$88+ 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SAN
Jun 8 — Jun 151
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to San DiegoExplore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 9, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 9, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Frontier 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 6/46:25 am
SAN
- MSY
1 stop12h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$230
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/93:40 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Fri 6/1211:55 am
SAN
- MSY
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6![Southwest logo]()
$232
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/254:00 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Sat 6/275:30 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8![Southwest logo]()
$237
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Frontier 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
Mon 6/16:25 am
SAN
- MSY
1 stop12h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$238
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 5/215:40 am
MSY
- SAN
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Sun 5/2412:40 pm
SAN
- MSY
2 stops7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5![Southwest logo]()
$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Mon 6/292:40 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Mon 7/69:00 am
SAN
- MSY
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/7![Southwest logo]()
$243
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:10 pm
MSY
- SAN
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Sat 6/1310:40 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8![Southwest logo]()
$247
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/119:48 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop13h 21m
Frontier
Sun 6/146:25 am
SAN
- MSY
1 stop12h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 8/133:10 pm
MSY
- SAN
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Sun 8/166:30 am
SAN
- MSY
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5![Southwest logo]()
$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/56:40 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop6h 15m
Delta
Fri 10/910:40 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop7h 26m
Delta
Deal found 5/6![Delta logo]()
$257
Best flights from New Orleans to San DiegoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 9, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 9, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/93:40 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Fri 6/1211:55 am
SAN
- MSY
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6![Southwest logo]()
$232
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/225:35 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop5h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 5/2410:40 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop9h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7![United Airlines logo]()
$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 5/216:55 am
MSY
- SAN
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Sun 5/246:35 am
SAN
- MSY
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5![Southwest logo]()
$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/273:05 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Mon 6/83:15 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6![Southwest logo]()
$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Mon 6/87:55 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Fri 6/121:55 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4![Southwest logo]()
$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 7/112:45 pm
MSY
- SAN
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Sat 7/114:10 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/7![Southwest logo]()
$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/205:45 am
MSY
- SAN
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Sat 7/184:10 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4![Southwest logo]()
$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Mon 6/292:40 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Mon 7/69:00 am
SAN
- MSY
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/7![Southwest logo]()
$243
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/237:55 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Mon 7/276:05 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8![Southwest logo]()
$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/256:30 pm
MSY
- SAN
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Sat 6/275:30 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8![Southwest logo]()
$337
Last-minute flights from New Orleans to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to San Diego. Data last updated May 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to San Diego. Data last updated May 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 5/215:40 am
MSY
- SAN
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Sun 5/2412:40 pm
SAN
- MSY
2 stops7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5![Southwest logo]()
$242
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Frontier 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 6/46:25 am
SAN
- MSY
1 stop12h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$230
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Frontier 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
Mon 6/16:25 am
SAN
- MSY
1 stop12h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$238
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/93:40 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Fri 6/1211:55 am
SAN
- MSY
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6![Southwest logo]()
$232
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:10 pm
MSY
- SAN
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Sat 6/1310:40 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8![Southwest logo]()
$247
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/119:48 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop13h 21m
Frontier
Sun 6/146:25 am
SAN
- MSY
1 stop12h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/116:30 pm
MSY
- SAN
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Thu 6/1812:55 pm
SAN
- MSY
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/9![Southwest logo]()
$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Mon 6/155:30 am
MSY
- SAN
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Wed 6/177:50 am
SAN
- MSY
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6![Southwest logo]()
$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/255:10 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop8h 30m
Delta
Mon 6/2910:50 am
SAN
- MSY
1 stop6h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/8![Delta logo]()
$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Mon 6/292:40 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Mon 7/69:00 am
SAN
- MSY
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/7![Southwest logo]()
$243
One-way flights from New Orleans to San DiegoSearch for one-way flight options from New Orleans to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 9, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from New Orleans to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 9, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/289:55 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop12h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$88
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/19:55 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop12h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8![Frontier logo]()
$94
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/299:55 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop12h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$111
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/13:40 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8![Southwest logo]()
$114
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/56:00 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Deal found 5/7![Delta logo]()
$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/25:21 pm
MSY
- SAN
2 stops32h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/35:21 pm
MSY
- SAN
2 stops32h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$127
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Fri 6/56:30 pm
MSY
- SAN
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6![Southwest logo]()
$129
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/319:55 pm
MSY
- SAN
1 stop12h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$131
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sun 7/55:00 am
MSY
- SAN
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6![Southwest logo]()
$134
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 May 9, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $232 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $88 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $337 |
Good round-trip deal | $328 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 May 9, 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 6/9
3:40 pm-7:00 pm
1 stop5h 20m
San Diego
Fri 6/12
11:55 am-9:50 pm
1 stop7h 55m
$232
New OrleansSan Diego
MSY - SAN
MSYSAN
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 5/21
6:55 am-11:20 am
1 stop6h 25m
San Diego
Sun 5/24
6:35 am-2:50 pm
1 stop6h 15m
$237
New OrleansSan Diego
MSY - SAN
MSYSAN
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 5/27
3:05 pm-7:35 pm
1 stop6h 30m
San Diego
Mon 6/8
3:15 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop6h 10m
$237
New OrleansSan Diego
MSY - SAN
MSYSAN
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 6/8
7:55 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop5h 30m
San Diego
Fri 6/12
1:55 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop7h 30m
$237
New OrleansSan Diego
MSY - SAN
MSYSAN
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 7/1
12:45 pm-6:20 pm
2 stops7h 35m
San Diego
Sat 7/11
4:10 pm-1:00 am
1 stop6h 50m
$242
New OrleansSan Diego
MSY - SAN
MSYSAN
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 6/20
5:45 am-1:30 pm
2 stops9h 45m
San Diego
Sat 7/18
4:10 pm-1:00 am
1 stop6h 50m
$242
Quickest round-trip
New OrleansSan Diego
MSY - SAN
MSYSAN
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 6/29
2:40 pm-5:40 pm
1 stop5h 00m
San Diego
Mon 7/6
9:00 am-2:40 pm
Nonstop3h 40m
$243
New OrleansSan Diego
MSY - SAN
MSYSAN
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 7/23
7:55 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop5h 30m
San Diego
Mon 7/27
6:05 pm-1:55 am
1 stop5h 50m
$247
New OrleansSan Diego
MSY - SAN
MSYSAN
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 5/22
5:35 pm-9:24 pm
1 stop5h 49m
San Diego
Sun 5/24
10:40 pm-9:44 am
1 stop9h 04m
$277
New OrleansSan Diego
MSY - SAN
MSYSAN
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 6/25
6:30 pm-8:15 pm
Nonstop3h 45m
San Diego
Sat 6/27
5:30 pm-1:00 am
1 stop5h 30m
$337
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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 May.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- 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.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to San Diego?
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 58 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Diego (average of $326). Flying from New Orleans to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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 May 9, 2026.
When flying from New Orleans to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 42% versus a flight at noon.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from New Orleans to San Diego?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New Orleans to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Phoenix (PHX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of 1-stop itineraries from New Orleans to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New Orleans to San Diego?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New Orleans to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Houston (IAH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $273.
What’s the fastest layover option from New Orleans to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New Orleans to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 34m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New Orleans to San Diego?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New Orleans to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 36m.
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 May 9, 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.
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$93 | Average$205 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$206 | Average$398 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$226 | Average$357 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$236 | Average$328 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$435 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |