Best Time to Fly LAX to MSY: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Los Angeles International → Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 78.2% of Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans (MSY) flights arrived on time (1,459 scheduled flights). That is 0.6 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 81.1% on time and Southwest Airlines was last with 70.7%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and July the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
LAX to MSY on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 81.1% | 69 min | 0.4% | 950 |
| Spirit Airlines | 77.7% | 114 min | 2.6% | 152 |
| Southwest Airlines | 70.7% | 44 min | 0.3% | 357 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LAX to MSY
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,243 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 6am–7am | 92.5% | 0.5% | 189 |
| 7am–8am | 92.8% | 1.2% | 658 |
| 8am–9am | 82.2% | 0.0% | 185 |
| 9am–10am | 85.7% | 0.5% | 212 |
| 10am–11am | 76.9% | 0.0% | 148 |
| 11am–12pm | 72.0% | 0.0% | 154 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.7% | 0.8% | 353 |
| 1pm–2pm | 67.6% | 1.2% | 253 |
| 2pm–3pm | 88.4% | 0.0% | 43 |
| 3pm–4pm | 86.7% | 3.2% | 93 |
| 4pm–5pm | 80.0% | 0.0% | 60 |
| 5pm–6pm | 74.2% | 1.5% | 67 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.9% | 0.9% | 640 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 11pm–12am | 88.0% | 1.4% | 144 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LAX to MSY
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 85.5% | +1.6 pts | 0.0% | 62 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.7% | -12.1 pts | 2.1% | 141 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.4% | -5.5 pts | 0.2% | 502 |
| All other days | 83.9% | — | 1.0% | 2,538 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).