Direct flights from New Orleans to San Diego
6 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MSY to SAN.
Flight time: about 3h11m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in New Orleans local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA3018 | 6:27p | 3h12m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3018 | 6:40p | 3h9m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3018 | 7:13p | 3h11m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3018 | 7:24p | 3h8m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3018 | 7:26p | 3h12m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1146 | 7:35p | 3h10m | Sun |
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The route
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Nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to San Diego (SAN)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 6 nonstop flights a week to San Diego (SAN), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MSY 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 July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to San Diego?
The nonstop flight from New Orleans (MSY) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 3h11m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to San Diego?
Driving from New Orleans to San Diego takes about 26h 2m behind the wheel — roughly 1,816 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h11m.