
Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans
Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans
Looking for cheap flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Santa Ana to New Orleans vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans for specific travel dates.
2026-11-11
SNA - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6

2026-11-26
SNA - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6

Santa Ana to New Orleans flight facts
Distance
1,636 mi
2,632 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Airports in Santa Ana
SNA · John Wayne -Orange County
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Ontario - New Orleans · Ontario is 30 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Los Angeles - New Orleans · Los Angeles is 36 mi from Santa Ana
Flights San Diego - New Orleans · San Diego is 76 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Santa Ana - Pensacola · Pensacola is 186 mi from New Orleans
Premium cabin flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans
Selected hotels for your next stay

New Orleans, LA (USA)
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
From 55,000 Pts or $229

New Orleans (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
From Pts or $458

New Orleans, LA (USA)
JW Marriott New Orleans
From Pts or $172
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Santa Ana to New Orleans depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Santa Ana to New Orleans.
Santa Ana and New Orleans are about 1,636 miles (2,632 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,636-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Departures from Santa Ana: John Wayne -Orange County (SNA). Arrivals in New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into New Orleans, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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