Cheap flights from SNA to MSY (John Wayne to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SNA to MSY starting at $128 One Way, $235 Round Trip

Prices starting at $235 for return flights and $128 for one-way flights to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Dec 29 - Mon, Jan 4
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$235 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$235
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 29 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Mon, Jan 4, priced at $235 found 3 days ago
Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$248 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Dec 6 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Thu, Dec 10, priced at $248 found 6 days ago
Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$276 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$276
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Dec 6 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Thu, Dec 10, priced at $276 found 6 days ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$312 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$312
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 3 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Thu, Dec 10, priced at $312 found 3 days ago
Fri, Dec 18 - Mon, Dec 21
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$399 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$399
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 18 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Mon, Dec 21, priced at $399 found 6 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

Airport Hotels near Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Airport

3 out of 5
2610 Williams Blvd Kenner LA
$57 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$66 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kenner. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.4/10 (2,378 reviews)
"Worst Hotel EVER! Please don’t waste ur money here. The room smelled so bad (as did the hotel lobby) The carpets looked like they hadn’t been vacuumed in months. Roaches & ants in the room. We got enough hot water for one of us to shower, my boyfriend had to take a cold one and then the shower lost ..."

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Airport
Redamo Suites

Redamo Suites

2 out of 5
3401 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA
$71 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$81 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (441 reviews)
"Excellent for the price"

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2026

Redamo Suites
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie (New Orleans), LA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie (New Orleans), LA

3 out of 5
2713 N Causeway Blvd Metairie LA
$99 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$113 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Metairie. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie (New Orleans), LA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In New Orleans

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery

4 out of 5
535 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans LA
$100 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$118 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,594 reviews)
"We overall enjoyed our stay here. The staff here were super friendly. The location is excellent with most everything being walking distance. We didn't have the oppurtunity to utilize the free bikes the hotel offers, but we thought that was super cool. It did seem that the bathroom could use a thorough ..."

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Hyatt Regency New Orleans

4 out of 5
601 Loyola Avenue New Orleans LA
$161 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
$192 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,874 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, the valet service was terrible. I waited for my car for 40 minutes."

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Hyatt Regency New Orleans
New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St New Orleans LA
$133 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$160 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,053 reviews)
"Really lively bar and a great concierge"

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

New Orleans Marriott
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

New Orleans Hotels With Airport Transportation

Best Western Plus New Orleans Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus New Orleans Airport Hotel

2.5 out of 5
189 W Airline Dr Kenner LA
$85 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$98 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kenner. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The property was clean and well manicured.. The staff was helpful and attentive .the man that maintained the eating area was rude as if we were a problem or bothering him.."

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

Best Western Plus New Orleans Airport Hotel
Wyndham New Orleans Airport & Conference Center

Wyndham New Orleans Airport & Conference Center

2.5 out of 5
2829 Williams Blvd Kenner LA
$81 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$93 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kenner. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,741 reviews)
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Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Wyndham New Orleans Airport & Conference Center
Comfort Inn New Orleans Airport South

Comfort Inn New Orleans Airport South

2.5 out of 5
10151 Airline Hwy Saint Rose LA
$66 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
$75 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Saint Rose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Morgan ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Careful with booking this property. Double check and confirm that the services they are offering are actually going to be provided. Airport shuttle was listed as one of their services, and when I called to confirm that it would be there when I arrived, I was told that it was halloween and the shuttle ..."

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

Comfort Inn New Orleans Airport South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced New Orleans Hotels

The Carriage House on St. Charles

The Carriage House on St. Charles

3.5 out of 5
1509 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans LA
$134 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$153 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this guesthouse in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, concierge services, and cable/satellite TV service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)
"My wife and I had a wonderful stay. The staff were extremely polite and helpful. Our room was perfect and had everything we needed. Bed was super comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. We look forward to staying at this location again."

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

The Carriage House on St. Charles
Holiday Inn Express New Orleans - Arts District by IHG

Holiday Inn Express New Orleans - Arts District by IHG

3 out of 5
936 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans LA
$104 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$123 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
Holiday Inn Express New Orleans - Arts District by IHG
Crescent Palms Motel

Crescent Palms Motel

2 out of 5
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, New Orleans LA
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Smoothie King Center and Caesars Superdome are ...
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Crescent Palms Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in New Orleans

Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans

Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans

4 out of 5
820 Poydras Street New Orleans LA
$130 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$154 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,262 reviews)
"By the third day the food was just OK"

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans
Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

4 out of 5
833 Poydras St New Orleans LA
$143 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$169 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Maison Dupuy

Maison Dupuy

3.5 out of 5
1001 Toulouse St New Orleans LA
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,164 reviews)
"We were rebooked to stay at the Hotel St Marie as the Maison Dupuy is closed for renovations. I picked the Maison Dupuy b/c we'd stayed there before and enjoyed our stay. Rooms are nice, decent size and the courtyard, pool and restaurant were great. Hotel St Marie is much smaller, older and not very ..."

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026

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Maison Dupuy
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SNA to MSY Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SNA Address & GPS
Address:
18601 Airport Way
Santa Ana CA, 92707
United States
IATA Code:
SNA
Longitude:
-117.860538
Latitude:
33.680201
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
MSY Address & GPS
Address:
900 Airline Highway
New Orleans LA, 70062
United States
IATA Code:
MSY
Longitude:
-90.256391
Latitude:
29.984564
Time Zone:
America/Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from SNA to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport?
With no nonstop flights running from John Wayne Airport to MSY, your best option is to pick a carrier that offers a single stopover. Collect a few more air miles with United Airlines, Southwest Airlines or American Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from SNA to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport?
The quickest flight time from Santa Ana to New Orleans is around 5 hours and 46 minutes. Grab a refreshment from the cabin crew, write in your travel journal or finish that podcast — you'll have plenty of time on this medium-haul trip.
How many hours flight from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Get cozy, because a typical plane ride from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes. Have a wine with your meal, finally finish that book ... You'll have plenty of time to sit back and enjoy the ride.
What airlines have the most flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Unfortunately, you can't fly direct from SNA to MSY. However, you will find flights with at least one stop. Look on the positive side — use the time to get the blood flowing again or sit down for a nice coffee!

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