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Cheap Flights from San Diego to New Orleans

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to New Orleans

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to New Orleans.
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8:48 pm - 5:50 amSAN-MSY
7h 02m1 stop
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6:52 am - 7:53 pmMSY-SAN
15h 01m1 stop
$124Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 11
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8:48 pm - 5:50 amSAN-MSY
7h 02m1 stop
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6:52 am - 7:53 pmMSY-SAN
15h 01m1 stop
$126Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
United Airlines Logo
11:58 am - 9:50 pmSAN-MSY
7h 52m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 8:01 pmMSY-SAN
6h 36m1 stop
$252United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 14
American Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 9:27 amSAN-MSY
8h 42m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 12:09 amMSY-SAN
6h 34m1 stop
$256American Airlines
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Sun, Jul 13 - Fri, Jul 18
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 4:02 pmSAN-MSY
7h 47m1 stop
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6:55 pm - 10:54 pmMSY-SAN
5h 59m1 stop
$257Delta
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Tue, Jul 8 - Thu, Jul 10
United Airlines Logo
11:58 am - 9:50 pmSAN-MSY
7h 52m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:18 pm - 7:51 pmMSY-SAN
7h 33m2 stops
$262United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 14
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 5:53 pmSAN-MSY
5h 53m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:25 pmMSY-SAN
8h 25m1 stop
$278Delta
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Fri, Jun 27 - Wed, Jul 2
Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 5:50 pmSAN-MSY
7h 30m1 stop
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7:05 am - 1:05 pmMSY-SAN
8h 00m1 stop
$288Southwest
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Sat, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 9
Southwest Logo
3:20 pm - 11:15 pmSAN-MSY
5h 55m1 stop
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5:15 am - 10:45 amMSY-SAN
7h 30m2 stops
$293Southwest
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Fri, Jul 25 - Sun, Jul 27
American Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 1:45 pmSAN-MSY
5h 20m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:14 pm - 11:56 pmMSY-SAN
7h 42m1 stop
$300American 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 August, where tickets cost $294 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $448 and $424 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to New Orleans?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $226, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$41
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% 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 $41 for a one-way ticket and $124 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?

    Alaska Airlines, and Delta 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 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $498 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 $299 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 $198 or less one-way and $376 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to New Orleans?

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

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Diego

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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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.1Food
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

8.0 ExcellentJonathan, Apr 2025AUS - MSY
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I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Exceptional crew! Friendly and professional. Pleasant attitude and treated everyone with respect.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

The crew was wonderful and attentive. The seats near exit row were restrictive. Offer healthy snacks please

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

I was with one of the last zones to board. It was kind of annoying to finally get called to board and my whole section was already on the plane. Clearly they boarded with previous zones. So by the time I got on board, there were no spaces for my luggage above my head. I had to put my luggage 4+ rows behind me, which meant that I had to wait even longer to get off the plane, since I had to wait for those rows to clear the aisle before I could retrieve my luggage and exit the plane. This also held up the plane cleaners, as they couldn't service my row until I cleared it, so they were all standing there waiting for me, while I'm standing there waiting for the other passengers to clear the aisle. Anyways, I wasn't in a rush this time, so I just waited, but I could see that being a problem in the future. Now, I could have checked my luggage, of course, but coincidentally, a friend of mine on the same flight got their luggage damaged (wheel completely knocked off) and was told by the Baggage Attendant in the airport that Delta doesn't "cover wheel damage" on luggage. This was disappointing to hear. I'm glad I didn't check mine through. If it were my luggage, I'd be highly frustrated to hear that. It makes me not want to check my luggage in the future.

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

Flight did not have seat back entertainment and the wifi was iffy.

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

Plenty of room for me and the cat in Premium Economy. Seat was comfortable. Boarding was a breeze. The lady at the special check-in desk was great, super helpful and professional.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

How badly can you screw up baggage claim? We were told to go to baggage claim too for our bags from this flight. Another flights bags were there. They finished up. More bags from a different flight arrived. Our bags did not Finally the baggage claim belt stopped working and and are flight was still listed on the arrivals for that baggage claim 2. And then nothing It turns out that they had been delivered not only the United baggage claim but far away on a Delta baggage claim No I never told us. It was only the people looking around who had been on the flight But I’m sure there was plenty of time for the employees to raffle through the bags and steal whatever they wanted

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Plane left & arrived early- 5 Crew great. Wi fi - paid for 2, only 1 worked - so so. Waste of $. Coolie was good

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

Cancelled and rebooked twice in one day with a drop in seat class. Not good at all.

I paid for what I got which was cheap, I brought my own entertainment. I knew what to expect, so I could be prepared. If you’re flying economy, check in early like me. I have no problems with my flight, was on time, staff were friendly, and overall good experience.

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

I love Spirit. New aircraft, great cabin service, the airfares are low cost which helps me visit my hospitalized daughter anytime I can without paying a fortune.

terrible service, no room for a dog underfoot, a broken chair that is impossible to sit on and all this costs a lot of money

It was fast but uncomfortable seats. Had to pay a bit extra not sure why? Maybe in selection of all my 4 tix together ? Just knew I had a balance before getting boarding pass online when departing from satx ? And flight was delayed..

My flight was good from my wheelchair assist to the plan & my exit.

Last minute 2-3 hr delay in flight schedule; no explanation Unexpected extra $52 charge What's the benefit of choosing a cheap airline if you trick people last minute and force them to pay extra last minute? Did not appreciate being cornered.

Seats are uncomfortable and too close together. Also, you missed my connection in Vegas on the way back and I ended up sleeping in the airport, flying back to Burbank instead of LAX and I got home 12 hours late.

Surprising everything went well. Nice attendants and fast getting on and off the plane. Overall, was happy with the experience.

Boarding was not clear; no announcement about delay. My sister and kid were seated separately for me and even though there were tons of seats up front, they wouldn't let us switch.

The plane flew smoothly and the crew was polite and kind. We loved our flight!

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