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$85+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Santa Ana, CA (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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SNA
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:14 pmMSY - SNA
1 stop6h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/101:35 pmSNA - MSY
1 stop20h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$200
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:14 pmMSY - SNA
1 stop6h 37mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/1011:39 amSNA - MSY
3 stops18h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Thu 12/42:02 pmMSY - SNA
2 stops24h 40mFrontier
Sun 12/711:15 amSNA - MSY
1 stop23h 43mFrontier
Deal found 11/6$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Wed 11/268:30 pmMSY - SNA
1 stop18h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/110:58 amSNA - MSY
2 stops42h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$260
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2112:14 pmMSY - SNA
1 stop6h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/235:46 pmSNA - MSY
2 stops13h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$276
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2712:14 pmMSY - SNA
1 stop11h 59mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/15:46 pmSNA - MSY
2 stops13h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$282
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/111:19 pmMSY - SNA
1 stop25h 23mFrontier
Sun 12/1411:15 amSNA - MSY
1 stop23h 43mFrontier
Deal found 11/5$289

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 November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$200
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$85
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$499
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Santa Ana 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 November 6, 2025.
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 OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/3

12:14 pm-10:44 am

1 stop24h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/10

1:35 pm-1:07 pm

2 stops21h 32m

$223

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/3

1:00 pm-10:44 am

3 stops23h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/10

6:45 am-8:22 am

3 stops23h 37m

$277

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/27

3:15 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops8h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/1

1:27 pm-9:07 am

2 stops17h 40m

$291

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/11

1:19 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop25h 23m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 12/14

10:10 am-5:10 am

2 stops17h 00m

$295

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/28

6:47 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/2

3:35 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop24h 12m

$324

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/21

3:46 pm-2:48 pm

2 stops25h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/23

1:27 pm-11:19 am

1 stop19h 52m

$334

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/26

12:14 pm-4:51 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/30

5:46 pm-11:19 am

1 stop15h 33m

$347

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/21

6:47 pm-10:05 am

1 stop17h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/26

8:15 am-9:13 pm

2 stops10h 58m

$357

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/10

1:05 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-6:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$365

New OrleansSanta Ana

MSY - SNA

MSYSNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/21

7:27 pm-8:57 pm

3 stops27h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/26

4:37 pm-8:21 am

2 stops13h 44m

$365

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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Santa Ana

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 Santa Ana in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice 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-Santa Ana, California flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Santa Ana, California flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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-Santa Ana, California 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 Santa Ana

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Santa Ana, California (average of $83). Flying from New Orleans to Santa Ana, California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 November 6, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Orleans to Santa Ana, California 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 58% on airfare.

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 November 6, 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
4,241 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
9,007 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
11,040 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,122 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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, California?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Orleans to Santa Ana, California in 23h 44m. Fly via Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. New Orleans and Santa Ana, California are separated by a distance of 1635 mi.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Ana, California, with prices starting at $87. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $252 and $272, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 78% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Santa Ana, California (average of $83). Flying from New Orleans to Santa Ana, California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$252Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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