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$85+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to San Diego (MSY - SAN)

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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SAN
Apr 26 — May 31
Sun 4/26
Sun 5/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to San Diego
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/211:25 pm
MSY
-
SAN
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Tue 4/289:35 am
SAN
-
MSY
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$185
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/284:35 pm
MSY
-
SAN
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Tue 5/57:10 am
SAN
-
MSY
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Wed 5/275:21 pm
MSY
-
SAN
2 stops32h 29m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:25 am
SAN
-
MSY
1 stop12h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:12 pm
MSY
-
SAN
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 4/274:32 pm
SAN
-
MSY
1 stop5h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/26$202
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1512:30 pm
MSY
-
SAN
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Mon 4/203:45 pm
SAN
-
MSY
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$203
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/229:55 pm
MSY
-
SAN
1 stop27h 55m
Frontier
Sun 5/249:37 am
SAN
-
MSY
1 stop9h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$205
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/289:55 pm
MSY
-
SAN
1 stop12h 47m
Frontier
Thu 6/49:37 am
SAN
-
MSY
1 stop9h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 5/13:39 pm
MSY
-
SAN
1 stop30h 25m
Frontier
Tue 5/57:34 pm
SAN
-
MSY
2 stops18h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1512:30 pm
MSY
-
SAN
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Fri 4/241:50 pm
SAN
-
MSY
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$214
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/229:55 pm
MSY
-
SAN
1 stop27h 55m
Frontier
Mon 5/256:25 am
SAN
-
MSY
1 stop12h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$216
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/94:50 pm
MSY
-
SAN
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Sat 5/169:30 am
SAN
-
MSY
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/25$219

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 March 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$185
(Southwest)

One-way from

$85
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$395

Good round-trip deal

$478 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
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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 March 27, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/21

1:25 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Diego

Tue 4/28

9:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$185

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/28

6:15 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San Diego

Thu 4/30

4:20 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 35m

$202

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/15

10:05 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Diego

Tue 5/19

8:40 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$214

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/21

9:49 am-1:51 pm

1 stop6h 02m

San Diego

Tue 4/28

11:01 am-9:32 pm

2 stops8h 31m

$224
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/11

7:55 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 30m

San Diego

Mon 6/15

6:05 pm-1:55 am

1 stop5h 50m

$269

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/28

5:35 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops8h 19m

San Diego

Mon 6/1

9:05 pm-9:11 am

1 stop10h 06m

$324

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/8

12:01 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San Diego

Sat 5/9

11:00 am-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$331

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/17

3:48 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 42m

San Diego

Thu 4/23

3:04 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$336

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/29

5:35 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops8h 19m

San Diego

Tue 6/2

10:49 am-11:26 pm

2 stops10h 37m

$341

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/28

9:49 am-8:12 pm

2 stops12h 23m

San Diego

Sun 5/3

6:15 am-4:12 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$353

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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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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 March 13, 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 $88). 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 March 27, 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.

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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 March 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,340 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,491 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,507 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,551 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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?

    The New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Diego flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For as low as $224, Southwest can have you in San Diego from New Orleans in 6h 02m. 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 $84. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $133, and United Airlines, from $236. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 78% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $70. Alaska Airlines flights start at $78 while deals on American Airlines start at $79 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to San Diego is $164. On average you can expect to pay $427. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Diego), can usually be booked for $185.

  • 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 $88). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to San Diego. 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 March 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$84Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$133Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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