$58 Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to New Orleans (MSY)

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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 $58 for one-way flights and $137 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Wed, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 16
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$137 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 6 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Sat, Aug 16, priced at $137 found 6 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$141 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$141
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 25 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Sun, Sep 28, priced at $141 found 4 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Aug 5 - Mon, Aug 11
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$151 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$151
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 5 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Mon, Aug 11, priced at $151 found 15 hours ago
United
Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 7
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$154 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$154
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Oct 1 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $154 found 15 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 7
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$157 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 1 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $157 found 15 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 24
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$159 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $159 found 1 hour ago
American Airlines
Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 21
CLD
Carlsbad
MSY
New Orleans
$159 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 18 from Carlsbad to New Orleans, returning Tue, Oct 21, priced at $159 found 21 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$159 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 28 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Mon, Sep 1, priced at $159 found 5 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Fri, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 7
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$162 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$162
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 3 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $162 found 1 hour ago
Alaska Airlines
Sun, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 6
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$212 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$212
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 31 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $212 found 15 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 $116 - $473 per traveler.

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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 $274
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center20 min
Flights from $274
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, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$136
Distance
1596 mi
Average flight time
6 hours 29 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 August. 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 $58 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?
You can find affordable return tickets from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) starting at $297. Book a seat and start your adventure. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Southwest Airlines flight leaving SAN on August 1 2025 and touching down at MSY. The price was last updated on July 7 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SAN to MSY?
The cheapest flights from SAN to MSY are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
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 to MSY?
With prices starting from $149 for a one-way flight from SAN to MSY, Southwest Airlines is currently the cheapest airline for this route. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SAN on October 2 2025. Prices were last updated on July 7 2025 and have not changed since.
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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