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Cheapest round-trip
$194
Typical prices: $402-$534
Frontier
Wed 11/4Thu 11/12
MSY - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$287
Typical prices: $531-$645
Southwest
Tue 12/8Tue 12/15
MSY - SAN • Non-stop
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 3h 55m
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Cheapest • Avg $280 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 39m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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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

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12
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3:35 pm - 11:59 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SAN San Diego
10h 24m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:48 pm - 12:27 pmSAN  San Diego-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
13h 39m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$194Frontier
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
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3:35 pm - 11:59 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SAN San Diego
10h 24m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:25 am - 2:40 pmSAN  San Diego-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 15m1 stop Denver Intl
$194Frontier
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
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8:10 am - 11:51 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SAN San Diego
17h 41m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Denver Intl
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4:36 pm - 4:56 pmSAN  San Diego-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
22h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$243Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 22
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6:05 pm - 8:24 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SAN San Diego
16h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:35 pm - 5:00 amSAN  San Diego-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
13h 25m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$259Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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9:50 am - 1:00 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SAN San Diego
5h 10m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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8:30 am - 2:15 pmSAN  San Diego-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
3h 45mnonstop
$286Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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9:50 am - 1:00 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SAN San Diego
5h 10m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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8:30 am - 2:15 pmSAN  San Diego-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
3h 45mnonstop
$286Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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12:22 pm - 6:51 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SAN San Diego
8h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:05 pm - 10:58 pmSAN  San Diego-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$293American Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
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12:22 pm - 6:51 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SAN San Diego
8h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:50 pm - 10:58 pmSAN  San Diego-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$293American Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
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7:46 am - 1:08 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SAN San Diego
7h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:20 am - 3:53 pmSAN  San Diego-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$293Delta
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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7:45 am - 12:53 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SAN San Diego
7h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:30 pm - 8:03 amSAN  San Diego-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$293Delta
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to San Diego?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New Orleans to San Diego departing in November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Diego from New Orleans usually cost between $256 and $516 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $194 on Frontier (Nov 4-Nov 12).

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, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday 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 April, where tickets cost $326 (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 $457 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New Orleans to San Diego

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAN

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

Expert on MSY

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 season

January

Cheapest flight

$96
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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.

  • 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 3h 55m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 6 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to San Diego was $96 for a one-way ticket and $194 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New Orleans to San Diego?

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the New Orleans to San Diego flight route.

  • 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?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from New Orleans to San Diego on on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • 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 $395 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 $257 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $199 or less one-way and $388 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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