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 $90 One Way, $166 Round Trip

Prices starting at $166 for return flights and $90 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.

Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$166 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$166
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Sun, May 10, priced at $166 found 2 days ago
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$190 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Sun, May 10, priced at $190 found 2 days ago
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$211 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$211
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 30 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Thu, May 7, priced at $211 found 7 hours ago
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$232 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$232
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Sun, May 31, priced at $232 found 1 day ago
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$235 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$235
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 30 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Thu, May 7, priced at $235 found 7 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

Airport Hotels near Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

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
$106 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$122 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,816 reviews)
Staff were all courteous and helpful! Our room was clean and ready on time. The fitness room was just the right size to get a run in before starting my day. The breakfast was great!

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

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

Redamo Suites

2 out of 5
3401 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA
$81 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$93 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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 Canal Street are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (230 reviews)
Really clean room, complete renewed, smelled really clean. Easy to get it, contactless excellent

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Redamo Suites
Brent House Hotel

Brent House Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1512 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA
$159 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$182 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Always love staying here when I have appointments at Ochsner’s

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

Brent House Hotel
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

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

4 out of 5
124 Royal St New Orleans LA
$121 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$144 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,201 reviews)
Very noisy especially at night. Loads of street noise & we were on the 15th floor. Beds were not comfortable. Had sore neck & back the whole week were there. Otherwise it was a good hotel but if you want a good sleep maybe try something further away from The French Quarter

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
The Westin New Orleans

The Westin New Orleans

4.5 out of 5
100 Iberville Street New Orleans LA
$148 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$175 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,595 reviews)
From check in to quick bites to room service, everything about the Westin was top notch! Perfect area in French Quarter to walk around!

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

The Westin New Orleans
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter

Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter

3 out of 5
317 N. Rampart New Orleans LA
$92 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$109 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,211 reviews)
Breakfast menu was satisfactory, I enjoyed it. Room Kitchen had utensils which we did not use.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter
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
$91 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$105 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Staff was very kind and helpful but for 320 (insane) a night I expect at least a decent nights sleep and a shuttle to airport. They advertise for a shuttle but didn’t have one apparently even though when we called other locations they said they should. We heard every single noise throughout the whole ...

Reviewed on Mar 28, 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
$98 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$112 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kenner. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,629 reviews)
Hotel could use some upgrading in the rooms. The rooms seem out dated. The beds were Full size instead of Queen. The lighting was dim. The lobby is beautiful too bad the rooms don’t match!

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Wyndham New Orleans Airport & Conference Center
Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Orleans Airport South by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Orleans Airport South by IHG

3 out of 5
110 James Drive E Saint Rose LA
$105 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$120 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Saint Rose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Yes and very good

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Orleans Airport South by IHG
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

Historic Streetcar Inn

Historic Streetcar Inn

3.5 out of 5
1509 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans LA
$138 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$158 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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! (351 reviews)
Clean room #105 Room was right on the front side on St Charles st. It was soooooooo noisy and loud Hard to sleep. The door has windows in it that let the street light shine in. Horrible light and noise. Didn’t realize there was no daily housekeeping! Burned out light bulb in the shower was reported ...

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Historic Streetcar Inn
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
$89 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$106 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,165 reviews)
Air conditioning is very loud

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

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 Caesars Superdome and Canal Street are located ...
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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

3 out of 5
820 Poydras Street New Orleans LA
$144 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$170 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,971 reviews)
Great breakfast options, fresh daily. Staff was very helpful and attentive. Room was very clean and nice!

Reviewed on Mar 28, 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
$260 nightly
The price is $307 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$307 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Stay was great but those elevators are slow

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

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
$97 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$115 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,342 reviews)
Cable tv was poor. Had 2 maintenance men come to room to fix it. Front desk not very personable. Great location.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

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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