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SAN to NEW: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → New Orleans (Lakefront Airport)
1,608 mi
2,588 km · 1,398 nm
3h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,608 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 37m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- NEW — Lakefront Airport · New Orleans, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from NEW?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to New Orleans (NEW) is 1,608 miles (2,588 km, 1,398 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to NEW?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 37m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to NEW?
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