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$91 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip
$183
Overall average: $353
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MSY - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$405
Typical prices: $452-$540
Southwest
Tue 3/31Wed 4/8
MSY - SAN • Non-stop
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For a smooth departure, book parking online at MSY.
Use the Route 992 bus for budget travel from SAN.
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to San Diego

Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 6
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$183Multiple Airlines
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$187Multiple Airlines
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$196Multiple Airlines
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$202Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
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$204Multiple Airlines
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$207Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 6
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$210Multiple Airlines
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$216Multiple Airlines
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6:39 pm - 12:04 pm
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to San Diego flights

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 round-trip flights from New Orleans to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from New Orleans to San Diego, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Diego, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 May, where tickets cost $350 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $468 and $448 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New Orleans to San Diego, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New Orleans to San Diego

 
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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$91
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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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 $91 for a one-way ticket and $183 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?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Orleans to San Diego?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New Orleans and San Diego, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to San Diego are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $467 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $307 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New Orleans to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $178 or less one-way and $468 or less round-trip.
  • 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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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New Orleans to San Diego

 
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

My flight was cancelled I missed time at work and got a parking ticket

Terrible. Spirit cancelled the flight with 3 hours notice and were absolutely no help getting another flight. Had to make my own reservation on another airline and arrived in Dallas 12 hours later.

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

Flight cancelled. Only options are to a different city or wait 2 days for a flight to same destination

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