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

For as low as $353, Alaska Airlines can have you in New Orleans from Santa Ana, California in 8h 20m. 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 $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 $98 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $136 and Southwest from $141 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Ana, California to New Orleans?

Before booking your flight from Santa Ana, California to New Orleans check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, United Airlines or Southwest.

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

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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 December 12, 2025.

Wed 12/318:17 amSNA - MSY

1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/45:30 amMSY - SNA

1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$360

Wed 12/243:19 pmSNA - MSY

1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/35:00 amMSY - SNA

1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$442

Tue 12/304:40 pmSNA - MSY

1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/45:30 amMSY - SNA

1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$443

Wed 12/243:19 pmSNA - MSY

1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/16:03 pmMSY - SNA

1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$446

Wed 12/313:59 pmSNA - MSY

1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/16:03 pmMSY - SNA

1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$462

Tue 12/3011:11 amSNA - MSY

3 stops32h 51mSpirit Airlines

Fri 1/26:40 amMSY - SNA

3 stops29h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$507

Wed 12/247:00 amSNA - MSY

1 stop6h 35mDelta

Mon 12/295:15 amMSY - SNA

1 stop7h 39mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$517

Thu 12/259:53 amSNA - MSY

2 stops11h 38mDelta

Mon 12/295:15 amMSY - SNA

1 stop7h 39mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$522

Best flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Ana to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Thu 1/810:53 amSNA - MSY

1 stop8h 20mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/96:47 pmMSY - SNA

2 stops25h 58mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$353

Mon 1/59:20 pmSNA - MSY

1 stop9h 26mDelta

Sat 1/106:00 amMSY - SNA

1 stop7h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$370

Wed 1/71:55 pmSNA - MSY

1 stop29h 18mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/136:47 pmMSY - SNA

1 stop23h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$353

Fri 1/96:45 amSNA - MSY

2 stops12h 28mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/136:47 pmMSY - SNA

1 stop17h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$374

Wed 1/76:45 amSNA - MSY

1 stop7h 30mDelta

Fri 1/91:56 pmMSY - SNA

1 stop10h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$419

Sat 1/1012:33 pmSNA - MSY

2 stops30h 40mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/136:47 pmMSY - SNA

1 stop18h 58mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$374

Fri 1/95:03 pmSNA - MSY

2 stops20h 27mDelta

Tue 1/136:00 amMSY - SNA

1 stop7h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$421

Thu 1/88:15 amSNA - MSY

2 stops10h 58mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/1310:30 amMSY - SNA

2 stops25h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$375

Mon 1/59:30 pmSNA - MSY

1 stop30h 08mAlaska Airlines

Thu 1/810:30 amMSY - SNA

2 stops25h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$420

Last-minute flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Ana to New Orleans. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 1/511:11 amSNA - MSY

2 stops19h 36mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/1010:47 amMSY - SNA

2 stops12h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$272

Thu 1/84:37 pmSNA - MSY

2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/115:55 pmMSY - SNA

1 stop19h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$261

Thu 1/86:45 amSNA - MSY

3 stops24h 57mSpirit Airlines

Sun 1/1110:47 amMSY - SNA

2 stops12h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$275

Thu 1/87:30 amSNA - MSY

2 stops14h 29mDelta

Tue 1/131:47 pmMSY - SNA

2 stops10h 31mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$276

Fri 1/96:45 amSNA - MSY

2 stops24h 57mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/125:55 pmMSY - SNA

1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$213

Fri 1/94:37 pmSNA - MSY

3 stops26h 52mSpirit Airlines

Mon 1/1210:47 amMSY - SNA

2 stops12h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$277

Sat 1/106:45 amSNA - MSY

2 stops24h 57mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/115:55 pmMSY - SNA

1 stop19h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$264

Sat 1/106:45 amSNA - MSY

3 stops23h 36mSpirit Airlines

Sun 1/1110:47 amMSY - SNA

2 stops12h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$269

Thu 1/2211:53 amSNA - MSY

1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/2510:47 amMSY - SNA

2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$282

Fri 1/306:45 amSNA - MSY

3 stops24h 57mSpirit Airlines

Mon 2/27:42 pmMSY - SNA

3 stops27h 15mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$256

One-way flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Ana to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Mon 1/58:16 pmSNA - MSY

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$115

Thu 1/86:45 amSNA - MSY

2 stops24h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$122

Wed 2/116:45 amSNA - MSY

3 stops23h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$160

Wed 2/114:37 pmSNA - MSY

1 stop10h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$165

Thu 1/14:40 pmSNA - MSY

1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$166

Mon 1/54:25 pmSNA - MSY

1 stop5h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/11

$167

Wed 12/247:00 amSNA - MSY

1 stop6h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$190

Thu 1/111:11 amSNA - MSY

2 stops29h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$194

Thu 12/259:53 amSNA - MSY

2 stops11h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$195

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Round-trip from	$171 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$115 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$470

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Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

10:53 am-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/9

6:47 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$353

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/7

1:55 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop29h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/13

6:47 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$353

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/5

9:20 pm-8:46 am

1 stop9h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 49m

$370

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/9

6:45 am-9:13 pm

2 stops12h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/13

6:47 pm-10:05 am

1 stop17h 18m

$374

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/10

12:33 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops30h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/13

6:47 pm-11:45 am

1 stop18h 58m

$374

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

8:15 am-9:13 pm

2 stops10h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/13

10:30 am-10:05 am

2 stops25h 35m

$375

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/7

6:45 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/9

1:56 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$419

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/5

9:30 pm-5:38 am

1 stop30h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/8

10:30 am-10:05 am

2 stops25h 35m

$420

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/9

5:03 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops20h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 49m

$421

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/5

8:16 pm-7:06 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$115

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans

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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 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.

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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?

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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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?

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?

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

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

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

8,008 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

9,095 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

11,050 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

8,179 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to New Orleans?
For as low as $353, Alaska Airlines can have you in New Orleans from Santa Ana, California in 8h 20m. 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 $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 $98 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American 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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$116	Average$336	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$131	Average$289	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$272	Average$451	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$302	Average$437	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$313	Average$536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or May, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to New OrleansExplore 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 December 12, 2025.

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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 December 12, 2025.