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Cheap flights from San Diego to New Orleans from $52

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American Airlines Logo
2:06 pm - 11:40 pm
SAN
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MSY
7h 34m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:27 pm - 7:12 pm
MSY
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SAN
7h 45m1 stop
$329American Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 2:41 pm
SAN
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MSY
6h 16m1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:41 pm - 12:16 am
MSY
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SAN
12h 35m1 stop
$330Frontier
Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 12:24 am
SAN
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MSY
15h 59m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:29 pm - 8:24 pm
MSY
-
SAN
25h 55m2 stops
$331Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Frontier Logo
8:35 am - 2:18 pm
SAN
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MSY
27h 43m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 7:25 pm
MSY
-
SAN
15h 15m2 stops
$332Frontier
Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 15
Southwest Logo
2:35 pm - 11:45 pm
SAN
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MSY
7h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 1:30 pm
MSY
-
SAN
8h 35m2 stops
$333Southwest
Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 9:13 pm
SAN
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MSY
21h 14m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 8:02 pm
MSY
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SAN
11h 32m2 stops
$334Alaska Airlines
Sun, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 5:47 pm
SAN
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MSY
9h 32m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:38 pm - 11:31 pm
MSY
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SAN
29h 53m1 stop
$336Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Fri, Jan 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:59 pm - 5:47 pm
SAN
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MSY
18h 48m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 10:07 am
MSY
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SAN
17h 20m1 stop
$337Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 12:24 am
SAN
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MSY
15h 59m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:33 pm - 5:51 pm
MSY
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SAN
25h 18m1 stop
$338Frontier
Thu, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 17
Southwest Logo
2:35 pm - 11:45 pm
SAN
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MSY
7h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 9:40 pm
MSY
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SAN
9h 00m2 stops
$340Southwest
Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Feb 28

Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to New Orleans

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Alaska Airlines
Feb 1
SAN9:59 pmSan Diego
21h 14m
2 stops
MSY9:13 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Feb 6
MSY10:30 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
11h 32m
2 stops
SAN8:02 pmSan Diego
$334
Alaska Airlines
Jan 31
SAN8:59 pmSan Diego
18h 48m
2 stops
MSY5:47 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Feb 7
MSY6:47 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
17h 20m
1 stop
SAN10:07 amSan Diego
$337
Alaska Airlines
Feb 2
SAN9:59 pmSan Diego
21h 14m
2 stops
MSY9:13 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Feb 9
MSY10:30 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 29m
1 stop
SAN4:59 pmSan Diego
$344

Southwest flights from San Diego to New Orleans

Our best Southwest deals on San Diego to New Orleans flight tickets
Southwest
Mar 1
SAN2:35 pmSan Diego
7h 10m
2 stops
MSY11:45 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mar 4
MSY6:55 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 35m
2 stops
SAN1:30 pmSan Diego
$333
Southwest
Apr 22
SAN3:05 pmSan Diego
6h 45m
1 stop
MSY11:50 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
May 3
MSY6:20 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 45m
1 stop
SAN10:05 amSan Diego
$339
Southwest
Feb 26
SAN2:35 pmSan Diego
7h 10m
2 stops
MSY11:45 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Feb 28
MSY2:40 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 00m
2 stops
SAN9:40 pmSan Diego
$340

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to New Orleans 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 January 8, 2026.
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San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sat 1/31

2:06 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/7

1:27 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$329

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 3/12

6:25 am-2:41 pm

1 stop6h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/15

1:41 pm-12:16 am

1 stop12h 35m

$330

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 2/12

6:25 am-12:24 am

1 stop15h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/16

8:29 pm-8:24 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$331

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Fri 2/13

8:35 am-2:18 pm

1 stop27h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/15

6:10 am-7:25 pm

2 stops15h 15m

$332

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sun 3/1

2:35 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops7h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/4

6:55 am-1:30 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$333

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sun 2/1

9:59 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops21h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/6

10:30 am-8:02 pm

2 stops11h 32m

$334

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Wed 1/21

6:15 am-5:47 pm

1 stop9h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/23

7:38 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop29h 53m

$336

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sat 1/31

8:59 pm-5:47 pm

2 stops18h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/7

6:47 pm-10:07 am

1 stop17h 20m

$337

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 2/12

6:25 am-12:24 am

1 stop15h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/17

6:33 pm-5:51 pm

1 stop25h 18m

$338

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 2/26

2:35 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops7h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/28

2:40 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$340

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from San Diego is in June. Flight prices, which tend to average around $346, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit New Orleans during the month of June, then departing from San Diego during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $367.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Orleans?

The cheapest day to depart from San Diego to New Orleans is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $447. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Diego to New Orleans for around $576.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New Orleans?

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $465. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to New Orleans, so prices are often more expensive at around $491 per ticket.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to New Orleans?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Orleans from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Orleans for around $411 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Orleans from San Diego for as low as $354 on momondo.

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

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

Can stopping save me money on San Diego to New Orleans flights?

You could potentially save up to 45% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to New Orleans flight.

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

As of January 2026, prices for San Diego to New Orleans flights are approximately 6% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Diego to New Orleans

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

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Best Price Found

$265

Fastest flight time

3h 25m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat

Airports in New Orleans

1 airport
The best one-way flight to New Orleans from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $265. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to New Orleans found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $385.
The fastest flight from San Diego to New Orleans takes 3h 25m
Direct flights go from San Diego to New Orleans on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport in New Orleans. From San Diego there are direct flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).
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  • How far is San Diego to New Orleans Louis Armstrong by plane?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong is 1604.4 mi away from San Diego. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 3h 25m.

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

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport refresh daily.

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

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to New Orleans

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FrontierPriceFrom $110Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,061 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $136Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,289 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $223Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,097 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,143 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,032 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $300Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,250 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $306Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,892 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $367Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,671 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From San Diego to New Orleans

    Southwest flight deals from San Diego to New Orleans start from $300 round-trip. Over the 5 Southwest flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $475 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

Traveling to a place near New Orleans?

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Can I find flights from San Diego to New Orleans with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to New Orleans from San Diego with this policy.

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Once all potential San Diego to New Orleans flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

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