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 $131 One Way, $166 Round Trip

Prices starting at $166 for return flights and $131 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 5 days ago
$166
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Sun, May 10, priced at $166 found 5 days ago
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$190 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Sun, May 10, priced at $190 found 5 days ago
Thu, May 7 - Fri, May 8
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$210 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$210
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Fri, May 8, priced at $210 found 1 day ago
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$232 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$232
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Sun, May 31, priced at $232 found 4 days ago
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$235 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$235
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 30 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Thu, May 7, priced at $235 found 3 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

Airport Hotels near Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans-Elmwood/Clearview Pkway, LA

Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans-Elmwood/Clearview Pkway, LA

2.5 out of 5
5150 Mounes St New Orleans LA
$131 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$150 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
Biggest downfall was that the shower water wouldn’t get hot. Cold showers were not enjoyable.

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans-Elmwood/Clearview Pkway, LA
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
$110 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$126 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! (1,822 reviews)
The staff was very nice. The room was comfortable. TV didn’t work so called front desk who ordered maintenance. I checked the cables and noticed one was not attached, so I got it working before maintenance came. The smoke detector dangled from the ceiling & didn’t appear operational. The morning ...

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

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

Redamo Suites

2 out of 5
3401 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA
$80 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$90 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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! (236 reviews)
It was pretty cool.

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

Redamo Suites
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! (5,207 reviews)
This hotel has an amazing location!! Close to everything and the staff were very helpful calling cabs, giving directions or helping you use the trolley or bus system. The rooms are just standard hotel rooms, nothing special or different. However the ice machines did not work on multiple floors, for ...

Reviewed on Apr 1, 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
$154 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$183 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! (2,607 reviews)
Staff and hotel were terrific

Reviewed on Mar 31, 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 7 to Apr 8
$109 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
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! (2,215 reviews)
Studio room was clean, spacious and very adequately stocked with kitchen utensils and pans. Dishwasher was a plus. Amazing location and friendly staff. Breakfast buffet had a wide variety of delicious choices.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 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
$94 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$108 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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! (1,000 reviews)
Front desk was very friendly and accommodating! Great location

Reviewed on Mar 31, 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! (1,635 reviews)
Our tub/shower did not have water and we were moved the next morning to another room that they told us the night before that they did not have. Why the maintenance man would have left it like that?

Reviewed on Mar 31, 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! (1,006 reviews)
Room was very spacious. However for being an accessible room it was so very far away and luckily I had a motorized cart as walking was ridiculous. Shower and bathroom was very accessible.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 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 Apr 2 to Apr 3
$158 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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! (354 reviews)
If you’re going to new orleans, stay here, it’s lovely<3

Reviewed on Mar 31, 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
$74 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$88 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,170 reviews)
Small windows Smelly hallways Noisy neighbor's and common areas make rooms close to it unpleasant Not ideal for families or people who like to sleep Average breakfast Rooms were clean though Good for a cheap stay

Reviewed on Mar 30, 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! (1,976 reviews)
So first I want to sum up my first experience walking in the Drury on Poydras. Felt like I was coming home. I have been a loyal Marriott, Hilton and Holiday inn customer and can't say that I ever felt this way after walking into one of their properties. SO here is the why for the above. Parking is ...

Reviewed on Mar 30, 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 7 to Apr 8
$307 total
Apr 7 - Apr 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 ...
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
$124 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$147 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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! (2,340 reviews)
Breakfast was wonderful. Food was wonderful. Staff was great. However the hotel itself is old and really could use a little TLC dirty doors, dirty windows, old carpet however for the French Quarter in New Orleans, the price was right so sometimes you get what you pay for.I’m

Reviewed on Mar 31, 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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