New Orleans

$82+ Cheap flights from San Diego to New Orleans (SAN - MSY)

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SAN — MSY
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Mon 4/66:45 am
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Mon 4/1311:34 am
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1 stop14h 10m
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Deal found 3/7$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/112:00 pm
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2 stops20h 27m
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Wed 4/88:29 pm
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1 stop25h 38m
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Deal found 3/4$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/242:08 pm
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1 stop13h 16m
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Fri 3/271:41 pm
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2 stops26h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/234:20 pm
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1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Sun 4/265:30 am
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1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Wed 4/83:21 pm
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1 stop5h 26m
American Airlines
Sat 4/117:14 am
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1 stop6h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/83:20 pm
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2 stops11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/101:24 pm
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1 stop30h 16m
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Deal found 3/6$259
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/36:25 am
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MSY
1 stop6h 19m
Frontier
Fri 4/103:36 pm
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1 stop6h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/312:08 pm
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1 stop13h 16m
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Fri 4/33:36 pm
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2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Fri 4/171:50 pm
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2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Mon 4/207:15 pm
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1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/279:58 pm
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1 stop29h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/3111:34 am
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2 stops14h 34m
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Deal found 3/5$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/307:45 am
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1 stop25h 11m
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Mon 5/411:26 am
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2 stops26h 08m
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Deal found 3/4$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/239:00 pm
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1 stop6h 24m
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Mon 4/2711:26 am
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2 stops34h 38m
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Deal found 3/6$266

Find 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 March 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$254
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$82
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$491

Good round-trip deal

$497 or less

Good one-way deal

$202 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. 8% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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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 March 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sat 4/18

8:40 am-7:05 pm

2 stops8h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/26

5:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop6h 10m

$307

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Tue 4/7

7:40 pm-8:34 am

2 stops10h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/11

7:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$312

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Mon 4/13

8:37 pm-8:34 am

2 stops9h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/16

3:48 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 42m

$317

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sun 4/12

8:37 pm-8:34 am

2 stops9h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/17

6:08 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$332

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Fri 5/29

7:41 pm-8:46 am

2 stops11h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/2

5:15 am-2:08 pm

2 stops10h 53m

$337

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Mon 5/18

10:30 pm-9:33 am

1 stop9h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/23

6:20 am-11:23 am

1 stop7h 03m

$341

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sat 4/18

3:35 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/25

4:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$346
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Wed 4/22

8:35 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/26

5:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop6h 10m

$405

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Tue 4/14

8:35 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/20

5:40 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 40m

$411

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sun 4/26

10:00 am-3:30 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/3

5:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop6h 10m

$414

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 March 6, 2026.

Booking 87 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, 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 $261). 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 March 8, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to New Orleans as you normally would.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSY

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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 March 8, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to New Orleans, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to New Orleans?

    For as low as $258, Southwest can have you in New Orleans from San Diego in 5h 26m. The distance from San Diego to New Orleans is about 1595 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $136. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $160, and American Airlines, from $204. Spirit Airlines is 67% 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 Frontier ($73), Spirit Airlines ($87), and American Airlines ($128).

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

    While on average a flight from San Diego to New Orleans is generally $390, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $158. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $214 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 $33.

  • 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, 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 $261). 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 8 airlines flying from San Diego to New Orleans

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$160Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$298Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$318Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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