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Cheap flights from New Orleans to San Diego from $70

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7:33 pm - 12:08 amMSY-SAN
6h 35m1 stop
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6:30 am - 6:48 pmSAN-MSY
10h 18m1 stop
$148Frontier
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Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8
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5:44 pm - 12:15 amMSY-SAN
8h 31m1 stop
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12:00 pm - 4:49 pmSAN-MSY
26h 49m1 stop
$153Frontier
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 17
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5:44 pm - 12:15 amMSY-SAN
8h 31m1 stop
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6:30 am - 6:48 pmSAN-MSY
10h 18m1 stop
$156Frontier
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Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
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8:11 pm - 1:29 pmMSY-SAN
19h 18m2 stops
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11:47 am - 5:00 pmSAN-MSY
27h 13m1 stop
$175Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 11
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3:44 pm - 10:50 pmMSY-SAN
9h 06m1 stop
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6:20 am - 3:40 pmSAN-MSY
7h 20m1 stop
$178American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 18
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6:01 pm - 11:59 pmMSY-SAN
7h 58m1 stop
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6:36 am - 5:00 pmSAN-MSY
8h 24m1 stop
$182Frontier
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Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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5:44 pm - 12:15 amMSY-SAN
8h 31m1 stop
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2:57 pm - 4:49 pmSAN-MSY
23h 52m2 stops
$183Frontier
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 17
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5:44 pm - 12:15 amMSY-SAN
8h 31m1 stop
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2:56 pm - 9:42 amSAN-MSY
40h 46m2 stops
$184Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
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10:47 am - 12:08 amMSY-SAN
15h 21m2 stops
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10:39 am - 9:38 amSAN-MSY
20h 59m1 stop
$192Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 20
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9:15 am - 7:12 pmMSY-SAN
11h 57m1 stop
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7:10 am - 7:41 pmSAN-MSY
10h 31m1 stop
$199American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 15

Frontier flights from New Orleans to San Diego

Our best Frontier deals on New Orleans to San Diego flight tickets
Frontier
Feb 5
MSY7:33 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 35m
1 stop
SAN12:08 amSan Diego
Feb 8
SAN6:30 amSan Diego
10h 18m
1 stop
MSY6:48 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$148
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Frontier
Jan 15
MSY5:44 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 31m
1 stop
SAN12:15 amSan Diego
Jan 17
SAN12:00 pmSan Diego
26h 49m
1 stop
MSY4:49 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$153
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Frontier
Jan 15
MSY5:44 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 31m
1 stop
SAN12:15 amSan Diego
Jan 22
SAN6:30 amSan Diego
10h 18m
1 stop
MSY6:48 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$156
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Southwest flights from New Orleans to San Diego

Our best Southwest deals on New Orleans to San Diego flight tickets
Southwest
Jan 26
MSY4:15 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 15m
1 stop
SAN9:30 pmSan Diego
Feb 3
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
6h 00m
1 stop
MSY2:20 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$211
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Southwest
Jan 14
MSY5:35 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 15m
1 stop
SAN9:50 pmSan Diego
Jan 15
SAN1:05 pmSan Diego
7h 15m
1 stop
MSY10:20 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$217
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Southwest
Jan 14
MSY11:25 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 50m
2 stops
SAN5:15 pmSan Diego
Jan 15
SAN1:55 pmSan Diego
6h 10m
1 stop
MSY10:05 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 December 3, 2025.
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New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/5

7:33 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 35m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

6:30 am-6:48 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$148

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

5:44 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 31m

San Diego

Sat 1/17

12:00 pm-4:49 pm

1 stop26h 49m

$153

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

5:44 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 31m

San Diego

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-6:48 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$156

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/7

8:11 pm-1:29 pm

2 stops19h 18m

San Diego

Sun 1/11

11:47 am-5:00 pm

1 stop27h 13m

$175

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/14

3:44 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 06m

San Diego

Sun 1/18

6:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$178

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/8

6:01 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 58m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

6:36 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$182

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

5:44 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 31m

San Diego

Sat 1/17

2:57 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops23h 52m

$183

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

5:44 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 31m

San Diego

Thu 1/22

2:56 pm-9:42 am

2 stops40h 46m

$184

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/9

10:47 am-12:08 am

2 stops15h 21m

San Diego

Fri 2/20

10:39 am-9:38 am

1 stop20h 59m

$192

New OrleansSan Diego

MSY - SAN

MSYSAN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/14

9:15 am-7:12 pm

1 stop11h 57m

San Diego

Thu 1/15

7:10 am-7:41 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$199

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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 $324.

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 $383. 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 $702.

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 $375 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 $280 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 December 2025, prices for New Orleans to San Diego flights are approximately 13% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$294

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 $294. The best round-trip flight deal from New Orleans to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $531.
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 4h 15m 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New Orleans to San Diego?

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Best airlines flying from New Orleans to San Diego

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $151Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,156 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,045 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $250Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,063 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,011 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,253 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From New Orleans to San Diego

    Southwest flies from New Orleans to San Diego around 10 times per week, with 4,253 momondo users rating the airline 8.0/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from New Orleans to San Diego in the last 72 hours was $289 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $472 for Southwest flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From New Orleans to San Diego

    The best United Airlines deal for New Orleans to San Diego flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $250, round-trip. It should be noted that an average United Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $356 round-trip. United Airlines operates 9 flights out of New Orleans into San Diego in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 9,063 United Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.4/10.

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