San Diego to New Orleans (SAN–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 7M8, B38M | 3h30-3h35 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from San Diego
| Metric | SAN→MSY | CLD→MSY | LAX→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAN | – | 28 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | – | 62 |
| Flight time | 3h 30m | 3h 8m | 2h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SAN: PDT · MSY: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SAN to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAN to MSY ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 35 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
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD) and Los Angeles (LAX).