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Cheap flights from New Orleans to San Diego from $78

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United Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 10:15 pmMSY-SAN
6h 10m1 stop
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10:30 pm - 9:41 amSAN-MSY
9h 11m1 stop
$183United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 25
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2:13 pm - 8:42 pmMSY-SAN
8h 29m2 stops
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9:00 am - 5:08 pmSAN-MSY
6h 08m1 stop
$188United Airlines
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Tue, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 2
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2:04 pm - 6:28 pmMSY-SAN
6h 24m1 stop
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8:00 am - 12:23 amSAN-MSY
14h 23m1 stop
$189Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 25
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9:19 pm - 12:35 pmMSY-SAN
17h 16m1 stop
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3:59 pm - 5:21 amSAN-MSY
11h 22m1 stop
$193Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
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9:42 pm - 9:20 pmMSY-SAN
25h 38m1 stop
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3:23 pm - 12:23 amSAN-MSY
7h 00m1 stop
$195Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 20
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12:48 pm - 11:48 pmMSY-SAN
13h 00m1 stop
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3:59 pm - 7:35 amSAN-MSY
13h 36m2 stops
$196Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
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9:19 pm - 12:35 pmMSY-SAN
17h 16m1 stop
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3:59 pm - 11:53 amSAN-MSY
17h 54m1 stop
$198Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
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7:25 pm - 9:57 amMSY-SAN
16h 32m1 stop
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6:41 am - 6:38 pmSAN-MSY
9h 57m1 stop
$216Frontier
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26
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5:52 pm - 11:14 pmMSY-SAN
7h 22m1 stop
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6:15 am - 4:47 pmSAN-MSY
8h 32m1 stop
$257Delta
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Tue, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 25
Frontier Logo
7:35 pm - 1:28 pmMSY-SAN
19h 53m1 stop
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6:41 am - 6:38 pmSAN-MSY
9h 57m1 stop
$259Frontier
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United Airlines flights from New Orleans to San Diego

Our best United Airlines deals on New Orleans to San Diego flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 22
MSY6:05 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 10m
1 stop
SAN10:15 pmSan Diego
Oct 25
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
9h 11m
1 stop
MSY9:41 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$183
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United Airlines
Jan 27
MSY2:13 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 29m
2 stops
SAN8:42 pmSan Diego
Feb 2
SAN9:00 amSan Diego
6h 08m
1 stop
MSY5:08 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$188
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United Airlines
Nov 11
MSY8:00 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 00m
1 stop
SAN3:00 pmSan Diego
Nov 11
SAN10:00 pmSan Diego
10h 14m
1 stop
MSY10:14 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$236
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Frontier flights from New Orleans to San Diego

Our best Frontier deals on New Orleans to San Diego flight tickets
Frontier
Oct 23
MSY7:25 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
16h 32m
1 stop
SAN9:57 amSan Diego
Oct 26
SAN6:41 amSan Diego
9h 57m
1 stop
MSY6:38 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$216
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Frontier
Oct 24
MSY7:35 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
19h 53m
1 stop
SAN1:28 pmSan Diego
Oct 26
SAN6:41 amSan Diego
9h 57m
1 stop
MSY6:38 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
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New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/22

6:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

San Diego

Sat 10/25

10:30 pm-9:41 am

1 stop9h 11m

$183

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/27

2:13 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops8h 29m

San Diego

Mon 2/2

9:00 am-5:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$188

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/23

2:04 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop6h 24m

San Diego

Sat 10/25

8:00 am-12:23 am

1 stop14h 23m

$189

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/30

9:19 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop17h 16m

San Diego

Mon 11/3

3:59 pm-5:21 am

1 stop11h 22m

$193

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/6

9:42 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop25h 38m

San Diego

Mon 10/20

3:23 pm-12:23 am

1 stop7h 00m

$195

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/14

12:48 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop13h 00m

San Diego

Mon 11/17

3:59 pm-7:35 am

2 stops13h 36m

$196

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/30

9:19 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop17h 16m

San Diego

Thu 11/6

3:59 pm-11:53 am

1 stop17h 54m

$198

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/23

7:25 pm-9:57 am

1 stop16h 32m

San Diego

Sun 10/26

6:41 am-6:38 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$216

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/21

5:52 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San Diego

Sat 10/25

6:15 am-4:47 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$257

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/24

7:35 pm-1:28 pm

1 stop19h 53m

San Diego

Sun 10/26

6:41 am-6:38 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$259

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New Orleans to San Diego

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of January, then departing from New Orleans during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $307.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart from New Orleans to San Diego is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $337. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $645. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Diego.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $317. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $795.

What is the cheapest New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Diego flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Diego?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from New Orleans when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $365 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from New Orleans for as low as $281 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Diego flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Diego flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have New Orleans to San Diego flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for New Orleans to San Diego flights are approximately 58% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New Orleans to San Diego

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New Orleans to San Diego according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap New Orleans to San Diego (MSY to SAN) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$168

Fastest flight time

3h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Diego from New Orleans in the past 72 hours is $168. The best round-trip flight deal from New Orleans to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $336.
The fastest flight from New Orleans to San Diego takes 3h 45m
Direct flights go from New Orleans to San Diego every day.
There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)
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  • How far is New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Diego by plane?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong and San Diego are 1604.4 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 6h 10m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Diego Airport?

    Prices for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Diego Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Diego Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Diego Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Diego Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Diego Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Diego Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from New Orleans to San Diego

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FrontierPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,173 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $151Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,023 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $252Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $259Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From New Orleans to San Diego

    Southwest flies from New Orleans to San Diego around 8 times per week, with 4,242 momondo users rating the airline 8.0/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from New Orleans to San Diego in the last 72 hours was $288 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $474 for Southwest flights on this route.

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Flights from New Orleans to San Diego with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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