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San Diego Museum of Art
Major Balboa Park museum with works from Spanish old masters to modern art, plus strong regional and international exhibitions.
Cheapest price on Oct 07
€154
Average ticket price on Oct 07
€304
Fastest journey on Oct 07
5 h 17 m
Average journey duration on Oct 07
6 h 1 m
Flights on Oct 07
47
Distance
2583 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from New Orleans, LA to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Orleans, LA to San Diego, CA will cost around €304 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €154.
It's difficult to get from New Orleans, LA to San Diego, CA without transferring at least once.
AA1924 · AA559
AA2291 · AA2568
AA1650 · AA2266
AA1650 · AA1789
AA468 · AA1058
AA1924 · AA559
AA2291 · AA2568
AA1470 · AA3109
AA379 · AA1243
AA2157 · AA648Flights from New Orleans, LA to San Diego, CA depart on average 65 times per day, taking around 6h 32m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €95 if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 1605 miles (2583 km) distance in 4h 29m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1605 miles (2583 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €95 |
Flights per day 65 |
Fastest flight 4h 29m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for New Orleans, LA to San Diego, CA flights for today, Tuesday, October 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA5365 · UA1768 · UA5510 | 5:15 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h52 | 12:07 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5365 · UA2600 · UA1068 | 5:15 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h20 | 11:35 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA468 · AA1058 | 5:41 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h46 | 10:27 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA468 · AA648 | 5:41 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h36 | 2:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA468 · AA3109 | 5:41 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h31 | 12:12 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA468 · AA520 · AA1851 | 5:41 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h37 | 12:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA424 · AA1913 | 6:23 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h58 | 12:21 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2124 · UA1577 | 7:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 15h45 | 8:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2124 · UA2138 | 7:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 13h40 | 6:40 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1973 · UA1257 | 8:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h39 | 1:44 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1973 · UA5508 | 8:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 12h10 | 6:15 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1973 · UA2610 · UA1100 | 8:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 14h03 | 8:08 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1973 · UA1668 | 8:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h49 | 3:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1470 · AA648 | 8:06 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h11 | 2:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1470 · AA3109 | 8:06 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h06 | 12:12 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1376 · UA5507 | 8:09 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h46 | 12:55 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1376 · UA1302 | 8:09 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h41 | 2:50 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1376 · UA1940 | 8:09 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h46 | 12:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1376 · UA1561 | 8:09 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 12h26 | 6:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1543+ AA4428 | 8:13 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 13h15 | 7:28 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2105 · UA2399 | 9:42 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h35 | 1:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2157 · AA648 | 9:46 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h31 | 2:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2157 · AA2361 | 9:46 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h50 | 3:36 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2157 · AA336 · AA1951 | 9:46 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h53 | 3:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1677 · UA576 · UA1100 | 10:31 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 11h37 | 8:08 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1677 · UA374 · UA1100 | 10:31 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 11h37 | 8:08 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1677 · UA1577 | 10:31 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 12h14 | 8:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1677 · UA542 · UA1100 | 10:31 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 11h37 | 8:08 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1684 · AA2266 | 10:56 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h57 | 5:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1684 · AA2361 | 10:56 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h40 | 3:36 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1543+ AA4464 | 11:07 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h21 | 7:28 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2497 · UA2054 | 11:46 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h43 | 8:29 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2497 · UA1564 | 11:46 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 12h55 | 10:41 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2101 · UA1102 | 11:50 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 12h29 | 10:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2101 · UA1626 | 11:50 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h53 | 7:43 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2253 · UA1743 · UA1100 | 12:16 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h52 | 8:08 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2253 · UA1945 · UA1100 | 12:16 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h52 | 8:08 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2253 · UA1114 | 12:16 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h24 | 3:40 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1650 · AA1789 | 12:38 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h24 | 7:02 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1650 · AA1243 | 12:38 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h26 | 8:04 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1650 · AA2266 | 12:38 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h15 | 5:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1650 · AA1160 | 12:38 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 11h08 | 9:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2296 · UA1743 · UA1100 | 2:16 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h52 | 8:08 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2296 · UA2798 | 2:16 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h30 | 5:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA785 · UA5529 | 2:34 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h04 | 8:38 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA785 · UA1389 | 2:34 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 11h57 | 12:31 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3227 · AA1862 | 2:36 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h41 | 6:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA379 · AA2568 | 3:45 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h53 | 11:38 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA379 · AA1160 | 3:45 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h01 | 9:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA379 · AA1243 | 3:45 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h19 | 8:04 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1785+ AA4294 | 5:00 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h19 | 11:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2119 · UA1911 | 5:28 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h56 | 9:24 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1811 · AA2568 | 6:28 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h10 | 11:38 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2291 · AA2568 | 7:46 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h52 | 11:38 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major Balboa Park museum with works from Spanish old masters to modern art, plus strong regional and international exhibitions.
Acclaimed contemporary art museum in La Jolla featuring oceanfront settings, modern works, and rotating global exhibitions.
Museum aboard a historic aircraft carrier with restored aircraft, naval exhibits, and immersive views of life at sea.
Balboa Park is San Diego's grand cultural park, packed with gardens, architecture, museums, and walkable plazas worth lingering in.
Historic Gaslamp Quarter offers Victorian-era streets, nightlife energy, and preserved downtown architecture for an atmospheric walk.
Dramatic seaside cliffs and walking paths in La Jolla, famous for waves, sea lions, and sweeping Pacific views.
A San Diego staple: grilled fish in a soft tortilla with cabbage, crema, and salsa. Popularized by Baja influence and coastal seafood culture.
French fries, carne asada, cheese, guacamole, and crema wrapped in a flour tortilla. A late-night local favorite born in San Diego taquerias.
Fresh local sea urchin served raw, prized for its rich, buttery taste. It reflects San Diego's access to Pacific seafood and sushi culture.
Celebrated sushi restaurant specializing in omakase and pristine seafood, including uni. Intimate, polished, and highly respected by locals.
Iconic casual seafood counter known for fish tacos, smoked fish, and harbor views. A classic stop for San Diego's Baja-inspired seafood style.
Refined fine-dining restaurant showcasing local seafood and seasonal California ingredients. Elegant room with one of the city's strongest reputations.
San Diego is pricey for US travel, with higher hotel rates, dining, and parking than many cities, though casual food and buses stay manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 for coffee drinks or small cafe orders.
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Most New Orleans, LA to San Diego, CA flights use the New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International to San Diego International Airport airport pair, with some services landing at McClellan-Palomar Airport. Use this guide to compare New Orleans, LA and San Diego, CA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International is 1 km from New Orleans city centre. Public transport options include:
New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in Concourse B and C, including local cuisine and fast food options like Café du Monde and MoPho.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near baggage claim and ticketingas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels like Hilton New Orleans Airport within walking distance..
San Diego International Airport is 4 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Diego International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Diego International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance..
McClellan-Palomar Airport has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at McClellan-Palomar Airport: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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