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Cheapest round-trip
$228
Typical prices: $401-$644
Frontier
Mon 12/10Fri 12/14
SNA - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$116
Typical prices: $201-$311
Frontier
Mon 10/29
SNA - MSY • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and New Orleans. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
26 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 58% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 16% price drop
March
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $261 (round-trip)
Austin Bergstrom (AUS)
Shortest trip • 5h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans (SNA-MSY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to New Orleans

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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11:00 am - 9:35 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 10:05 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
$268Southwest
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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2:15 pm - 5:00 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
12h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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11:18 am - 3:03 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
29h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$272Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 2:05 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 20m1 stop Dallas Love Field
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5:40 am - 11:20 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 40m2 stops Dallas Love Field Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$273Southwest
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
Southwest Logo
11:00 am - 8:15 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 15m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas Love Field
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3:20 pm - 8:30 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 10m2 stops Houston Hobby Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$279Southwest
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
Frontier Logo
12:08 pm - 1:22 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
23h 14m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
11:18 am - 3:44 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$282Frontier
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:08 pm - 5:00 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 52m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:08 pm - 7:11 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
28h 03m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$288Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
American Airlines Logo
1:26 pm - 11:27 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:41 am - 11:00 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$291American Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 11:27 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:28 pm - 10:29 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$291American Airlines
Fri, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 27
United Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 11:15 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:40 pm - 9:50 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 10m1 stop Denver Intl
$315United Airlines
Fri, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 27
United Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 11:15 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
2:12 pm - 9:50 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 38m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$320United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to New Orleans flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to New Orleans?

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans start at $228. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $401 to $644. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $228 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to New Orleans?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to New Orleans, it is 6% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 22% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to New Orleans?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to New Orleans at $419 round-trip.
•May ($599) and July ($598) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 42% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Santa Ana to New Orleans the cheapest?

Flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 58% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Santa Ana to New Orleans flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$116
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% 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.
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Your Santa Ana to New Orleans flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Santa Ana to New Orleans?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to New Orleans takes 0h 00m, covering 1,635 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Santa Ana to New Orleans?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Santa Ana to New Orleans flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans range from $401 to $644, with an average of $502 over the past 12 months. Anything below $401 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Santa Ana to New Orleans flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 61% above the route average of $502. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How are flight prices from Santa Ana to New Orleans looking right now?

    One-way fares from Santa Ana to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $182, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Priceless
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Santa Ana to New Orleans?

    Flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans pass through?

    One-stop flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 35% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 7% of one-stop connections

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans?

    On the Santa Ana to New Orleans route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 24%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $472 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $617: a $145 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santa Ana to New Orleans?

    Flying via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 17m, compared with 5h 46m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 5h 52m via Dallas Love Field (DAL).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Ana and New Orleans?

    New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?

    Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are Caesars Superdome, New Orleans Morial Convention Center and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Santa Ana to New Orleans flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $472 - about $145 less than Sunday (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 58% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Ana to New Orleans trip for September. Fares historically average $419 round-trip in that month - typically $180 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

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