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

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WN Southwest
738
8:30 AM
PDT T1
2:00 PM
CDT
3h 30m
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WN3512
WN Southwest
B38M
6:05 PM
CDT
8:10 PM
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4h 5m
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San Diego to New Orleans
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,596 mi 3h 30m nonstop +2h ahead 83 1-stop hubs

SAN–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,596 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 83 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 738 3h30 93% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 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, SAN to MSY direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
83
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,223
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric SAN→MSY CLD→MSY SNA→MSY
Distance from SAN – 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 – 1
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 8m 2h 54m
Departure OTP 93% – –
Carlsbad (CLD) to New Orleans flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to New Orleans flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,596 mi / 2,568 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m.
Facts

SAN–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,596 mi / 2,568 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections83 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,596 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SAN to MSY. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, SGU, SCF, DWH, VNY, ELP, EGE, APA, AVL, SMF, SJC, XNA, APC, APF, OKC, RIL, MKE, PDK, TMB, NAS, ORL, STP, PWK, CGF, OAK, RNO, SDF, OPF, CHS, PBI, SAV, RIC, MCI, SUA, JAX, HPN, TEB, PSM, SJO, GRR, ABE, PIT, ORF, ANU, HND, ATL, LAS, LAX, PHX, DAL, MCO, DFW, STL, HOU, CLT, BNA, JFK, AUS, MSP, MIA, YYZ, IAD, SEA, FLL, IAH, DEN, SLC, TPA, BWI, MDW, BOS, ORD, DTW, LHR, SAT, SFO, EWR, DCA, PHL, PDX, RDU, SGR and LFT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from MSY to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and LAX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SAN to MSY

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to MSY ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,596 miles (2,568 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

83 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Los Angeles (LAX).