New OrleansLos AngelesFlight TimeMSY–LAX
New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport).
The flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 3h 41m on average, covering about 1,715 miles. Across 3 flights we tracked, the fastest was 3h 37m and the slowest 3h 46m, with MXY flying it most often.
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| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3h 41m | 1,715 mi | 3h 37m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for MSY to LAX
Our current provider sample includes 4-5/day from MSY to LAX across 3 captured airlines.
- First departure
- 08:03
- Last departure
- 20:44
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 8
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 2-3/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 08:0314:5017:10 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 3 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-04 and 2026-06-19, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from MSY to LAX?
The MSY to LAX flight takes 3h 41m on average based on 3 tracked flights.
How far is MSY from LAX?
MSY to LAX is about 1,715 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from MSY to LAX?
MXY flies the MSY to LAX route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from MSY to LAX?
Aircraft observed on MSY to LAX include Airbus A220-300.