Plan for traffic when heading to SAN. Arrive two hours early to avoid stress, especially during peak times.

Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $269 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $65 (Priceline) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $392 |
Good round-trip deal | $385 or less |
Good one-way deal | $159 or less |
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Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Mon 1/26
7:03 pm-5:47 pm
1 stop20h 44m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 1/31
6:47 pm-10:07 am
1 stop17h 20m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Mon 1/26
9:21 am-7:41 pm
1 stop8h 20m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 1/31
7:21 am-12:06 pm
1 stop6h 45m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Mon 3/2
6:47 pm-1:45 pm
2 stops16h 58m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 3/6
7:09 pm-12:45 pm
2 stops19h 36m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Thu 1/15
8:25 am-5:08 pm
1 stop6h 43m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 1/20
1:27 pm-8:41 pm
1 stop9h 14m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Sun 12/14
10:23 am-8:04 pm
1 stop7h 41m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 12/17
6:07 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop6h 23m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Wed 3/4
9:45 am-6:14 pm
1 stop6h 29m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 3/5
7:09 pm-11:48 pm
1 stop6h 39m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Sun 1/11
12:11 pm-8:06 pm
1 stop5h 55m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 1/14
3:59 pm-9:56 pm
1 stop7h 57m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Wed 2/25
10:37 am-7:04 pm
1 stop6h 27m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 3/2
7:09 pm-11:48 pm
1 stop6h 39m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Wed 3/4
3:44 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop6h 15m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 3/7
2:17 pm-8:41 pm
1 stop8h 24m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Tue 3/3
3:44 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop6h 15m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 3/5
3:03 pm-7:18 pm
1 stop6h 15m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
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.
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New Orleans (average of $89). Flying from San Diego to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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.
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 23% versus a flight in the morning.
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. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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| Cheapest$110 | Average$242 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$136 | Average$256 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$249 | Average$365 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$390 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$298 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$300 | Average$471 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$367 | Average$488 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |