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Find cheap flights from New Orleans to San Diego from $68

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

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Orleans to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:50 am - 7:51 amMSY-SAN
24h 01m1 stop
9:05 am - 4:51 pmSAN-MSY
5h 46m1 stop
$99Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 5
9:50 am - 7:51 amMSY-SAN
24h 01m1 stop
9:05 am - 4:51 pmSAN-MSY
5h 46m1 stop
$102Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 5
10:45 pm - 6:24 amMSY-SAN
9h 39m1 stop
7:24 am - 9:45 pmSAN-MSY
12h 21m1 stop
$170Frontier
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Tue, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 24
11:21 pm - 7:04 amMSY-SAN
9h 43m1 stop
10:16 am - 9:48 pmSAN-MSY
9h 32m1 stop
$198Frontier
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Sun, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 6
6:15 pm - 11:29 pmMSY-SAN
7h 14m1 stop
10:50 pm - 8:52 amSAN-MSY
8h 02m1 stop
$236Delta
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Sat, May 25 - Sat, Jun 1
5:30 am - 12:44 pmMSY-SAN
9h 14m1 stop
12:51 pm - 11:28 pmSAN-MSY
8h 37m1 stop
$267Delta
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 29
7:42 pm - 11:44 pmMSY-SAN
6h 02m1 stop
12:36 pm - 8:55 pmSAN-MSY
6h 19m1 stop
$298American Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 29
5:55 pm - 9:55 pmMSY-SAN
6h 00m1 stop
9:47 am - 8:11 pmSAN-MSY
8h 24m2 stops
$384American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 3 - Fri, Jul 5
6:15 pm - 10:32 pmMSY-SAN
6h 17m1 stop
1:45 pm - 9:34 pmSAN-MSY
5h 49m1 stop
$389United Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 29
5:13 am - 8:47 amMSY-SAN
5h 34m1 stop
6:15 am - 5:57 pmSAN-MSY
9h 42m2 stops
$432United Airlines
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Sat, May 11 - Tue, May 14

Flights from New Orleans to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Orleans to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to San Diego?

The average price of all flights from New Orleans to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Diego on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from New Orleans to San Diego. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New Orleans to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New Orleans to San Diego is September, where tickets cost $298 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $503 and $456 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Orleans to San Diego?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New Orleans to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New Orleans to San Diego, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 37 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New Orleans to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to San Diego from New Orleans were found on Spirit Airlines ($68) and Delta ($118), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($99) and Frontier ($170).

How many flights are there between New Orleans and San Diego per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from New Orleans and lands in San Diego, with an average flight time of 4h 03m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights.

What’s the earliest departure time from New Orleans to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New Orleans at 10:05 am and will be landing in San Diego at 12:00 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from New Orleans to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New Orleans to San Diego jets off at 3:20 pm and lands at 5:15 pm.

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January

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July

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$68
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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When to book flights from New Orleans to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New Orleans to San Diego

  • Where can I shop at SAN airport?

    SAN airport hosts several shops accessible by passengers. There are multiple stores where you can buy local products and souvenirs and shops selling ocean-themed apparel, accessories and décor located in Terminals 1, 3 and 4. The shops are open 24h a day. There is also a women’s boutique and several stores to fill your tech needs.

  • What are some attractions at SAN airport?

    Travelers can enjoy their downtime at SAN airport touring the public artworks, murals and statues. The airport has a public art program featuring local and international artists and permanent sculptures at the east entrance of each terminal. Travelers can also visit the art galleries on the west side of Terminals 3 and 4, where you will be greeted with colorful paintings, photos and crafts.

  • Which accessible facilities are available at MSY airport?

    MSY airport provides various special facilities for its disabled travelers. Ramps, adapted toilets, lifts and TDD telephones are located throughout the airport. The airport provides wheelchairs to those who need them through its airlines. If you need more assistance navigating the airport, make arrangements with your airline.

  • Does MSY airport provide baby care facilities?

    Yes. The airport provides baby care facilities, including strollers and nursing rooms, essential to traveling mothers. You can find nursing rooms on Concourse A next to gate A3, Concourse B next to gate B9 and Concourse C near gate C8 for breastfeeding or pumping breast milk.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Orleans to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to San Diego was $68 for a one-way ticket and $99 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New Orleans and San Diego?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Orleans to San Diego?

    New Orleans airport is called New Orleans Louis Armstrong and the only airport in San Diego is San Diego.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Orleans to San Diego?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New Orleans to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from New Orleans to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Orleans to San Diego, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to San Diego are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $327 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $487 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Orleans to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Orleans to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from New Orleans is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Orleans to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Orleans to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MSY to San Diego

  • Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) to San Diego Airport (SAN) route is well traveled by corporate travelers since MSY airport offers essential business facilities. The airport hosts Travelex America Business Center in the main ticketing hall. Business travelers can access this center for photocopying and printing services which is also equipped with meeting rooms and a business concierge.
  • MSY airport hosts three lounges accessible by passengers for refreshments, relaxation and fuel up while waiting for their flights. You can go to the United Club near gate C7 of Concourse C or The Club at MSY adjacent to Concourse A. Delta Air Lines runs the Delta Sky Club providing a free pass to business class flying passengers. It is found at the entrance of Concourse C.
  • Travelers can drive to MSY airport since they will access various parking lots designated for passengers. There is a short-term parking lot linked to the fourth floor of the terminal via a walkway or the long-term parking lot on the east side of the airport. There is also a surface lot adjacent to the terminal and the economy garage south of the airport with covered and uncovered spaces.
  • Travelers landing at SAN airport need not bother about how they will get to their destinations in the city since the airport provides ground transportation services to its arriving passengers. You can hire a car at the car rental center of the airport. Multiple car rental companies such as Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz, FOX and E-Z Rent-A-Car operate at the airport.
  • Travelers with pets will be glad to land at SAN airport as they will access favorable pet facilities. It has an outdoor pet relief area outside Terminal 1 with a grassy area and water fountain where you can let your furry friend out of the kennel to stretch while having fun and hydrating. There is also an indoor pet relief area on the west side concourse for pets to relieve themselves.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from New Orleans to San Diego?

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Top 5 airlines serving from New Orleans to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Orleans to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10966 reviews
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The plane boarded and deplaned twice before the crew timed out. Flight was 7 hours late departing. Horrible experience!

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Nice aircraft. Plane was PACKED full and distance between seats was tight. Had it been more than a two hour flight it would not have been tolerable. I had much more knee space on the JetBlue flight I went out on.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

Flight attendants had no personality! The looked miserable! My seat was broken in first class. I can’t believe how American Airlines changed. 😞

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

Seats are so small now that if you are in a middle seat, you will likely have your neighbors arm, leg or shoulder in your space. Even in an Economy Plus seat, the width of the seat is only for average people. I’m small and shared my full fare seat with the large man next to me

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

Well those seats! Man! On a short flight tolerable but too stiff and lack of cushioning make a longer flight uncomfortable. Good leg room tho, but I’m only 5’3”….

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

It was fine. Boarding was a little rude. On flight staff was great. The cost to purchase everything was a bit annoying but I get that's the business model.

I purchased a carry on bag online…was supposed to cost $72 but after a whole slew of bs charges, the total was over $175.00. Because of these hidden charges, I will not even consider flying Frontier ever again. It’s just not worth the hassle. I’m scratching this company off my list forever.

Flight was OK. Seats were good no cell phone charges on the plane no TVs or entertainment.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

Flight cancelled and was told by a rude gate agent that they don’t accommodate on other airlines. Had to wait 5 hours for a connecting flight that had a 7 hour layover. Would not allow bags to be checked early so we couldn’t go through security .Had to rent a car for the afternoon to store bags and get a meal. Also incurred a hotel fee. No apology or reason given for the cancellation- just rudeness.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Not have to pay for every single item to take a flight. Seating and delays sucked.

Flight was cancelled and I had to spend the night in the airport lugging my suitcase around

If you don’t check in 24 hours in advance, they will charge you $110 to check your bag instead of the $30. I did not get an email with this information and did not check in. In addition, my flight home was cancelled at layover and I had to spend the night in the airport, and then have another layover at another airport before making it home. Will not fly frontier again.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New Orleans to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/18Sat
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
16h 48mMSY-SAN
$68
5/20Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
24h 01mMSY-SAN
$74
5/11Sat
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
24h 05mMSY-SAN
$75
5/29Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 56mMSY-SAN
$78
5/18Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 28mMSY-SAN
$84
5/29Wed
1 stopDelta
7h 14mMSY-SAN
$118
5/3Fri
1 stopFrontier
22h 49mMSY-SAN
$119
8/21Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
7h 28mMSY-SAN
$123
9/2Mon
1 stopDelta
6h 16mMSY-SAN
$179
9/2Mon
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
17h 55mMSY-SAN
$297

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Last minute flights from New Orleans to San Diego

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New Orleans to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/30Tue
multi-stopFrontier
12h 41mMSY-SAN
5/2Thu
multi-stopFrontier
9h 01mSAN-MSY
$258
5/1Wed
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6h 15mMSY-SAN
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9h 01mSAN-MSY
$305
5/1Wed
multi-stop
6h 15mMSY-SAN
5/6Mon
multi-stop
14h 34mSAN-MSY
$311
5/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 03mMSY-SAN
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 07mSAN-MSY
$337
4/29Mon
multi-stop
16h 07mMSY-SAN
5/2Thu
multi-stop
9h 01mSAN-MSY
$350
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 25mMSY-SAN
5/2Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
22h 50mSAN-MSY
$376
5/1Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 15mMSY-SAN
5/4Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 06mSAN-MSY
$390
4/27Sat
multi-stopDelta
9h 21mMSY-SAN
5/17Fri
multi-stopDelta
7h 07mSAN-MSY
$417
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 10mMSY-SAN
5/17Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 13mSAN-MSY
$512
4/30Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 59mMSY-SAN
4/30Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 36mSAN-MSY
$682

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