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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2189
WN Southwest
7M8
8:35 AM
PDT T1
2:05 PM
EDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3947
WN Southwest
B38M
8:40 AM
PDT T1
2:15 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1504
WN Southwest
737
5:05 PM
EDT
7:20 PM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3512
WN Southwest
7M8
5:20 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
PDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN878
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
EDT
8:15 PM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Diego to New Orleans
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,596 mi 3h 30m nonstop +3h ahead 48 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, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 7M8, B38M 3h30-3h35 87%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to MSY 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
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,268
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.

On-Time Performance

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

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 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%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,596 mi / 2,568 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m to 3h 35m.

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 to 3h 35m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

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 to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,596 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SAN to MSY. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, OAK, APF, APC, EGE, PBI, CGF, OPF, CHS, MKE, RDU, PIT, PDX, ATL, HOU, LAX, LAS, STL, DAL, MCO, JFK, SAT, DFW, BNA, PHX, AUS, MCI, MIA, IAD, CLT, DEN, MDW, BOS, MSP, ORD, SLC, IAH, DCA, LHR, SFO, DTW, EWR, PHL, BWI, TPA, SEA, FLL and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 3 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 and LAX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 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).