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$69+ Cheap flights from San Diego to New Orleans (SAN - MSY)

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SAN — MSY
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in January or August, booked 88 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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$139
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$69
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$358

Good round-trip deal

$382 or less

Good one-way deal

$265 or less
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. 0% potential increase in price ($2 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 June 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:16 pmSAN - MSY
1 stop7h 46mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/78:50 pmMSY - SAN
1 stop12h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$139
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/246:25 amSAN - MSY
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Mon 10/277:38 pmMSY - SAN
1 stop6h 12mFrontier
Deal found 6/28$169
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/111:30 amSAN - MSY
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/89:55 amMSY - SAN
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$217
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Wed 7/1612:05 pmSAN - MSY
1 stop26h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/219:09 pmMSY - SAN
1 stop14h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$225

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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 June 30, 2025.
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San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 9/4

7:16 pm-5:02 am

1 stop7h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/7

8:50 pm-7:21 am

1 stop12h 31m

$139

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Fri 10/24

6:25 am-6:53 pm

1 stop10h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/27

7:38 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$169

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Wed 10/1

11:30 am-8:21 pm

1 stop6h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/8

9:55 am-3:48 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$217

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Wed 7/16

12:05 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop26h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/21

9:09 pm-9:55 am

1 stop14h 46m

$225

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 9/25

7:16 pm-5:02 am

1 stop7h 46m

$69

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sun 8/17

6:25 am-5:04 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$79

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Wed 10/8

6:25 pm-5:49 am

1 stop9h 24m

$103

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 10/2

5:30 pm-5:54 am

1 stop10h 24m

$105

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Tue 9/2

7:15 am-5:23 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$109

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 8/28

10:38 am-11:28 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$114

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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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 20 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 June 30, 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 26% versus a flight in the morning.

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 June 29, 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. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to New Orleans?

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 June 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to New Orleans, such as Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 30m 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 $139. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $169, and American Airlines, from $217. Spirit Airlines is 63% 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 ($69), Frontier ($79), and Hawaiian Airlines ($103).

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

    While on average a flight from San Diego to New Orleans is generally $389, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $177 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 Lakewood Church. Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Lakewood Church can be visited by traveling about 33.5 mi, 16.1 mi, and 18.6 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 $38.

  • 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$140Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$367Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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