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$73+ Cheap flights from San Diego to New Orleans (SAN - MSY)

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The best prices from San Diego to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or January, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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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 December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$266
(Delta)

One-way from

$73
(Mytrip)

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August

Average price

$478
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This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/307:16 pmSAN - MSY
2 stops22h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/39:10 pmMSY - SAN
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$351
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/307:16 pmSAN - MSY
2 stops22h 37mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/39:10 pmMSY - SAN
2 stops22h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$365
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/266:25 amSAN - MSY
1 stop13h 00mFrontier
Sun 1/510:15 pmMSY - SAN
1 stop14h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$382
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/3110:15 amSAN - MSY
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Sun 1/56:30 amMSY - SAN
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/18$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/2510:52 amSAN - MSY
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/15:30 amMSY - SAN
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/3110:30 pmSAN - MSY
1 stop22h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/117:00 amMSY - SAN
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$561
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Thu 12/269:20 amSAN - MSY
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Sun 1/56:30 amMSY - SAN
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$687
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/267:15 amSAN - MSY
1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/267:35 pmMSY - SAN
1 stop6h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,061

Find flights from San Diego to New Orleans within your budget

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San Diego

Wed 1/8

10:30 pm-9:11 am

1 stop8h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/9

7:24 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$266

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SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sun 2/2

7:26 pm-11:11 am

2 stops13h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/9

10:26 am-8:58 am

1 stop24h 32m

$267

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SANMSY

San Diego

Sat 1/4

6:25 am-7:10 pm

1 stop10h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/11

3:25 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$274

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SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 3/20

3:15 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/24

5:37 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$290

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Wed 2/12

7:27 pm-12:18 pm

2 stops14h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/20

7:43 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 37m

$292

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SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Tue 2/18

2:20 pm-7:45 pm

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/25

12:00 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$348

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Thu 1/9

6:15 am-3:23 pm

1 stop7h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/9

5:50 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$361

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Mon 3/31

2:25 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop5h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/5

5:45 am-9:27 am

1 stop5h 42m

$424

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Wed 4/23

6:07 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop21h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/28

8:30 pm-3:51 pm

1 stop21h 21m

$475

San DiegoNew Orleans

SAN - MSY

SANMSY

San Diego

Sat 1/18

6:25 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$73

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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 December.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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.

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to New Orleans

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to New Orleans including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 December 13, 2024.

Booking 67 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 December 18, 2024.

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 9% 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 December 16, 2024.

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. Sunday at noon 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 December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to New Orleans?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to New Orleans from 7 different airlines. 3h 25m is how long a flight from San Diego to New Orleans Louis Armstrong will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to New Orleans round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to New Orleans round-trip from $266. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $267, and Frontier, from $274. Delta is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to New Orleans are Frontier ($73), Spirit Airlines ($90), and Delta ($108).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to New Orleans?

    While on average a flight from San Diego to New Orleans is generally $347, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $172. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $152 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to New Orleans?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Houston?

    Most Houston visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Space Center Houston, Houston Zoo, and House of Blues Houston. Space Center Houston, Houston Zoo, and House of Blues Houston can be visited by traveling about 33.5 mi, 18.9 mi, and 16.2 mi respectively from Houston George Bush Intcntl. Those on a layover in Houston in need of a rental car can book one at Houston George Bush Intcntl for about $45.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to New Orleans flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Diego to New Orleans

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$144Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$235Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$278Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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