New Orleans to San Diego: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 7 times. The typical return was £295 per person and the lowest £276, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £276 |
| Typical (median) | £295 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 7 |
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Trips we picked on this route
The weekend after · from New OrleansLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
San Diego
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- The fare is $366 per person, $25 below the typical $391
- Hilton San Diego Mission Valley scores 7.9 from 1,742 reviews, with free cancellation
- Clear skies forecast, highs of 74–79°F and a 3–5% rain chance
£840 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £552 + hotel £288, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 15h 19m
The catch: Outbound has one stop and takes 15h 19m, so you land just before midnight Friday; a checked bag (about $240 for two) and any resort fees aren't in the total.
Worth it if you can handle a long Friday of travel for a sunny Saturday; skip it if you only want a nonstop.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £387 | F9 | with a stop | 44h 39m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £276 | Frontier | with a stop | 15h 19m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £467 | F9 | with a stop | 39h 57m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £276 | Frontier | with a stop | 7h 31m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £299 | F9 | with a stop | 15h 19m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £295 | F9 | with a stop | 7h 31m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £295 | F9 | with a stop | 7h 31m | Kiwi.com |
About San Diego
San Diego has the most reliable beach weather in the country, plus the famous zoo, Balboa Park, fish tacos and a laid-back surf culture.
San Diego from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about New Orleans to San Diego
What does a return from New Orleans to San Diego usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £295 per person, taxes and fees included, across 7 checks; the lowest was £276.
When is the best time to fly from New Orleans to San Diego?
San Diego is at its best in March, April, May, August, September, October and November. Avoid June: June Gloom marine layer
Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to San Diego?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.