San Diego to New Orleans (SAN–MSY) — 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.
SAN–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,596 miles in approximately 3h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 12 | 73H, 7M8 | 3h30-3h45 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from San Diego
| Metric | SAN→MSY | CLD→MSY | SNA→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAN | – | 28 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 13 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 34m | 3h 8m | 3h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 38% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SAN: PDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
SAN–MSY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SAN to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAN to MSY is about 3 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,596 miles (2,568 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, Austin Bergstrom and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Long Beach (LGB).