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$96+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to New Orleans (SNA - MSY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — MSY
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/244:37 pm
SNA
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MSY
1 stop10h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/282:34 pm
MSY
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SNA
1 stop22h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:58 am
SNA
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MSY
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/276:23 pm
MSY
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SNA
1 stop19h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/65:07 pm
SNA
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MSY
2 stops19h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/118:29 pm
MSY
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SNA
1 stop23h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/65:07 pm
SNA
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MSY
2 stops19h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/108:29 pm
MSY
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SNA
1 stop17h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/268:58 am
SNA
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MSY
1 stop18h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/108:29 pm
MSY
-
SNA
1 stop21h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/44:37 pm
SNA
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MSY
1 stop10h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/98:29 pm
MSY
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SNA
1 stop17h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/62:34 pm
SNA
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MSY
2 stops22h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/98:29 pm
MSY
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SNA
1 stop17h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$209

Find 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$96
(Expedia)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$451
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/24

4:37 pm-9:38 am

2 stops15h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/28

2:34 pm-10:37 am

1 stop22h 03m

$187

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/24

4:37 pm-5:24 am

1 stop10h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/27

8:29 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop17h 53m

$215

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

7:07 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops16h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/28

8:29 pm-8:48 am

1 stop14h 19m

$227

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/17

8:20 pm-5:24 am

1 stop7h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/19

1:24 pm-10:46 am

2 stops23h 22m

$270

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/5

8:58 am-5:24 am

1 stop18h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/8

6:10 am-12:27 pm

2 stops32h 17m

$273

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

6:45 am-9:38 am

3 stops24h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/10

10:43 am-8:57 pm

2 stops12h 14m

$278

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/7

4:37 pm-5:24 am

1 stop10h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/10

8:29 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 56m

$288

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/7

6:45 am-8:22 am

3 stops23h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/10

8:57 pm-8:57 pm

3 stops26h 00m

$330

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/23

1:20 pm-8:21 am

2 stops17h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/27

10:43 am-8:57 pm

3 stops36h 14m

$334

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/7

2:48 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/12

7:30 am-11:36 am

1 stop6h 06m

$344

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 Santa Ana, California-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Santa Ana with our price prediction graph.
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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 January 23, 2026.

Booking 40 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $139). 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.

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 January 26, 2026.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,379 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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

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

    Currently priced at $95, 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 American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $131 and $272, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 78% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana, California to New Orleans one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $136 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $136 and Southwest from $141 one-way.

  • 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $139). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$95Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$131Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$313Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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