New Orleans to San Diego (MSY–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSY–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,596 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 12 | 738, 7M8 | 3h46-3h55 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→SAN | JAN→SAN | AEX→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 161 mi | 164 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 55m | 3h 23m | 2h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: CDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
MSY–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to SAN
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MSY to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to SAN is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,596 miles (2,568 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Love Field and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jackson (JAN) and Alexandria (AEX).