changes the flow of your day.
Use the planner to shape your New Orleans trip
Describe the trip in one sentence or by voice, including the departure city, destination, dates or month, group, pace, and budget. HolidayWow reads those details and places the days on a map, with each stop marked as a pin and each day connected as a route.
The plan is editable. You can move a stop to another day, swap a place, or make a day lighter. The plan checker reorders the day after each change, which helps keep the route practical as your reservations and travel plans develop.
For a shared vacation, one link can open the same itinerary for everyone. Group members can vote, comment, and use different roles for viewing or editing. The app is free to download and to plan with, and the page shows live partner prices for stays, tours, transport, and flights.
New Orleans from Los Angeles: frequently asked questions
How far is New Orleans from Los Angeles?
The distance is useful for comparing flight routes, planning your departure day, and setting expectations for the length of the journey. Current flight options and prices appear on the page through live partner listings.
Which month is good for a New Orleans vacation?
October and November offer comfortable daytime conditions for exploring the city, with October reaching 78 °F and November reaching 69 °F on average. Spring is also inviting, with March at 70 °F and April at 75 °F during the day. Choose according to the activities and pace that suit you.
Can I edit a New Orleans itinerary after I start planning?
Yes. HolidayWow lets you move stops between days, swap places, and change a day from relaxed to balanced or packed. The plan checker reorders the route after each edit, so the map continues to reflect the shape of your day as your plans change.
Can I share my New Orleans plan with my group?
Yes. Share one link and everyone sees the same itinerary. Roles determine who can view and edit, while group members can vote and comment. This works well for choosing neighborhoods, restaurants, music activities, and the order of daily stops together.
Does HolidayWow show live flight prices?
HolidayWow shows live prices from flight partners when they are available. You can compare the current options, check partner details, and book through links inside the plan. The page does not use an invented fare, so the amount you see reflects the partner listing at that moment.
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