New Orleans to Los Angeles — airline reliability comparison
Delta Air Lines is the most reliable airline on the MSY to LAX route with a 85% on-time rate, compared to American Airlines at 65%. Based on 3,354 flights tracked.
This route involves high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air LinesDLBest | 85% | 1.2% | 84m | 3,354 |
| Spirit AirlinesNK | 83% | 1.1% | 65m | 1,116 |
| Southwest AirlinesWN | 70% | 0.3% | 46m | 1,274 |
| American AirlinesAAWorst | 65% | 0.0% | 102m | 17 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.