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Route overview: New Orleans to San Diego (SAN) flight deals

New Orleans → San Diego

Dec 23, 2026 · choose your return date

MSY → SAN1 adulteconomyOne way and round trips

30 flight options · 2 airlines

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One-way flights and round trips by duration. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

December 2026

Dec 23, 2026 · One waySouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$212.50 Dec 23, 2026 · One wayAmerican AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$243.75 Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026 · 1 nightSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$425.01 Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026 · 1 nightAmerican AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$468.76 Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · 2 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$425.01 Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · 2 nightsAmerican AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$468.76 Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026 · 3 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$425.01 Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026 · 3 nightsAmerican AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$468.76 Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 · 4 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$425.01 Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 · 4 nightsAmerican AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$468.76 Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 · 5 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$406.26 Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 · 5 nightsAmerican AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$468.76 Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026 · 6 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$425.01 Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026 · 6 nightsAmerican AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$468.76 Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 · 7 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$425.01 Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 · 7 nightsAmerican AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$468.76 Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 · 8 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$425.01 Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 · 8 nightsAmerican AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$468.76 Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 · 9 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$425.01 Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 · 9 nightsAmerican AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$468.76 Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 10 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$425.01 Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 10 nightsAmerican AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$468.76 Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 11 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$425.01 Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 11 nightsAmerican AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$468.76 Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 · 12 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$365.63 Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 · 12 nightsAmerican AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$421.88 Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027 · 13 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$380.63 Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027 · 13 nightsAmerican AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$421.88 Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 · 14 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$380.63 Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 · 14 nightsAmerican AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$421.88

Flights for your trip

  1. Wed, Dec 23 · One way

    Southwest Airlines
    9:30 amMSY
    5h 35m
    AUS · 1h 5m
    1:05 pmSAN

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  2. Wed, Dec 23 · One way

    American Airlines
    2:27 pmMSY
    5h 57m
    PHX · 1h
    6:24 pmSAN

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  3. Wed, Dec 23 – Thu, Dec 24

    Southwest Airlines
    9:30 amMSY
    5h 35m
    AUS · 1h 5m
    1:05 pmSAN
    Southwest Airlines
    8:30 amSAN
    3h 35m
    Nonstop
    2:05 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  4. Wed, Dec 23 – Thu, Dec 24

    American Airlines
    2:27 pmMSY
    5h 57m
    PHX · 1h
    6:24 pmSAN
    American Airlines
    9:32 amSAN
    5h 55m
    PHX · 1h 17m
    5:27 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  5. Wed, Dec 23 – Fri, Dec 25

    Southwest Airlines
    9:30 amMSY
    5h 35m
    AUS · 1h 5m
    1:05 pmSAN
    Southwest Airlines
    8:30 amSAN
    3h 35m
    Nonstop
    2:05 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  6. Wed, Dec 23 – Fri, Dec 25

    American Airlines
    2:27 pmMSY
    5h 57m
    PHX · 1h
    6:24 pmSAN
    American Airlines
    9:32 amSAN
    5h 55m
    PHX · 1h 17m
    5:27 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  7. Wed, Dec 23 – Sat, Dec 26

    Southwest Airlines
    9:30 amMSY
    5h 35m
    AUS · 1h 5m
    1:05 pmSAN
    Southwest Airlines
    8:30 amSAN
    3h 35m
    Nonstop
    2:05 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  8. Wed, Dec 23 – Sat, Dec 26

    American Airlines
    2:27 pmMSY
    5h 57m
    PHX · 1h
    6:24 pmSAN
    American Airlines
    9:32 amSAN
    5h 55m
    PHX · 1h 17m
    5:27 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  9. Wed, Dec 23 – Sun, Dec 27

    Southwest Airlines
    9:30 amMSY
    5h 35m
    AUS · 1h 5m
    1:05 pmSAN
    Southwest Airlines
    8:30 amSAN
    3h 35m
    Nonstop
    2:05 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  10. Wed, Dec 23 – Sun, Dec 27

    American Airlines
    2:27 pmMSY
    5h 57m
    PHX · 1h
    6:24 pmSAN
    American Airlines
    9:32 amSAN
    5h 55m
    PHX · 1h 17m
    5:27 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  11. Wed, Dec 23 – Tue, Dec 29

    Southwest Airlines
    9:30 amMSY
    5h 35m
    AUS · 1h 5m
    1:05 pmSAN
    Southwest Airlines
    1:05 pmSAN
    3h 30m
    Nonstop
    6:35 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  12. Wed, Dec 23 – Tue, Dec 29

    American Airlines
    2:27 pmMSY
    5h 57m
    PHX · 1h
    6:24 pmSAN
    American Airlines
    9:32 amSAN
    5h 55m
    PHX · 1h 17m
    5:27 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  13. Wed, Dec 23 – Wed, Dec 30

    Southwest Airlines
    9:30 amMSY
    5h 35m
    AUS · 1h 5m
    1:05 pmSAN
    Southwest Airlines
    9:20 amSAN
    3h 35m
    Nonstop
    2:55 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  14. Wed, Dec 23 – Wed, Dec 30

    American Airlines
    2:27 pmMSY
    5h 57m
    PHX · 1h
    6:24 pmSAN
    American Airlines
    9:32 amSAN
    5h 55m
    PHX · 1h 17m
    5:27 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  15. Wed, Dec 23 – Thu, Dec 31

    Southwest Airlines
    9:30 amMSY
    5h 35m
    AUS · 1h 5m
    1:05 pmSAN
    Southwest Airlines
    8:30 amSAN
    3h 35m
    Nonstop
    2:05 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  16. Wed, Dec 23 – Thu, Dec 31

    American Airlines
    2:27 pmMSY
    5h 57m
    PHX · 1h
    6:24 pmSAN
    American Airlines
    9:32 amSAN
    5h 55m
    PHX · 1h 17m
    5:27 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  17. Wed, Dec 23 – Sat, Jan 2

    Southwest Airlines
    9:30 amMSY
    5h 35m
    AUS · 1h 5m
    1:05 pmSAN
    Southwest Airlines
    8:30 amSAN
    3h 35m
    Nonstop
    2:05 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  18. Wed, Dec 23 – Sat, Jan 2

    American Airlines
    2:27 pmMSY
    5h 57m
    PHX · 1h
    6:24 pmSAN
    American Airlines
    9:32 amSAN
    5h 55m
    PHX · 1h 17m
    5:27 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  19. Wed, Dec 23 – Sun, Jan 3

    Southwest Airlines
    9:30 amMSY
    5h 35m
    AUS · 1h 5m
    1:05 pmSAN
    Southwest Airlines
    8:30 amSAN
    3h 35m
    Nonstop
    2:05 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  20. Wed, Dec 23 – Sun, Jan 3

    American Airlines
    2:27 pmMSY
    5h 57m
    PHX · 1h
    6:24 pmSAN
    American Airlines
    9:32 amSAN
    5h 55m
    PHX · 1h 17m
    5:27 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  21. Wed, Dec 23 – Mon, Jan 4

    Southwest Airlines
    9:30 amMSY
    5h 35m
    AUS · 1h 5m
    1:05 pmSAN
    Southwest Airlines
    11:00 amSAN
    6h 40m
    DAL · 2h 20m
    7:40 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  22. Wed, Dec 23 – Mon, Jan 4

    American Airlines
    2:27 pmMSY
    5h 57m
    PHX · 1h
    6:24 pmSAN
    American Airlines
    9:32 amSAN
    5h 55m
    PHX · 1h 17m
    5:27 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  23. Wed, Dec 23 – Wed, Jan 6

    Southwest Airlines
    9:30 amMSY
    5h 35m
    AUS · 1h 5m
    1:05 pmSAN
    Southwest Airlines
    9:20 amSAN
    3h 35m
    Nonstop
    2:55 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  24. Wed, Dec 23 – Wed, Jan 6

    American Airlines
    2:27 pmMSY
    5h 57m
    PHX · 1h
    6:24 pmSAN
    American Airlines
    9:32 amSAN
    5h 55m
    PHX · 1h 17m
    5:27 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Exact travel datesAirlineFlightsTotal pricePrice issued (UTC)
2026-12-23 · one waySouthwest AirlinesWN2753 + WN421Axel-exclusive $212.502026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 · one wayAmerican AirlinesAA2183 + AA2016Axel-exclusive $243.752026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2026-12-24Southwest AirlinesWN2753 + WN421 / WN4829Axel-exclusive $425.012026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2026-12-24American AirlinesAA2183 + AA2016 / AA2404 + AA2183Axel-exclusive $468.762026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2026-12-25Southwest AirlinesWN2753 + WN421 / WN4829Axel-exclusive $425.012026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2026-12-25American AirlinesAA2183 + AA2016 / AA2404 + AA2183Axel-exclusive $468.762026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2026-12-26Southwest AirlinesWN2753 + WN421 / WN4829Axel-exclusive $425.012026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2026-12-26American AirlinesAA2183 + AA2016 / AA2404 + AA2183Axel-exclusive $468.762026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2026-12-27Southwest AirlinesWN2753 + WN421 / WN4829Axel-exclusive $425.012026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2026-12-27American AirlinesAA2183 + AA2016 / AA2404 + AA2183Axel-exclusive $468.762026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2026-12-28Southwest AirlinesWN2753 + WN421 / WN3696 + WN1580Axel-exclusive $406.262026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2026-12-28American AirlinesAA2183 + AA2016 / AA2404 + AA2183Axel-exclusive $468.762026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2026-12-29Southwest AirlinesWN2753 + WN421 / WN4840Axel-exclusive $425.012026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2026-12-29American AirlinesAA2183 + AA2016 / AA2404 + AA2183Axel-exclusive $468.762026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2026-12-30Southwest AirlinesWN2753 + WN421 / WN4326Axel-exclusive $425.012026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2026-12-30American AirlinesAA2183 + AA2016 / AA2404 + AA2183Axel-exclusive $468.762026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2026-12-31Southwest AirlinesWN2753 + WN421 / WN4829Axel-exclusive $425.012026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2026-12-31American AirlinesAA2183 + AA2016 / AA2404 + AA2183Axel-exclusive $468.762026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2027-01-01Southwest AirlinesWN2753 + WN421 / WN4829Axel-exclusive $425.012026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2027-01-01American AirlinesAA2183 + AA2016 / AA2404 + AA2183Axel-exclusive $468.762026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2027-01-02Southwest AirlinesWN2753 + WN421 / WN4829Axel-exclusive $425.012026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2027-01-02American AirlinesAA2183 + AA2016 / AA2404 + AA2183Axel-exclusive $468.762026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2027-01-03Southwest AirlinesWN2753 + WN421 / WN4829Axel-exclusive $425.012026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2027-01-03American AirlinesAA2183 + AA2016 / AA2404 + AA2183Axel-exclusive $468.762026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2027-01-04Southwest AirlinesWN2753 + WN421 / WN3696 + WN1580Axel-exclusive $365.632026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2027-01-04American AirlinesAA2183 + AA2016 / AA2404 + AA2183Axel-exclusive $421.882026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2027-01-05Southwest AirlinesWN2753 + WN421 / WN4840Axel-exclusive $380.632026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2027-01-05American AirlinesAA2183 + AA2016 / AA2404 + AA2183Axel-exclusive $421.882026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2027-01-06Southwest AirlinesWN2753 + WN421 / WN4326Axel-exclusive $380.632026-10-29T01:31:41Z
2026-12-23 → 2027-01-06American AirlinesAA2183 + AA2016 / AA2404 + AA2183Axel-exclusive $421.882026-10-29T01:31:41Z

Route overview: New Orleans to San Diego (SAN) flight deals

2026-12-23 · one way · Axel-exclusive $212.50

  • Southwest Airlines WN2753 / WN421: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AUS; 335 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2753: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → AUS 2026-12-23 11:00:00; layover at AUS: 65 minutes.
    • WN421: AUS 2026-12-23 12:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00.

2026-12-23 · one way · Axel-exclusive $243.75

  • American Airlines AA2183 / AA2016: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 357 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2183: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → PHX 2026-12-23 17:05:00; layover at PHX: 60 minutes.
    • AA2016: PHX 2026-12-23 18:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00.

2026-12-23 → 2026-12-24 · Axel-exclusive $425.01

  • Southwest Airlines WN2753 / WN421: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AUS; 335 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2753: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → AUS 2026-12-23 11:00:00; layover at AUS: 65 minutes.
    • WN421: AUS 2026-12-23 12:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN4829: SAN 2026-12-24 08:30:00 → MSY 2026-12-24 14:05:00; nonstop; 215 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-23 → 2026-12-24 · Axel-exclusive $468.76

  • American Airlines AA2183 / AA2016: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 357 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2183: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → PHX 2026-12-23 17:05:00; layover at PHX: 60 minutes.
    • AA2016: PHX 2026-12-23 18:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00.
  • American Airlines AA2404 / AA2183: SAN 2026-12-24 09:32:00 → MSY 2026-12-24 17:27:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2404: SAN 2026-12-24 09:32:00 → PHX 2026-12-24 12:04:00; layover at PHX: 77 minutes.
    • AA2183: PHX 2026-12-24 13:21:00 → MSY 2026-12-24 17:27:00.

2026-12-23 → 2026-12-25 · Axel-exclusive $425.01

  • Southwest Airlines WN2753 / WN421: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AUS; 335 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2753: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → AUS 2026-12-23 11:00:00; layover at AUS: 65 minutes.
    • WN421: AUS 2026-12-23 12:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN4829: SAN 2026-12-25 08:30:00 → MSY 2026-12-25 14:05:00; nonstop; 215 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-23 → 2026-12-25 · Axel-exclusive $468.76

  • American Airlines AA2183 / AA2016: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 357 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2183: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → PHX 2026-12-23 17:05:00; layover at PHX: 60 minutes.
    • AA2016: PHX 2026-12-23 18:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00.
  • American Airlines AA2404 / AA2183: SAN 2026-12-25 09:32:00 → MSY 2026-12-25 17:27:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2404: SAN 2026-12-25 09:32:00 → PHX 2026-12-25 12:04:00; layover at PHX: 77 minutes.
    • AA2183: PHX 2026-12-25 13:21:00 → MSY 2026-12-25 17:27:00.

2026-12-23 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $425.01

  • Southwest Airlines WN2753 / WN421: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AUS; 335 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2753: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → AUS 2026-12-23 11:00:00; layover at AUS: 65 minutes.
    • WN421: AUS 2026-12-23 12:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN4829: SAN 2026-12-26 08:30:00 → MSY 2026-12-26 14:05:00; nonstop; 215 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-23 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $468.76

  • American Airlines AA2183 / AA2016: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 357 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2183: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → PHX 2026-12-23 17:05:00; layover at PHX: 60 minutes.
    • AA2016: PHX 2026-12-23 18:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00.
  • American Airlines AA2404 / AA2183: SAN 2026-12-26 09:32:00 → MSY 2026-12-26 17:27:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2404: SAN 2026-12-26 09:32:00 → PHX 2026-12-26 12:04:00; layover at PHX: 77 minutes.
    • AA2183: PHX 2026-12-26 13:21:00 → MSY 2026-12-26 17:27:00.

2026-12-23 → 2026-12-27 · Axel-exclusive $425.01

  • Southwest Airlines WN2753 / WN421: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AUS; 335 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2753: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → AUS 2026-12-23 11:00:00; layover at AUS: 65 minutes.
    • WN421: AUS 2026-12-23 12:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN4829: SAN 2026-12-27 08:30:00 → MSY 2026-12-27 14:05:00; nonstop; 215 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-23 → 2026-12-27 · Axel-exclusive $468.76

  • American Airlines AA2183 / AA2016: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 357 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2183: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → PHX 2026-12-23 17:05:00; layover at PHX: 60 minutes.
    • AA2016: PHX 2026-12-23 18:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00.
  • American Airlines AA2404 / AA2183: SAN 2026-12-27 09:32:00 → MSY 2026-12-27 17:27:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2404: SAN 2026-12-27 09:32:00 → PHX 2026-12-27 12:04:00; layover at PHX: 77 minutes.
    • AA2183: PHX 2026-12-27 13:21:00 → MSY 2026-12-27 17:27:00.

2026-12-23 → 2026-12-29 · Axel-exclusive $425.01

  • Southwest Airlines WN2753 / WN421: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AUS; 335 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2753: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → AUS 2026-12-23 11:00:00; layover at AUS: 65 minutes.
    • WN421: AUS 2026-12-23 12:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN4840: SAN 2026-12-29 13:05:00 → MSY 2026-12-29 18:35:00; nonstop; 210 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-23 → 2026-12-29 · Axel-exclusive $468.76

  • American Airlines AA2183 / AA2016: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 357 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2183: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → PHX 2026-12-23 17:05:00; layover at PHX: 60 minutes.
    • AA2016: PHX 2026-12-23 18:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00.
  • American Airlines AA2404 / AA2183: SAN 2026-12-29 09:32:00 → MSY 2026-12-29 17:27:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2404: SAN 2026-12-29 09:32:00 → PHX 2026-12-29 12:04:00; layover at PHX: 77 minutes.
    • AA2183: PHX 2026-12-29 13:21:00 → MSY 2026-12-29 17:27:00.

2026-12-23 → 2026-12-30 · Axel-exclusive $425.01

  • Southwest Airlines WN2753 / WN421: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AUS; 335 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2753: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → AUS 2026-12-23 11:00:00; layover at AUS: 65 minutes.
    • WN421: AUS 2026-12-23 12:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN4326: SAN 2026-12-30 09:20:00 → MSY 2026-12-30 14:55:00; nonstop; 215 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-23 → 2026-12-30 · Axel-exclusive $468.76

  • American Airlines AA2183 / AA2016: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 357 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2183: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → PHX 2026-12-23 17:05:00; layover at PHX: 60 minutes.
    • AA2016: PHX 2026-12-23 18:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00.
  • American Airlines AA2404 / AA2183: SAN 2026-12-30 09:32:00 → MSY 2026-12-30 17:27:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2404: SAN 2026-12-30 09:32:00 → PHX 2026-12-30 12:04:00; layover at PHX: 77 minutes.
    • AA2183: PHX 2026-12-30 13:21:00 → MSY 2026-12-30 17:27:00.

2026-12-23 → 2026-12-31 · Axel-exclusive $425.01

  • Southwest Airlines WN2753 / WN421: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AUS; 335 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2753: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → AUS 2026-12-23 11:00:00; layover at AUS: 65 minutes.
    • WN421: AUS 2026-12-23 12:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN4829: SAN 2026-12-31 08:30:00 → MSY 2026-12-31 14:05:00; nonstop; 215 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-23 → 2026-12-31 · Axel-exclusive $468.76

  • American Airlines AA2183 / AA2016: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 357 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2183: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → PHX 2026-12-23 17:05:00; layover at PHX: 60 minutes.
    • AA2016: PHX 2026-12-23 18:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00.
  • American Airlines AA2404 / AA2183: SAN 2026-12-31 09:32:00 → MSY 2026-12-31 17:27:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2404: SAN 2026-12-31 09:32:00 → PHX 2026-12-31 12:04:00; layover at PHX: 77 minutes.
    • AA2183: PHX 2026-12-31 13:21:00 → MSY 2026-12-31 17:27:00.

2026-12-23 → 2027-01-02 · Axel-exclusive $425.01

  • Southwest Airlines WN2753 / WN421: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AUS; 335 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2753: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → AUS 2026-12-23 11:00:00; layover at AUS: 65 minutes.
    • WN421: AUS 2026-12-23 12:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN4829: SAN 2027-01-02 08:30:00 → MSY 2027-01-02 14:05:00; nonstop; 215 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-23 → 2027-01-02 · Axel-exclusive $468.76

  • American Airlines AA2183 / AA2016: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 357 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2183: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → PHX 2026-12-23 17:05:00; layover at PHX: 60 minutes.
    • AA2016: PHX 2026-12-23 18:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00.
  • American Airlines AA2404 / AA2183: SAN 2027-01-02 09:32:00 → MSY 2027-01-02 17:27:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2404: SAN 2027-01-02 09:32:00 → PHX 2027-01-02 12:04:00; layover at PHX: 77 minutes.
    • AA2183: PHX 2027-01-02 13:21:00 → MSY 2027-01-02 17:27:00.

2026-12-23 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $425.01

  • Southwest Airlines WN2753 / WN421: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AUS; 335 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2753: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → AUS 2026-12-23 11:00:00; layover at AUS: 65 minutes.
    • WN421: AUS 2026-12-23 12:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN4829: SAN 2027-01-03 08:30:00 → MSY 2027-01-03 14:05:00; nonstop; 215 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-23 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $468.76

  • American Airlines AA2183 / AA2016: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 357 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2183: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → PHX 2026-12-23 17:05:00; layover at PHX: 60 minutes.
    • AA2016: PHX 2026-12-23 18:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00.
  • American Airlines AA2404 / AA2183: SAN 2027-01-03 09:32:00 → MSY 2027-01-03 17:27:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2404: SAN 2027-01-03 09:32:00 → PHX 2027-01-03 12:04:00; layover at PHX: 77 minutes.
    • AA2183: PHX 2027-01-03 13:21:00 → MSY 2027-01-03 17:27:00.

2026-12-23 → 2027-01-04 · Axel-exclusive $365.63

  • Southwest Airlines WN2753 / WN421: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AUS; 335 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2753: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → AUS 2026-12-23 11:00:00; layover at AUS: 65 minutes.
    • WN421: AUS 2026-12-23 12:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN3696 / WN1580: SAN 2027-01-04 11:00:00 → MSY 2027-01-04 19:40:00; 1 stop(s) via DAL; 400 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN3696: SAN 2027-01-04 11:00:00 → DAL 2027-01-04 16:00:00; layover at DAL: 140 minutes.
    • WN1580: DAL 2027-01-04 18:20:00 → MSY 2027-01-04 19:40:00.

2026-12-23 → 2027-01-04 · Axel-exclusive $421.88

  • American Airlines AA2183 / AA2016: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 357 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2183: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → PHX 2026-12-23 17:05:00; layover at PHX: 60 minutes.
    • AA2016: PHX 2026-12-23 18:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00.
  • American Airlines AA2404 / AA2183: SAN 2027-01-04 09:32:00 → MSY 2027-01-04 17:27:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2404: SAN 2027-01-04 09:32:00 → PHX 2027-01-04 12:04:00; layover at PHX: 77 minutes.
    • AA2183: PHX 2027-01-04 13:21:00 → MSY 2027-01-04 17:27:00.

2026-12-23 → 2027-01-06 · Axel-exclusive $380.63

  • Southwest Airlines WN2753 / WN421: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AUS; 335 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2753: MSY 2026-12-23 09:30:00 → AUS 2026-12-23 11:00:00; layover at AUS: 65 minutes.
    • WN421: AUS 2026-12-23 12:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 13:05:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN4326: SAN 2027-01-06 09:20:00 → MSY 2027-01-06 14:55:00; nonstop; 215 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-23 → 2027-01-06 · Axel-exclusive $421.88

  • American Airlines AA2183 / AA2016: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 357 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2183: MSY 2026-12-23 14:27:00 → PHX 2026-12-23 17:05:00; layover at PHX: 60 minutes.
    • AA2016: PHX 2026-12-23 18:05:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:24:00.
  • American Airlines AA2404 / AA2183: SAN 2027-01-06 09:32:00 → MSY 2027-01-06 17:27:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA2404: SAN 2027-01-06 09:32:00 → PHX 2027-01-06 12:04:00; layover at PHX: 77 minutes.
    • AA2183: PHX 2027-01-06 13:21:00 → MSY 2027-01-06 17:27:00.

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