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$45+ Cheap flights from San Diego to New Orleans (SAN - MSY)

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SAN — MSY
May 4 — May 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or January, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Delta)

One-way from

$45
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$424

Good round-trip deal

$376 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From San Diego to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from San Diego to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/241:58 pmSAN - MSY
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Tue 5/275:25 amMSY - SAN
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Deal found 4/27$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/59:08 pmSAN - MSY
2 stops21h 41mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/96:52 amMSY - SAN
1 stop15h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/27$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/196:15 amSAN - MSY
1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/22:16 pmMSY - SAN
2 stops7h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$262
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/71:23 pmSAN - MSY
1 stop27h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/106:52 amMSY - SAN
1 stop13h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$265
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/253:05 pmSAN - MSY
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Sun 9/286:30 amMSY - SAN
2 stops6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$272
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/96:07 pmSAN - MSY
1 stop14h 20mSun Country Air
Mon 11/1711:28 amMSY - SAN
1 stop7h 39mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/27$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2210:45 pmSAN - MSY
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/272:30 pmMSY - SAN
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$308
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/191:03 pmSAN - MSY
2 stops14h 47mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/25:48 pmMSY - SAN
2 stops22h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/26$382

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to New Orleans that are best for you.

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San Diego

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New Orleans

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sat 5/24

2:10 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop7h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/27

6:25 am-12:33 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$257

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Wed 6/11

8:48 pm-6:01 am

1 stop7h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/15

11:02 am-7:13 am

2 stops22h 11m

$259

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Tue 8/19

6:15 am-4:17 pm

1 stop8h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/2

2:16 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$262

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sat 5/10

8:48 pm-9:17 am

2 stops10h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/11

7:50 pm-12:13 am

1 stop6h 23m

$268

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 9/25

3:05 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/28

6:30 am-10:45 am

2 stops6h 15m

$272

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sun 6/22

10:45 pm-9:13 am

1 stop8h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/27

2:30 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$308

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Tue 8/19

1:03 pm-5:50 am

2 stops14h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/2

5:48 pm-2:06 pm

2 stops22h 18m

$382

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sun 10/12

6:03 pm-10:18 am

1 stop14h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/19

9:47 am-4:51 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$405

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Tue 5/13

12:48 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop27h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/16

8:00 am-12:03 pm

3 stops30h 03m

$920

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Wed 6/4

8:48 pm-5:50 am

1 stop7h 02m

$45

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to New Orleans in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on San Diego-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from San Diego to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to New Orleans, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from San Diego to New Orleans to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to New Orleans?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to New Orleans from 7 different airlines. 3h 25m is how long a flight from San Diego to New Orleans Louis Armstrong will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this San Diego to New Orleans flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to New Orleans round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to New Orleans round-trip from $257. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $259, and United Airlines, from $262. Delta is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to New Orleans are Spirit Airlines ($45), Frontier ($103), and Delta ($129).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to New Orleans?

    While on average a flight from San Diego to New Orleans is generally $333, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $188. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $124 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to New Orleans?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Houston?

    Most Houston visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Revention Music Center. Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Revention Music Center can be visited by traveling about 33.5 mi, 16.1 mi, and 15.5 mi respectively from Houston George Bush Intcntl. Those on a layover in Houston in need of a rental car can book one at Houston George Bush Intcntl for about $40.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to New Orleans flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from San Diego to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Diego to New Orleans

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$136Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$245Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$367Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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