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$77+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Santa Ana (MSY - SNA)

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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SNA
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in January or May, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$125
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$77
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$311
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:45 amMSY - SNA
1 stop6h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/68:09 pmSNA - MSY
1 stop7h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$125
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 10/710:46 amMSY - SNA
1 stop13h 17mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/168:09 pmSNA - MSY
1 stop7h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$153
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 9/227:45 amMSY - SNA
1 stop6h 20mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/306:45 amSNA - MSY
2 stops11h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$183
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:45 amMSY - SNA
1 stop6h 20mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/111:00 pmSNA - MSY
1 stop5h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$198
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/267:45 amMSY - SNA
1 stop6h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/291:00 pmSNA - MSY
1 stop5h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$208
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:00 amMSY - SNA
2 stops18h 03mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/198:09 pmSNA - MSY
1 stop7h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$228
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/257:45 amMSY - SNA
1 stop6h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/291:00 pmSNA - MSY
1 stop5h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$233

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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New Orleans

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Santa Ana

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Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/2

7:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/6

8:09 pm-5:21 am

1 stop7h 12m

$125

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/7

10:46 am-10:03 pm

1 stop13h 17m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/16

8:09 pm-5:21 am

1 stop7h 12m

$153

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/22

7:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/30

6:45 am-8:13 pm

2 stops11h 28m

$183

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/4

7:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/11

1:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$198

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/26

7:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/29

1:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$208

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/11

7:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/23

6:45 am-8:13 pm

2 stops11h 28m

$213

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/14

10:46 am-7:14 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$77

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/15

10:46 am-7:14 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$77

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/2

7:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$77

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/12

12:48 pm-4:51 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$77

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Deals found on 8/15

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Santa Ana

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Orleans to Santa Ana, you should look to book at least 22 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from New Orleans to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Santa Ana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Orleans to Santa Ana is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 59% on airfare.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New Orleans to Santa Ana?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New Orleans to Santa Ana chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from New Orleans to Santa Ana on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New Orleans to Santa Ana?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New Orleans to Santa Ana, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $270.

What’s the fastest layover option from New Orleans to Santa Ana?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New Orleans to Santa Ana, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 27m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New Orleans to Santa Ana?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New Orleans to Santa Ana, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 37m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated August 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from New Orleans to Santa Ana. 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
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,038 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 Santa Ana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from New Orleans to Santa Ana in 6h 20m. Fly via Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1635 mi between New Orleans and Santa Ana.

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

    Currently priced at $87, Spirit Airlines will fly you from New Orleans to Santa Ana and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $252 and $276, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 80% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Santa Ana?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from New Orleans to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 4 airlines flying from New Orleans to Santa Ana

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Santa Ana. 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$252Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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