San Diego

$76+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to San Diego (MSY - SAN)

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MSY — SAN
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Diego are usually found in June or September, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to San Diego
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/233:36 pm
MSY
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SAN
1 stop10h 25m
Frontier
Thu 4/3012:36 pm
SAN
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MSY
1 stop24h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/243:36 pm
MSY
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SAN
1 stop10h 25m
Frontier
Wed 4/292:47 pm
SAN
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MSY
1 stop19h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 5/911:18 am
MSY
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SAN
2 stops13h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/1611:42 am
SAN
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MSY
1 stop25h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/63:36 pm
MSY
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SAN
1 stop10h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/116:25 am
SAN
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MSY
2 stops13h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 5/153:36 pm
MSY
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SAN
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/176:25 am
SAN
-
MSY
2 stops25h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$189
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/173:36 pm
MSY
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SAN
1 stop10h 25m
Frontier
Mon 4/206:25 am
SAN
-
MSY
1 stop6h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/258:29 pm
MSY
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SAN
1 stop23h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/76:25 am
SAN
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MSY
2 stops26h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/273:36 pm
MSY
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SAN
1 stop10h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/309:58 pm
SAN
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MSY
1 stop29h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/410:43 am
MSY
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SAN
1 stop9h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/86:55 am
SAN
-
MSY
1 stop24h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/138:29 pm
MSY
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SAN
1 stop19h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/176:55 am
SAN
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MSY
1 stop25h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/2011:18 am
MSY
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SAN
1 stop14h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/246:55 am
SAN
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MSY
1 stop25h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$200

Find flight deals from New Orleans to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to San Diego (SAN). 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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$76
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$418

Good round-trip deal

$423 or less

Good one-way deal

$175 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-San Diego flight deals.
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Diego
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($41 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 February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Diego.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to San Diego 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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to San Diego that are best for you.

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New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/10

10:43 am-9:14 pm

2 stops12h 31m

San Diego

Tue 3/17

2:08 pm-5:24 am

1 stop13h 16m

$194

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/13

8:29 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop19h 23m

San Diego

Fri 4/17

6:55 am-10:13 am

1 stop25h 18m

$198

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/3

2:13 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop6h 20m

San Diego

Sat 3/7

10:30 am-7:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$227

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/27

6:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San Diego

Thu 5/28

12:49 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$237

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/3

2:13 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop6h 20m

San Diego

Mon 3/9

8:00 am-4:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$237

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/14

6:40 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

San Diego

Fri 6/26

9:40 pm-8:55 am

1 stop9h 15m

$237

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/21

10:35 am-5:39 pm

1 stop9h 04m

San Diego

Tue 2/24

10:30 am-6:13 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$237

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/27

6:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Diego

Sun 5/31

9:30 pm-9:28 am

1 stop9h 58m

$237

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/24

5:20 am-11:24 am

1 stop8h 04m

San Diego

Sun 5/31

9:30 pm-9:28 am

1 stop9h 58m

$237

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/24

5:20 am-11:24 am

1 stop8h 04m

San Diego

Tue 6/2

6:15 am-4:46 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$237

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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to San Diego

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 New Orleans to San Diego in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 New Orleans-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-San Diego 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 New Orleans-San Diego 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 New Orleans to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to San Diego. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from New Orleans to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to San Diego?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Diego (average of $87). Flying from New Orleans to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 MSY to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 11, 2026.

When flying from New Orleans to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated February 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from New Orleans to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to San Diego. 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 New Orleans to San Diego flight route?

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

    For as low as $227, United Airlines can have you in San Diego from New Orleans in 6h 20m. The distance between New Orleans and San Diego 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 New Orleans to San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Orleans to San Diego round-trip from $93. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $133, and United Airlines, from $219. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 76% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to San Diego one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $61. Frontier flights start at $70 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $78 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to San Diego is $144. On average you can expect to pay $368. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Diego), can usually be booked for $183.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New Orleans to San Diego?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dallas?

    If you're on a layover in Dallas and looking for things to do, consider visiting American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, or Reunion Tower. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower can be accessed by traveling approximately 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 15.6 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Travelers can book a car rental at Dallas/Fort Worth for about $51 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New Orleans to San Diego flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to San Diego?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to San Diego 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 New Orleans to San Diego?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Diego (average of $87). Flying from New Orleans to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 New Orleans to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$93Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$133Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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