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$84 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip
$283
Overall average: $414
American Airlines
Tue 4/28Tue 5/5
SAN - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$405
Typical prices: $447-$608
Southwest
Tue 5/5Wed 5/13
SAN - MSY • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to New Orleans

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
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6:15 am - 4:36 pm
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5:30 am - 10:09 am
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$283American Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
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8:00 am - 6:21 pm
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8h 21m
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1:49 pm - 10:27 pm
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$285Delta
Sat, Feb 28 - Tue, Mar 3
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11:41 am - 9:38 am
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24h 24m
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$287Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 29 - Fri, Apr 3
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29h 25m
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5:06 pm - 12:02 am
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32h 56m
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$288Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3
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12:36 pm - 2:44 pm
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24h 08m
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1:24 pm - 2:25 pm
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$289Frontier
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 16
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7:00 am - 4:32 pm
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3:36 pm - 12:08 am
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$290Frontier
Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9
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9:18 pm - 2:41 pm
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3:36 pm - 8:33 pm
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$291Frontier
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
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11h 20m
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28h 09m
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$292Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 3
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2:47 pm - 5:24 am
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12h 37m
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30h 16m
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$293Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 8
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19h 57m
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$295Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to New Orleans flights

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.

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Planning a trip from San Diego to New Orleans? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

The average price of all round-trip 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 Monday 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 round-trip 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 June, where tickets cost $351 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $468 and $463 respectively.

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

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to New Orleans, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to New Orleans

 
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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

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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 seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$84
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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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 $84 for a one-way ticket and $279 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to New Orleans?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to New Orleans flight route.

  • 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.

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to New Orleans are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $477 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $488 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $188 or less one-way and $468 or less round-trip.
  • 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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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to New Orleans

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

2.0 MediocreDarcey, Feb 2026
SAN - SJC
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The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

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

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

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.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

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

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Very good flight crew and very nice people staff were incredible especially the gate agent

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

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

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

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

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

The flight was delayed multiple times, again no fault of American but again the extra cost, for everything makes it feel like a cheap airline! Especially when flights are outrageously expensive already

They cancelled the flight due to crew unavailability. The next day they cancelled the flight again.

For the price of the fare, there really isn’t much to complain about.

A Spirit agent caused me to miss my flight. The company has not responded for request of refund. Stay away from Spirit.

I arrived two hours early, and at 9:20 I was still queuing for security.

The flight was delayed by over an hour. The flight departure time and gate info kept changing several times. Very frustrating boarding experience and inconvenient for families with little children.

Got to LAX at 3:20 am, the counter personnel did not start to check in bags till 3:40 am. I patiently waited at the priority check in line as they started to take people from the general line. After about 15 minutes of waiting, I approached the lady exactly in front of the priority line and asked her if they would be taking people from the priority line or if I would need to switch to waiting in the general line. She responded “yes”, I then asked her yes to what? And she yelled back at me loudly “I SAID YES!” Needless to say, I waited at the end of the line of the general line. I could have been told the priority line would not be called upon and could have queued in the general line ahead of many people that arrived to cue after I did

Terrible they canceled the flight very sheepishly and ended up costing me 1200 dollars and kayak and xcover are doing nothing

No free snacks or drinks. Freezing. Uncomfortable. No plugs or entertainment. If you fly to LA the make you change terminals with a slow bus. Awful trip that took forever. Terrible airline- maybe the worst I’ve ever flown.

Crew are always very angry and dismissive like they seem they are being forced to work. In addition, there was a long line for the bathrooms, and only one was allowed to be used. No reason was given for only one bathroom being available; apparently, the stewardess was more interested in using the jumpseat instead of allowing the customers to use the bathroom.

No leg room. My knee was sore for a day.

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