$135 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 $135 for one-way flights and $228 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Thu, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 31
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$228 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$228
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 23 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $228 found 15 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 31
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$233 Roundtrip, just found
$233
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 27 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $233 just found
United
Wed, Oct 29 - Fri, Oct 31
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$240 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$240
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $240 found 4 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Oct 29 - Fri, Oct 31
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$245 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$245
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $245 found 4 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 31
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$260 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$260
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $260 found 2 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 31
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$265 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$265
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $265 found 2 hours ago
United
Thu, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 31
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$271 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$271
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Oct 23 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $271 found 15 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 31
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$275 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$275
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 23 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $275 found 15 hours ago
United
Mon, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 31
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$276 Roundtrip, just found
$276
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Mon, Oct 27 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $276 just found
Delta
Tue, Dec 16 - Wed, Dec 17
SAN
San Diego
MSY
New Orleans
$367 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$367
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Dec 16 from San Diego to New Orleans, returning Wed, Dec 17, priced at $367 found 6 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 $388
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center20 min
Flights from $388
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
$227
Distance
1596 mi
Average flight time
7 hours 41 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 October. 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 $135 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 $135 or cheap return flight from $228 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)?
October 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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