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Find cheap flights from San Diego to New Orleans from $55

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

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to New Orleans 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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8:00 pm - 11:38 pmSAN-MSY
25h 38m2 stops
4:06 pm - 7:51 amMSY-SAN
17h 45m2 stops
$112Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Tue, May 14
8:00 pm - 10:20 pmSAN-MSY
24h 20m3 stops
4:06 pm - 7:51 amMSY-SAN
17h 45m2 stops
$125Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Tue, May 14
8:00 pm - 10:20 pmSAN-MSY
24h 20m3 stops
6:30 am - 9:14 amMSY-SAN
28h 44m3 stops
$140Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Tue, May 14
9:03 am - 8:04 pmSAN-MSY
9h 01m1 stop
9:34 am - 8:15 pmMSY-SAN
12h 41m1 stop
$143Frontier
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Thu, May 9 - Tue, May 14
1:59 pm - 8:42 amSAN-MSY
16h 43m1 stop
10:27 pm - 6:02 pmMSY-SAN
21h 35m1 stop
$150Frontier
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Mon, May 13 - Fri, May 17
6:20 am - 4:16 pmSAN-MSY
7h 56m1 stop
6:22 pm - 10:56 pmMSY-SAN
6h 34m1 stop
$236Delta
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Tue, May 14 - Thu, May 16
9:50 am - 8:08 pmSAN-MSY
8h 18m2 stops
9:56 am - 3:24 pmMSY-SAN
7h 28m2 stops
$287American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 17
10:10 am - 6:18 pmSAN-MSY
6h 08m1 stop
7:35 pm - 11:51 pmMSY-SAN
6h 16m1 stop
$297Delta
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Thu, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 2
6:15 am - 5:57 pmSAN-MSY
9h 42m2 stops
6:15 pm - 10:32 pmMSY-SAN
6h 17m1 stop
$432United Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Thu, May 16
7:38 pm - 8:45 amSAN-MSY
11h 07m2 stops
3:30 pm - 8:05 pmMSY-SAN
6h 35m1 stop
$447United Airlines
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Flights from San Diego to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to New Orleans 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 San Diego to New Orleans?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Orleans on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to New Orleans, 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 San Diego to New Orleans is January, where tickets cost $336 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is $520 and $475 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to New Orleans, 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 San Diego to New Orleans, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Diego to New Orleans found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $112 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Frontier ($143). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $55 on Spirit Airlines and from $100 on Frontier.

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

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from San Diego and lands in New Orleans, with an average flight time of 3h 30m. The most common departure time is 8:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 flights.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Diego at 8:50 am and will be landing in New Orleans at 2:20 pm.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Diego to New Orleans jets off at 2:40 pm and lands at 8:10 pm.

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August

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February

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$55
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to New Orleans 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 San Diego to New Orleans

  • Where can I get dropped off or park at the San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    You can get dropped off in front of Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 when flying out of the San Diego Airport. Many airlines also offer curbside check-in. If you drive yourself, long-term parking is possible at parking lots close to Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. It is recommended that you make a parking reservation online at the airport website.

  • How can I get from the New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to downtown?

    Take the bus into the city from the New Orleans Airport. The bus picks up passengers outside of the ticket area on Level 3. There are two bus lines going downtown. The Jefferson Transit Authority (JET) is a local transit service. There is also a regional transit service called the Airport Express. It stops at a couple of places in downtown New Orleans. On the bus, it will take about 50min to get into the heart of the city.

  • What amenities and services does the New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) offer?

    The New Orleans airport has three concourses and three floors. Services at this airport include airline lounges such as the Delta Sky Club, the United Lounge, and Club MSY. It also offers other amenities like a visitor's information center, numerous restaurants, shops, and a meditation room.

  • Are there baggage carts at the San Diego International Airport (SAN) or the New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

    If you have lots of luggage or larger bags, you can rent a baggage cart to help you transport your bags around the airport. You'll find cart concessions throughout the airport and especially close to the ticketing counters and the baggage carousel. When you land at the New Orleans Airport, grab a baggage cart in the arrival hall before collecting your bags.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to New Orleans was $55 for a one-way ticket and $112 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to New Orleans flight route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to New Orleans are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $360 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $411 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 San Diego to New Orleans.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from San Diego 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 San Diego to New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and MSY 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 San Diego to New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans from San Diego 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 SAN to New Orleans

  • Your flight from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to New Orleans Louis Amstrong Aiport (MSY) could be direct. However, with some airlines, you'll have to catch a connecting flight. Your layover could be in Houston, Las Vegas, Dallas, or Denver. These are usually very short layovers of less than 3h.
  • Withdraw money from an ATM at the San Diego International Airport (SAN) for your upcoming trip. ATMs are located in Terminal 1 (both East and West) and Terminal 2 (both East and West).
  • The San Diego International Airport (SAN) offers a free shuttle that makes it easy to get around the airport. The shuttle picks up often and will take you from one terminal to another.
  • There are volunteer ambassadors at the San Diego International Airport (SAN). They are there to provide assistance to you in a variety of ways. This includes help with airport directions and information about local attractions. They also give rides to passengers with mobility limitations.
  • Many car rental agencies have offices at the New Orleans Airport (MSY). This includes Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, and Thrifty. From baggage claim, you can reach the car rental center via the car rental shuttle. It picks up passengers outside of the parking garage.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Diego to New Orleans?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego to Louis Armstrong, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to New Orleans. 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 10975 reviews
7.4food
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
8.0entertainment
8.6crew
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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.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

I guess they don’t serve drinks on planes anymore

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

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

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Overall the flights pretty good. The snacks we’re good and they were plenty of them. Both boarding and deplaning went quickly.

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

Apart from the delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The leg from sjc to dfw was fine. It was the leg from dfw to orf that we encountered issues mainly due to the flight attendant crew not being friendly. We had two small children and we needed some assistance to warm up milk so the baby would sleep. The crew just didn’t get it and made things very difficult. One made a remark that the baby’s dirty diaper smell was a “gift” to the plane in a rude way. Normally I’d brush that off as a funny comment if the rest of the trip the attendants were helpful or understanding of the difficulty we faced. But that wasn’t the case. We were met with rudeness on the second leg. Whereas on the first leg the crew were so nice and helpful.

Flight From PHX to CVG was on time, very professional staff

Kayak does not know that spirit airlines charged me $70 to fly. But the bag check-in was $89 each way. This is false advertising to lure people. Spirit airlines sends bunch of emails after flight purchases to buy wifi, better seats, priority boarding, secure reserved seats. This is false advertising. Up front pricing. I would of flown jet blue or Alaska airlines.

One hour late taking off. Concerning, very hard landing. Uncomfortable seats with no recline. Extremely slow baggage claim. Very professional, knowledgeable flight attendants. Brand new, very clean plane.

Can’t say there was anything I particularly liked. Seats were very tight, leather wrapped plastic. I followed up a much longer and cheaper trip from Honolulu on southwest, everything was phenomenal, this flight was the exact opposite. Blows my mind they charge for water of all things. One of the attendants seemed very rude, I watched a taller gentleman a couple rows forward with his knees pressed into the back of the seat ahead, while the woman in that seat leaned forward the entire flight, I’m sure because she could feel his knees. I’ll be avoiding spirit like the plague from here forward.

Didn’t make the connecting flight due to a delay on our first flight.

I felt scam to have to pay $50 additional for my carry on luggage which was free for my other airline.

Enjoyed the experience, on time flights, friendly staff the WiFi was intros d kept cutting out.

Awful experience. Both flights were delayed several times with weather but also crew members being the official cause. The vouchers are unusable and insufficient ($50 voucher to fly the same crappy airline is a joke for putting me on a red-eye that landed at 3:00 am). The aircrafts were old and uncomfortable (have a real pocket on the seat, for crying out loud!).

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

It wasn’t as horrible as I would have expected, however, to not provide water and change so much for bags is a ripoff to say the least.

Check in easy, price very good, no frills flying tho! Pay for Every item once seat is paid for so do the math with baggage fees and carry on fees.

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

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Better than I expected but I did pay for a seat and carry on bags ahead of time.

I hope to avoid flying with them in the future. First flight got cancelled then got stuck with a 13 hour layover in Denver. The process was long and frustrating to many people.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to New Orleans found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/14Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
24h 26mSAN-MSY
$55
5/22Wed
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
16h 14mSAN-MSY
$58
5/2Thu
1 stopFrontier
9h 01mSAN-MSY
$100
5/31Fri
1 stopFrontier
11h 17mSAN-MSY
$106
5/8Wed
1 stopDelta
7h 48mSAN-MSY
$215
5/3Fri
1 stopDelta
7h 23mSAN-MSY
$219
8/29Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
8h 18mSAN-MSY
$266
5/8Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 22mSAN-MSY
$297
6/2Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 35mSAN-MSY
$409
6/19Wed
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
12h 02mSAN-MSY
$1,217

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Last minute flights from San Diego to New Orleans

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 San Diego to New Orleans that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/27Sat
multi-stopFrontier
23h 43mSAN-MSY
5/2Thu
multi-stopFrontier
13h 04mMSY-SAN
$207
4/27Sat
multi-stopFrontier
26h 21mSAN-MSY
4/30Tue
multi-stopFrontier
12h 41mMSY-SAN
$292
4/28Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 45mSAN-MSY
5/1Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 41mMSY-SAN
$405
4/28Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 45mSAN-MSY
5/1Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
32h 40mMSY-SAN
$412
4/27Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 11mSAN-MSY
5/2Thu
multi-stopDelta
7h 24mMSY-SAN
$518
4/26Fri
multi-stopDelta
7h 06mSAN-MSY
4/29Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 24mMSY-SAN
$598
4/26Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 36mSAN-MSY
5/2Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 59mMSY-SAN
$608
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 03mSAN-MSY
4/28Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 37mMSY-SAN
$688
4/27Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 22mSAN-MSY
4/27Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 06mMSY-SAN
$752
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 16mSAN-MSY
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 42mMSY-SAN
$832

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