New Orleans to San Diego (MSY–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN Southwest
737
5:05 PM
EDT
7:20 PM
PDT
4h 15m
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WN3512
WN Southwest
7M8
5:20 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
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4h 5m
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WN878
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
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8:15 PM
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4h 15m
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WN2189
WN Southwest
7M8
8:35 AM
PDT T1
2:05 PM
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3h 30m
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WN3947
WN Southwest
B38M
8:40 AM
PDT T1
2:15 PM
EDT
3h 35m
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New Orleans to San Diego
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,596 mi 4h 5m nonstop -3h behind 51 1-stop hubs

MSY–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,596 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MSY Routes SAN Routes MSY Live Flights SAN Live Flights MSY Delays SAN Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 73H, 7M8 4h05-4h15 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSY to SAN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
TRM ~6h 11m VNY ~6h 25m PSP ~6h 26m SNA ~6h 48m ICT ~6h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,115
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSY → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
Return
SAN → MSY
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → SAN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind New Orleans.
MSY: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,596 mi / 2,568 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m to 4h 15m.
Facts

MSY–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,596 mi / 2,568 km
Flight time4h 5m to 4h 15m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 4h 5m to 4h 15m. The route covers 1,596 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MSY to SAN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, VNY, PSP, SNA, ICT, OMA, BHM, SDF, PGD, SUA, BZN, SJC, RDU, PBI, TEB, DTW, DFW, ATL, IAD, PDX, IAH, MCI, HOU, MDW, DAL, AUS, PHX, DEN, SAT, LAS, ORD, MIA, MCO, BNA, SLC, CLT, LAX, TPA, FLL, STL, SFO, BWI, MSP, PHL, LHR, EWR, BOS, SEA, DCA, JFK and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from SAN to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSY to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to SAN ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,596 miles (2,568 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.