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 $121 One Way, $208 Round Trip

Prices starting at $208 for return flights and $121 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.

Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 14
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$208 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 8 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Thu, May 14, priced at $208 found 1 day ago
Thu, May 7 - Fri, May 15
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$228 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$228
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Fri, May 15, priced at $228 found 3 days ago
Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 14
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$232 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$232
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 8 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Thu, May 14, priced at $232 found 1 day ago
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$265 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$265
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Orange County to New Orleans, returning Sun, May 10, priced at $265 found 21 hours ago
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
SNA
Orange County
MSY
New Orleans
$273 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$273
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 $273 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

Airport Hotels near Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

Ramada By Wyndham Kenner/New Orleans Airport South

Ramada By Wyndham Kenner/New Orleans Airport South

2 out of 5
1021 Airline Drive Kenner LA
$83 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$95 total
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kenner. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Esplanade Mall and Cafe Du Monde ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (476 reviews)
Hotel Has been updated, but is in a run down area near the airport. No frills, it’s expensive.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Ramada By Wyndham Kenner/New Orleans Airport South
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
$66 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$76 total
May 4 - May 5
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 (2,443 reviews)
Bed not very

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Airport
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
$107 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$123 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,016 reviews)
Awesome

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

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

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG

4 out of 5
739 Canal Street at Bourbon New Orleans LA
$101 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$121 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,679 reviews)
They need thicker bed spreads. Sleeping in sleets makes it hard to sleep comfortably and on a hard mattress. Other than that, great staff, excellent location, and clean room.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
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 14 to Apr 15
$144 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
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! (5,246 reviews)
Great location & wonderful staff

Reviewed on Apr 11, 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
$190 nightly
The price is $226 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$226 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (2,646 reviews)
Beautiful views, comfortable room, lovely restaurant

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

The Westin New Orleans
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 19 to Apr 20
$108 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (1,001 reviews)
Had to wait 20 minutes for someone to show up and check us in. Most of the staff was very nice and helpful but one guy on the breakfast crew was extremely rude when he turned off the juice machine and made my daughter cry because it was five minutes after continental breakfast ended. We nicely asked ...

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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 14 to Apr 15
$112 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
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! (1,643 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on Apr 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
$85 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$96 total
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
PO arking was fine, this is the first hotel where we didn't have our room cleaned, trash dumped, clean towels at all. Our stay was for seven nights.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 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

Historic Streetcar Inn

Historic Streetcar Inn

3.5 out of 5
1509 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans LA
$131 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$148 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (358 reviews)
Avoid rooms 11 through 18 if you are averse to noise. These are right on the entry hallway and common room - and you get lots of noise as people move around through the hallways day and night. But other than that - an outstanding property, and a great location. Parking was easy in neighborhood streets ...

Reviewed on Apr 10, 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
$84 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$100 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,187 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Apr 11, 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
$126 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$149 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,997 reviews)
Beautiful room with high ceilings and a city view. Coolest rooftop pool! Nice breakfast and dinner. Clean. Convenient location downtown in business district. Walk to willa jeans for a stellar lunch!

Reviewed on Apr 11, 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
$259 nightly
The price is $305 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$305 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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 13 to Apr 14
$147 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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! (2,331 reviews)
Air conditioning did not work Water pressure in shower very low; slow draining sink Great location. Staff excellent. Parking on site fabulous

Reviewed on Apr 11, 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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