Cheap flights from California to New Orleans from $72

The cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from California is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $358, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit New Orleans during the month of August, then departing from California during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $392.

The cheapest day to depart from California to New Orleans is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $350. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to New Orleans for around $429.

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $312. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to New Orleans, so prices are often more expensive at around $546 per ticket.

Fly from Los Angeles to New Orleans Louis Armstrong for the best California - New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Orleans from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Orleans for around $383 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Orleans from California for as low as $338 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to New Orleans flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Frontier, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Southwest, United Airlines and Breeze Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Orleans from California according to our data. Southwest is the first choice among our users, with 28% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New Orleans. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to New Orleans on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of October 2026, there are 6 flights per day flying from California to New Orleans. The most common time of day flights depart is 4:00PM, with 38% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of October 2026, 48 flights take off from California and land in New Orleans each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 48% of weekly flights taking off on this day.