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$67+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to New Orleans (SNA - MSY)

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SNA — MSY
Nov 27 — Dec 41
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2610:58 amSNA - MSY
1 stop22h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/312:14 pmMSY - SNA
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$188
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/171:35 pmSNA - MSY
1 stop23h 09mFrontier
Sat 12/203:15 pmMSY - SNA
1 stop23h 20mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:31 pmSNA - MSY
2 stops18h 07mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/179:14 pmMSY - SNA
1 stop25h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$215
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/111:31 pmSNA - MSY
2 stops18h 34mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/1510:30 amMSY - SNA
2 stops12h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$216
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Fri 11/146:45 amSNA - MSY
2 stops11h 56mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/169:56 pmMSY - SNA
2 stops16h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$233
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/12:20 pmSNA - MSY
1 stop20h 50mFrontier
Thu 11/137:45 pmMSY - SNA
1 stop17h 31mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:53 amSNA - MSY
1 stop24h 51mFrontier
Thu 1/13:39 pmMSY - SNA
2 stops28h 43mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/171:31 pmSNA - MSY
2 stops23h 16mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/2412:14 pmMSY - SNA
1 stop26h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$245

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$188
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$67
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$411
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights.
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/17

1:35 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop23h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/20

3:15 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$212

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/19

12:45 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop7h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/24

12:55 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$370

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/8

6:45 am-8:35 am

3 stops23h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/15

10:30 am-9:01 pm

2 stops12h 31m

$398

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/10

1:55 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop29h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/13

10:30 am-1:07 pm

1 stop28h 37m

$402

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/9

3:01 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop24h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/13

6:04 pm-10:06 am

1 stop18h 02m

$406

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/24

10:55 am-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

10:30 am-5:16 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$406

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/24

6:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop5h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/24

3:50 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$407

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/15

8:15 am-4:01 pm

1 stop5h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/18

6:03 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$407

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/10

12:45 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop7h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/17

1:43 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$407

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/10

6:45 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/13

1:47 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops10h 31m

$410

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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 Santa Ana to New Orleans in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Santa Ana, California-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Santa Ana, California-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 Santa Ana to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana, California to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Ana, California 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 Santa Ana, California to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to New Orleans (average of $78). Flying from Santa Ana, California to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $145). 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 SNA to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 October 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Ana, California to New Orleans in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana, California to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana, California to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Santa Ana to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to New Orleans?

    For as low as $370, Frontier can have you in New Orleans from Santa Ana, California in 7h 29m. Santa Ana, California and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 1635 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana, California to New Orleans round-trip?

    Currently priced at $116, Delta will fly you from Santa Ana, California to New Orleans and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $131 and $241, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 73% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to New Orleans (average of $78). Flying from Santa Ana, California to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $145). 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 5 airlines flying from Santa Ana to New Orleans

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$116Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$131Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$241Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$302Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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