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Cheap flights from San Diego to New Orleans from $65

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American Airlines Logo
12:32 pm - 7:41 pmSAN-MSY
5h 09m1 stop
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1:27 pm - 10:50 pmMSY-SAN
11h 23m1 stop
$267American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 20
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2:46 pm - 10:52 pmSAN-MSY
6h 06m1 stop
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6:26 am - 12:59 pmMSY-SAN
8h 33m1 stop
$269American Airlines
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Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Feb 25
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9:34 am - 11:59 pmSAN-MSY
12h 25m1 stop
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7:00 am - 4:57 pmMSY-SAN
11h 57m1 stop
$298Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 14
United Airlines Logo
1:51 pm - 10:58 pmSAN-MSY
7h 07m1 stop
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8:10 am - 12:59 pmMSY-SAN
6h 49m1 stop
$299United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Sat, Jan 31
Delta Logo
3:44 pm - 11:59 pmSAN-MSY
6h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:35 pm - 10:48 pmMSY-SAN
8h 13m1 stop
$303Delta
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Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Feb 25
United Airlines Logo
10:26 am - 5:46 pmSAN-MSY
5h 20m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 11:42 pmMSY-SAN
9h 42m2 stops
$304United Airlines
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Mon, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 31
Southwest Logo
9:45 am - 7:35 pmSAN-MSY
7h 50m1 stop
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2:25 pm - 5:55 pmMSY-SAN
5h 30m1 stop
$311Southwest
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Sun, Dec 21 - Wed, Dec 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 9:13 pmSAN-MSY
21h 14m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 10:07 amMSY-SAN
17h 20m1 stop
$312Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 10
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 5:52 pmSAN-MSY
7h 52m1 stop
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11:21 am - 5:41 pmMSY-SAN
8h 20m1 stop
$329Delta
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Thu, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 10
Southwest Logo
12:00 pm - 9:00 pmSAN-MSY
7h 00m2 stops
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6:10 am - 12:05 pmMSY-SAN
7h 55m2 stops
$339Southwest
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Wed, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 10

American Airlines flights from San Diego to New Orleans

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American Airlines
Jan 15
SAN12:32 pmSan Diego
5h 09m
1 stop
MSY7:41 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Jan 20
MSY1:27 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
11h 23m
1 stop
SAN10:50 pmSan Diego
$267
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American Airlines
Feb 24
SAN2:46 pmSan Diego
6h 06m
1 stop
MSY10:52 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Feb 25
MSY6:26 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 33m
1 stop
SAN12:59 pmSan Diego
$269
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American Airlines
Jan 1
SAN9:40 amSan Diego
9h 03m
1 stop
MSY8:43 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Jan 5
MSY5:30 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 26m
1 stop
SAN9:56 pmSan Diego
$297
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United Airlines flights from San Diego to New Orleans

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to New Orleans flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 29
SAN1:51 pmSan Diego
7h 07m
1 stop
MSY10:58 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Jan 31
MSY8:10 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 49m
1 stop
SAN12:59 pmSan Diego
$299
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United Airlines
Jan 26
SAN10:26 amSan Diego
5h 20m
1 stop
MSY5:46 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Jan 31
MSY4:00 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 42m
2 stops
SAN11:42 pmSan Diego
$304
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United Airlines
Jan 11
SAN12:11 pmSan Diego
5h 55m
1 stop
MSY8:06 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Jan 14
MSY3:59 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 57m
1 stop
SAN9:56 pmSan Diego
$316
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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 November 6, 2025.
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San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 1/15

12:32 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop5h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/20

1:27 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop11h 23m

$267

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Tue 2/24

2:46 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop6h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

6:26 am-12:59 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$269

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 12/11

9:34 am-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/14

7:00 am-4:57 pm

1 stop11h 57m

$298

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 1/29

1:51 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/31

8:10 am-12:59 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$299

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Tue 2/24

3:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

4:35 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$303

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Mon 1/26

10:26 am-5:46 pm

1 stop5h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/31

4:00 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops9h 42m

$304

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sun 12/21

9:45 am-7:35 pm

1 stop7h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/24

2:25 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$311

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 1/8

9:59 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops21h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/10

6:47 pm-10:07 am

1 stop17h 20m

$312

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 1/8

8:00 am-5:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/10

11:21 am-5:41 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$329

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Wed 1/7

12:00 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops7h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/10

6:10 am-12:05 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$339

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and New Orleans?

What is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from San Diego is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $306, 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 January, then departing from San Diego during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $351.

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 $429. 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 $562.

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 evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $369. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to New Orleans, so prices are often more expensive at around $479 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 $400 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 $345 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 November 2025, prices for San Diego to New Orleans flights are approximately 22% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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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Best Price Found

$159

Fastest flight time

3h 25m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in New Orleans

1 airport
The best one-way flight to New Orleans from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $159. 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 every day.
There is 1 airport near New Orleans: 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 5h 09m.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to New Orleans

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FrontierPriceFrom $110Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,116 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $136Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,114 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $249Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,041 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,003 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,004 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $300Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,240 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $367Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,241 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 6 Southwest flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $471 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • United Airlines Flights From San Diego to New Orleans

    $256 is the best United Airlines flight deal from San Diego to New Orleans found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average United Airlines ticket price found was closer to $390, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. United Airlines (7.4/10 from 9,003 user reviews) flies into New Orleans from San Diego 7 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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