Direct flights from San Diego to New Orleans
6 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SAN to MSY.
Flight time: about 3h10m nonstop
Flying back? New Orleans → San Diego · 6 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Diego local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA3658 | 9:40a | 3h10m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4031 | 2:25p | 3h14m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3339 | 3:15p | 2h59m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
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Other airports near San Diego with nonstops to New Orleans
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los AngelesDelta, Breeze Airways, Southwest | 109 mi | 32 |
The route
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Nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to New Orleans (MSY)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) has 6 nonstop flights a week to New Orleans (MSY), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SAN and you're there.
This route flies on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday — check the schedule grid above before you pick a travel day. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Diego to New Orleans?
The nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to New Orleans (MSY) takes about 3h10m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to New Orleans?
Driving from San Diego to New Orleans takes about 26h 2m behind the wheel — roughly 1,816 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h10m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from New Orleans to San Diego?
Yes — 6 nonstop flights a week from New Orleans (MSY) back to San Diego (SAN) on Southwest, based on recently observed departures.