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Cheap flights from San Diego to New Orleans from $76

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6:55 am - 10:10 am
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MSY
25h 15m
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8:29 pm - 1:13 pm
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SAN
18h 44m
1 stop
$315Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
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2:38 pm - 3:38 pm
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MSY
23h 00m
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5:45 am - 12:08 am
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SAN
20h 23m
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$316Frontier
Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 22
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6:55 am - 4:21 pm
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MSY
7h 26m
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11:46 am - 12:09 am
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38h 23m
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$317Frontier
Fri, Mar 20 - Mon, Mar 23
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9:18 pm - 4:21 pm
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MSY
17h 03m
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8:29 pm - 1:13 pm
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18h 44m
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$322Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
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6:25 am - 11:15 pm
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MSY
14h 50m
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5:45 am - 12:08 am
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20h 23m
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$323Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
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6:25 am - 11:15 pm
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MSY
14h 50m
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5:45 am - 12:08 am
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$324Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
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12:00 pm - 10:10 am
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MSY
20h 10m
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8:29 pm - 4:15 pm
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21h 46m
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$325Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 5
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9:56 pm - 10:10 am
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MSY
10h 14m
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11:18 am - 11:54 pm
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14h 36m
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$327Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 5 - Thu, Apr 9
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10:20 am - 8:05 pm
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7h 45m
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$329Southwest
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2:15 pm - 11:14 pm
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7h 14m
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$333Delta
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 2

Frontier flights from San Diego to New Orleans

Our best Frontier deals on San Diego to New Orleans flight tickets
Frontier
Feb 12
SAN2:38 pmSan Diego
23h 00m
1 stop
MSY3:38 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Feb 22
MSY5:45 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
20h 23m
1 stop
SAN12:08 amSan Diego
$316
Frontier
Mar 20
SAN6:55 amSan Diego
7h 26m
1 stop
MSY4:21 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mar 23
MSY11:46 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
38h 23m
2 stops
SAN12:09 amSan Diego
$317
Frontier
Feb 1
SAN8:16 pmSan Diego
19h 44m
2 stops
MSY6:00 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Feb 5
MSY7:33 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
30h 35m
1 stop
SAN12:08 amSan Diego
$329

United Airlines flights from San Diego to New Orleans

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to New Orleans flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 17
SAN3:04 pmSan Diego
6h 25m
1 stop
MSY11:29 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Apr 20
MSY3:54 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 11m
1 stop
SAN8:05 pmSan Diego
$356
United Airlines
May 15
SAN8:45 pmSan Diego
9h 51m
2 stops
MSY8:36 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
May 18
MSY5:21 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 04m
1 stop
SAN9:25 pmSan Diego
$361
United Airlines
Jun 5
SAN8:50 pmSan Diego
10h 05m
2 stops
MSY8:55 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Jun 10
MSY9:45 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 42m
1 stop
SAN1:27 pmSan Diego
$371

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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 22, 2026.
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SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 3/12

6:55 am-10:10 am

1 stop25h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/16

8:29 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop18h 44m

$315

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 2/12

2:38 pm-3:38 pm

1 stop23h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/22

5:45 am-12:08 am

1 stop20h 23m

$316

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Fri 3/20

6:55 am-4:21 pm

1 stop7h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/23

11:46 am-12:09 am

2 stops38h 23m

$317

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 3/12

9:18 pm-4:21 pm

2 stops17h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/16

8:29 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop18h 44m

$322

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 2/19

6:25 am-11:15 pm

2 stops14h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/22

5:45 am-12:08 am

1 stop20h 23m

$323

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 2/19

6:25 am-11:15 pm

2 stops14h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/22

5:45 am-12:08 am

1 stop20h 23m

$324

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Wed 4/1

12:00 pm-10:10 am

2 stops20h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/5

8:29 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop21h 46m

$325

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sun 4/5

9:56 pm-10:10 am

2 stops10h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/9

11:18 am-11:54 pm

1 stop14h 36m

$327

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Wed 4/15

10:20 am-8:05 pm

1 stop7h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/19

6:20 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 45m

$329

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Tue 2/24

2:15 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop6h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/2

5:34 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$333

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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 $354, 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 May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $370.

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 $567.

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 $500 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 $412 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 $360 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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Best Price Found

$208

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 $208. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to New Orleans found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $441.
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 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.

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to New Orleans

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $89Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,363 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $110Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,057 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $233Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,173 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,190 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,087 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $307Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,267 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $318Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,890 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $367Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,775 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From San Diego to New Orleans

    Southwest flight deals from San Diego to New Orleans start from $307 round-trip. Over the 5 Southwest flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $479 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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