$62+ Cheap flights from San Diego to New Orleans (SAN - MSY)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or January, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from San Diego to New Orleans
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $243 (Mytrip) |
One-way from | $62 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $395 |
Good round-trip deal | $385 or less |
Good one-way deal | $218 or less |
Find flight deals from San Diego to New Orleans
Cheapest flights from San Diego to New OrleansExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Mon 4/28
8:29 am-2:09 pm
2 stops27h 40m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 5/5
3:09 pm-7:54 pm
3 stops30h 45m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Sat 4/12
6:25 am-6:57 pm
1 stop10h 32m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 4/21
9:05 pm-7:34 am
1 stop12h 29m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Sun 4/20
7:09 am-5:07 pm
1 stop7h 58m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 5/15
12:00 pm-4:27 pm
1 stop6h 27m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Thu 5/22
2:27 pm-12:15 am
1 stop7h 48m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 5/25
6:09 pm-9:36 pm
1 stop5h 27m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Wed 7/9
9:40 pm-8:53 am
1 stop9h 13m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 7/15
1:45 pm-6:44 pm
1 stop6h 59m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Tue 8/19
7:05 am-2:45 pm
1 stop5h 40m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 8/21
5:30 am-10:50 am
2 stops7h 20m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Wed 7/9
7:12 am-3:32 pm
1 stop6h 20m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 7/9
6:14 pm-12:09 am
1 stop7h 55m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Tue 4/15
6:15 am-8:10 pm
1 stop11h 55m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Fri 5/2
7:10 am-5:07 pm
1 stop7h 57m
San DiegoNew Orleans
SAN - MSY
SANMSY
San Diego
Wed 5/14
3:10 pm-12:15 am
1 stop7h 05m
Compare providers for flights from San Diego to New Orleans
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to New Orleans in March.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San Diego to New Orleans
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to New Orleans
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to New Orleans?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.
Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from San Diego to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to MSY?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
When flying from San Diego to New Orleans, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to New Orleans?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Rainfall in New Orleans by month
Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.
Temperature in New Orleans by month
Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Diego to New Orleans to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
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Cheri,Jan 2025
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$108 | Average$228 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$136 | Average$244 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$236 | Average$316 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$237 | Average$372 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$246 | Average$386 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$278 | Average$459 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$320 | Average$520 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |