Cheap flights from San Diego, CA to New Orleans, LA

Flights starting at £66. Choose between Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, or Frontier Airlines to find the best price.

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Travelers usually depart from San Diego International, San Diego, CA - Old Town, San Diego, CA - La Jolla, San Diego, CA - Seaport Village, or San Diego-SDSU Transit Center when they travel from San Diego to New Orleans. Book your trip to arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, or New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The most popular airlines for this route are Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. San Diego and New Orleans have 252 direct flights per week.

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NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNoOpens 24 days before flight
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American AirlinesAALAANoNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9NoOpens 24 days before flight
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United AirlinesUALUAYesNo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight

New Orleans travel tips

1) Pay attention to the less popular (but no less interesting) murals in New Orleans
2) Try the alligator meat at the French Market in New Orleans
3) Have a relaxed walk and feed the ducks at Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans
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