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Cheapest round-trip
$290
Typical prices: $406-$667
Frontier, Breeze Airways
Fri 10/23Mon 10/26
SNA - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$123
Typical prices: $279-$294
Frontier
Sun 9/13
SNA - MSY • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and New Orleans. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $337 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 05m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 49% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans (SNA-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to New Orleans

Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
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7:13 pm - 5:08 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
19h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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8:05 pm - 3:03 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
20h 58m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$290Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
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7:53 pm - 5:00 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 07m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:05 pm - 3:01 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
20h 56m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$291Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20
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4:50 pm - 5:00 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:05 pm - 2:12 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
46h 07m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$292Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Sat, Dec 5
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9:12 am - 10:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
11h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:00 am - 11:50 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$410American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
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2:35 pm - 11:27 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:41 am - 11:00 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$413American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
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2:10 pm - 11:53 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:13 am - 1:57 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 44m1 stop San Francisco
$413United Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Sat, Jan 9
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11:30 am - 9:27 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 57m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:00 am - 1:49 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 49m1 stop San Francisco
$413United Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29
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2:29 pm - 10:58 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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8:00 am - 1:34 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$413American Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Sat, Jan 9
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7:00 am - 2:40 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 40m1 stop Austin Bergstrom
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6:25 am - 12:40 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 15m2 stops Denver Intl San Jose
$418Southwest
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
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11:00 am - 7:30 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 30m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Houston Hobby
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6:50 am - 10:25 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$418Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to New Orleans is September, where tickets cost $402 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $609 and $607 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 Santa Ana 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to New Orleans, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$123
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to New Orleans

  • What is the cheapest flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to New Orleans?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to New Orleans was $123 for a one-way ticket and $290 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and New Orleans?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to New Orleans. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to New Orleans?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to New Orleans?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and New Orleans, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to New Orleans, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to New Orleans are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $527 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $435 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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