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Cheapest round-trip
$230
Typical prices: $312-$518
Frontier
Wed 8/5Wed 8/12
SAN - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$281
Typical prices: $345-$522
Southwest
Tue 8/25Wed 9/2
SAN - MSY • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 3h 43m
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Cheapest • Avg $292 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 17m (one-way)
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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

Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
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6:35 am - 1:29 pm
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28h 54m
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2:14 pm - 7:00 pm
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6h 46m
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$230Frontier
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 11
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6:35 am - 1:29 pm
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MSY
28h 54m
1 stop
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2:14 pm - 7:00 pm
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6h 46m
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$232Frontier
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 11
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6:25 am - 1:29 pm
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MSY
29h 04m
2 stops
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2:14 pm - 7:00 pm
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6h 46m
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$233Frontier
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 11
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6:25 am - 1:29 pm
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29h 04m
2 stops
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2:14 pm - 7:00 pm
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6h 46m
1 stop
$234Frontier
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
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6:35 am - 1:29 pm
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MSY
28h 54m
1 stop
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2:14 pm - 11:51 pm
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11h 37m
2 stops
$235Frontier
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30
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6:19 am - 5:11 pm
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8h 52m
1 stop
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7:30 pm - 11:59 pm
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6h 29m
1 stop
$236American Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27
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12:52 pm - 10:13 pm
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7h 21m
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5:51 pm - 11:42 pm
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7h 51m
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$237Delta
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
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11:00 am - 9:57 pm
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8h 57m
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9:53 am - 1:17 pm
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5h 24m
1 stop
$242United Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
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4:28 pm - 1:29 pm
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43h 01m
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2:14 pm - 7:00 pm
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6h 46m
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$247Frontier
Sun, Aug 9 - Wed, Aug 12
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6:25 am - 9:03 pm
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12h 38m
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2:14 pm - 7:00 pm
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SAN
6h 46m
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$248Frontier
Booking Insights

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.

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

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

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 Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, 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 July, where tickets cost $357 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $458 and $453 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 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to New Orleans

 
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 seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$106
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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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.

  • 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 43m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 6 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to New Orleans was $106 for a one-way ticket and $230 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, Delta, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian 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, oneworld, and Star Alliance 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?

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

  • 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 $467 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 $528 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $180 or less one-way and $429 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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