1 day in New Orleans & Los Angeles Itinerary

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

To find more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the New Orleans trip itinerary builder.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Gulfport Biloxi International Airport and Trent Lott International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in September, and nighttime lows around 33°C. You will leave for Los Angeles on the 8th (Fri).

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

On the 8th (Fri), stroll around Beverly Gardens Park, take in the pleasant sights at Historic Lily pond, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Santa Monica Pier, and finally examine the collection at The Getty Center.

For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New Orleans to Los Angeles is minus 2 hours. Traveling from New Orleans in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Los Angeles, with lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can fly back home.