San Diego from New Orleans, 23 – 25 Oct: £840 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- 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
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.
Worth it if a long travel day doesn't bother you: we found the whole trip for $1,114 for two, with flights at $732 and the Hilton San Diego Mission Valley at $382, taxes and fees included. That covers 2 nights, Oct 23–25, 2026, on Frontier with one stop, not a nonstop.
The total, before you go
£840 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £552 |
| Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £288 |
| The total, before you go | £840 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£19 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£276 per person, return
£552 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 15h 19m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 10:37 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 11:56 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £276 | 1 stop | 15h 19m |
| Frontier | £387 | 2 stops | 44h 39m |
| Frontier | £306 | 1 stop | 7h 31m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 14:07 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $366 per person, the fare is $25 below the typical fare on this route, about 6% under the $391 median of our earlier checks. It's also the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $366 to $545 per person. For two, the flights come to $732, and with 2 nights at the Hilton San Diego Mission Valley the trip is $1,114, taxes and fees included. A checked bag and spending money are extra. The late-October forecast is clear on Friday and Saturday and overcast on Sunday, with highs of 74–79°F and only a 3–5% chance of rain. That's beach weather while the season back home is turning. This is a short sunny reset for two, with one full day to spend outdoors. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a sunny city-and-beach long weekend that works for a couple or two friends. The pace is easy: one full Saturday split between the coast and the city, then a slow Sunday morning before heading home. Expect fish tacos, ocean views, a sunset on the cliffs and a laid-back surf culture. It's not a packed sightseeing schedule. It suits people who want warm weather and good food without a passport.
Weather in San Diego, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 74–79°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 77 °F | 65 °F | 5% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 79 °F | 69 °F | 3% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 74 °F | 68 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in San Diego
Our best-value pick is the Hilton San Diego Mission Valley at $382 for the stay ($191 a night) for a High Floor King Room. It scores 7.9 from 1,742 reviews and has free cancellation. Mission Valley gives you chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks. The top-rated option is The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter at $549 for the stay ($275 a night), with a score of 8.8 from 175 reviews. It puts you in the Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown area, where you can walk to the nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront. On a tighter budget, the Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld is $350 for the stay ($175 a night) and scores 6.8 from 1,966 reviews. All three offer free cancellation, and all three are room only.
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
£288 for 2 nights, two guests · £144 a night
See roomsThe Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
£414 for 2 nights, two guests · £207 a night
See roomsWyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld
£264 for 2 nights, two guests · £132 a night
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Where in San Diego
- Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown: Nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront on foot.
- La Jolla: Coves, sea lions and upscale village hotels.
- Coronado: Wide beach and the landmark Hotel del Coronado.
- Mission Beach / Pacific Beach: Boardwalk, surf and a young bar scene.
- Mission Valley: Chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks.
What to do in San Diego
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla, then look for the sea lions along the coves
- Swim at Coronado Beach beside the Hotel del Coronado
- Visit the San Diego Zoo and the Balboa Park museums
- Tour the USS Midway aircraft carrier on the waterfront
- Eat fish tacos and drink craft beer in North Park
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs on Saturday evening
Tours and tickets in San Diego
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Getting there and around
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Diego | San Diego International (SAN) |
| Flight time | 15h 19m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,606 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £552 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton San Diego Mission Valley) | £288 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,232 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: New Orleans to San Diego
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £276 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £276 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £295 |
| Price checks | 7 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- You don't need a passport, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- San Diego is 2 hours behind New Orleans, and the trip is 1,606 miles from MSY to SAN.
- The Frontier outbound leaves at 10:37 AM, has one stop, takes 15h 19m and lands just before midnight local time.
- The total doesn't include a checked bag (about $240 for two) or any resort fees.
- All three hotels are room only, with free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you're fine with a long travel day. The fare is $25 below the typical $391 and is the lowest we've seen in 30 days, and the forecast is clear. The catch is the outbound: one stop, 15h 19m, landing just before midnight Friday.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,114 for two, all in: Frontier flights at $732 plus 2 nights at the Hilton San Diego Mission Valley at $382, taxes and fees included. A checked bag runs about $240 for two and isn't included, and neither are meals or activities.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows clear skies on Friday and Saturday and overcast on Sunday. Highs are 74–79°F, lows 65–69°F, and the chance of rain is just 3–5%.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars. Just keep in mind that San Diego is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's tight. You land just before midnight Friday, so Saturday is your one full day, plus Sunday morning. We don't have the return flight times, so check them before you book. Two nights work best if you pick one area, like La Jolla or Coronado.
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