Flights San Diego → New Orleans
As of November 2026, economy flights from San Diego to New Orleans have a typical range USD 545–609, median USD 559. Full range across all 550 offers: USD 544–936. We found 27% of 550 offers from budget carriers (around USD 546) and 73% from full-service carriers (around USD 565).
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Best offers by airline: San Diego → New Orleans
Based on 550 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: San Diego → New Orleans
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | — | — | — |
| United | — | — | — |
| Southwest Airlines | — | — | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 90 | — |
| American Airlines | — | — | — |
| Alaska Airlines | — | — | — |
| Sun Country Air | USD 80 | USD 80 | — |
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from San Diego to New Orleans cost?
Based on 550 offers · November 2026
San Diego to New Orleans flights ranged from USD 544 to USD 936 across 550 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 564 and premium fares around 799 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 550 offers.
These 550 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 546 and USD 583
What hidden fees do San Diego to New Orleans flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on San Diego to New Orleans routes. The breakdown below is based on 550 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| DL | 10 | 1% |
| UA | 10 | 2% |
| WN | 14 | 2% |
| Southwest | 90 | 17% |
| AA | 10 | 2% |
| AS | 10 | 1% |
| SY | 175 | 26% |
| F9 | 10 | 1% |
Sun Country Airlines: base ~USD 490 + fees USD 175 = ~USD 665 total. Alaska Airlines: base ~USD 659 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 669 total.
Sun Country Airlines's USD 175 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Alaska Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 169 base difference shrinks to USD 4 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from San Diego to New Orleans?
8 airlines flew San Diego to New Orleans in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southwest | 26 | — | 545 | 90 (17%) |
 United Airlines | 123 | 544–575 | 546 | 10 (2%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 358 | 545–594 | 565 | 14 (2%) |
 American Airlines | 15 | 552–624 | 578 | 10 (2%) |
 Sun Country Airlines | 1 | — | 665 | 175 (26%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 10 | 603–826 | 669 | 10 (1%) |
 Frontier Airlines | 1 | — | 715 | 10 (1%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 16 | 696–936 | 786 | 10 (1%) |
Where do the best San Diego → New Orleans prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: San Diego to New Orleans flights
- Full-service carriers on San Diego–New Orleans cost 1.1x more than budget airlines (USD 649 vs USD 608 median; overall median USD 559).
- SY charges 17.5x more in ancillary fees than F9 — USD 175 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 124 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 545. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from San Diego to New Orleans cost?
- Based on 550 offers analyzed, San Diego to New Orleans flights range from USD 544 to USD 936, with a median price of USD 559. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on San Diego to New Orleans flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 16 to the base fare on San Diego to New Orleans flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on San Diego to New Orleans including all fees?
- Southwest has the lowest median fare on San Diego to New Orleans at USD 545 (median across 26 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest San Diego–New Orleans flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 545. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on San Diego to New Orleans routes?
- San Diego to New Orleans has 8 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 544 to USD 936 across 550 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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