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Cheap Flights from San Diego to New Orleans (SAN-MSY)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $71 for one-way flights and $170 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Wed, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 15
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$170 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$170
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 10 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Mon, Dec 15, priced at $170 found 17 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 11
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$176 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$176
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 6 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Thu, Dec 11, priced at $176 found 18 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 7
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$202 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 3 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Sun, Dec 7, priced at $202 found 21 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 19
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$209 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$209
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 17 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Wed, Nov 19, priced at $209 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 19
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$214 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$214
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 17 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Wed, Nov 19, priced at $214 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 12
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$216 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$216
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 9 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Wed, Nov 12, priced at $216 found 2 hours ago
United
Sat, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 8
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$225 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$225
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Dec 6 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at $225 found 2 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$229 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$229
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 5 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at $229 found 17 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 1
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$233 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$233
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Sat, Nov 1, priced at $233 found 2 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$286 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$286
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 16 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Sun, Jan 18, priced at $286 found 2 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego (SAN) to New Orleans (MSY)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $119 - $547 per traveler.

Alternative airports near New Orleans

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. MSY. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 20 minutes. Flights from $261
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center20 min
Flights from $261
Flights from San Diego (SAN) to New Orleans (MSY)
Origin airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$170
Distance
1596 mi
Average flight time
6 hours 26 mins

San Diego to New Orleans Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Diego to New Orleans

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Diego to New Orleans are during the month of December. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Diego to New Orleans with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Diego to New Orleans

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Diego to New Orleans: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Diego to New Orleans

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Diego to New Orleans in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $71 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Diego to New Orleans flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Diego to New Orleans airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) cost?
Get a cheap one-way flight from $71 or cheap return flight from $170 from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
December is the most affordable month to fly from SAN to MSY. Traveling outside of peak seasons is often the key to scoring lower fares.
Which airlines fly direct from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
When jetting out of San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), you can get on a direct flight to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) with Southwest Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Expedia's filter tool lets you easily compare airlines, flight times and baggage options all in one place. Tailor the search to your trip, then sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find the carrier with the cheapest SAN to MSY flight.
How many flights per day from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
On average, you can take your pick of 6 nonstop flights taking off from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) weekly. If you don't find one that works for your schedule, think about taking a flight that has a layover. Customize your search results on Expedia to include one or two stops and select the next best alternative.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Flights between SAN and MSY tend to be busiest at 11 AM. If you want a more relaxed trip and possibly cheaper fares, look for a time outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from SAN to MSY?
Sunday has the most flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY). Consider jetting off on this day and you'll have a greater chance of finding a departure that fits your itinerary.
What is the earliest flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Take the earliest flight at around 11:25AM UTC-8, heading out of San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). You'll be in the air for approximately 3h 25m, landing at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) at approximately 4:50PM UTC-6.
How long does it take to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Flights from SAN to MSY have an average travel time of 3 hours and 25 minutes. The distance between the two airports is 1,600 mi.
What is the best time to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
To avoid possible delays on the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) route, fly before 3 PM. Departures after this hour are 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for New Orleans from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
If you're taking a direct flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to New Orleans, Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) is the only airport you can touch down at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) last-minute?
Holding off until just before your trip to book a flight from SAN to MSY often results in higher prices. While you may find some last-minute discounts, they're not always guaranteed. Be flexible with your itinerary to maximize your chances of scoring a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a SAN to MSY flight and hotel package?
You can save money by booking a SAN to MSY flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's simple to manage everything in one place. After selecting your preferred accommodations and flights, consider other add-ons like car rentals, activities and tours.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
It's generally possible to cancel or reschedule your SAN to MSY flight. However, if it's been more than 24 hours since booking, additional fees may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and whether any costs are involved. You'll also find more details on our Customer Service portal.

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