Which airline is most reliable for MSY (New Orleans) to LAX (Los Angeles)?

The most reliable airline on the MSY to LAX route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 85%.

How often are flights delayed from MSY to LAX?

About 19% of flights from MSY to LAX experience delays. 81% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on MSY to LAX flights?

When flights from MSY to LAX are delayed, the average delay is approximately 73 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a MSY to LAX flight?

With 81% of MSY to LAX flights arriving on time and an average delay of 73 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at LAX is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MSY → LAX

MSY (New Orleans) to LAX (Los Angeles)

MSY (New Orleans) to LAX (Los Angeles) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 85%. The average delay is 73 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Delta Air Lines is significantly more reliable on this route at 85% on time vs American Airlines at 65%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 85% on time; American Airlines trails at 65%.

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Good to know

Departing from MSY

79% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MSY has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~17 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at LAX

82% on time

When flights into LAX are late, the average delay is 70 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at LAX: TSA is ~26 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.