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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to New Orleans from £108

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to New Orleans (SFO-MSY)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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06:10 - 16:50SFO-MSY
8h 40m1 stop
05:30 - 12:09MSY-SFO
8h 39m1 stop
£217Delta
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Tue, 30 Jul - Fri, 9 Aug
08:30 - 18:49SFO-MSY
8h 19m1 stop
06:30 - 12:01MSY-SFO
7h 31m1 stop
£218Delta
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Mon, 16 Sep - Thu, 19 Sep
05:50 - 15:22SFO-MSY
7h 32m1 stop
18:55 - 00:10MSY-SFO
7h 15m1 stop
£229Delta
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Wed, 22 May - Wed, 29 May
15:28 - 23:56SFO-MSY
6h 28m1 stop
14:57 - 20:21MSY-SFO
7h 24m1 stop
£237Delta
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Sat, 27 Jul - Fri, 2 Aug
10:17 - 18:18SFO-MSY
6h 01m1 stop
17:50 - 23:33MSY-SFO
7h 43m1 stop
£245Delta
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Thu, 8 Aug - Mon, 12 Aug
11:05 - 17:16SFO-MSY
4h 11mdirect
07:00 - 09:40MSY-SFO
4h 40mdirect
£274United Airlines
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Wed, 25 Sep - Wed, 2 Oct
11:05 - 17:16SFO-MSY
4h 11mdirect
14:18 - 18:55MSY-SFO
6h 37m1 stop
£278United Airlines
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Wed, 25 Sep - Wed, 2 Oct
21:45 - 05:47SFO-MSY
30h 02m1 stop
07:00 - 13:38MSY-SFO
8h 38m1 stop
£299Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 13 Oct - Wed, 16 Oct
08:53 - 05:45SFO-MSY
18h 52m2 stops
07:15 - 08:51MSY-SFO
27h 36m2 stops
£404Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 17 Aug - Tue, 20 Aug
23:59 - 09:01SFO-MSY
7h 02m1 stop
09:33 - 17:19MSY-SFO
9h 46m1 stop
£437Sun Country Air
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Thu, 17 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct

Flights from San Francisco to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans is August, where tickets cost £262 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is £429 and £419 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New Orleans, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Francisco to New Orleans found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for £217 on Delta, followed by United Airlines (£274). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as £108 on Delta and from £145 on United Airlines.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and New Orleans per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in New Orleans, with an average flight time of 4h 25m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 19 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and New Orleans?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans take?

The duration of a direct flight to New Orleans from San Francisco is typically 4h 09m. The journey crosses a distance of 1,906 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to New Orleans?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 11:06 and will be landing in New Orleans at 17:28.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to New Orleans?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to New Orleans jets off at 16:15 and lands at 22:42.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to New Orleans

Low season

August

High season

April

Cheapest flight

£108
Best time to beat the crowds (28% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to New Orleans

When to book flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

  • Does SFO have a children's play area?

    SFO is a kid-friendly airport, given that it is home to four children's play areas. The children's play areas are in Terminal 1, a short distance from Gate 22; Terminal 3 next to Gate 62 and Gate 87A; and Terminal 2, near Gates 54A and 58B. As they all feature toys and interactive exploration areas, you can keep your child entertained at any of these locations as you await your flight.

  • What is the quickest way to get to SFO from San Francisco's city center?

    To travel from San Francisco's city center to SFO, you can board a BART train, line 292 bus, or a taxi. If you'd love to travel cheaply, you should travel by bus, while if you'd like to balance cost and convenience, you should travel on one of the rapid rail BART trains. If you'd prefer to travel as quickly as possible, you should board a taxi.

  • Does MSY have a pet relief area?

    If you travel from San Francisco with your pet, you should visit one of MSY's two pet relief areas. Located inside Terminal 2, near the restrooms between the Shake Shack and the Panda Express, and outside Terminal 1, between the terminal and the short-term parking lot, these pet areas are well-maintained. At either, you can reduce your pet's traveling stress.

  • Where is the information desk at MSY?

    Suppose you're looking for the information desk at MSY, then head to Level 1, near the baggage claim area. You'll find an information desk operated by an airport staff member at this site. Daily, it operates from 5 am to 9 pm.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans was £134 for a one-way ticket and £268 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and New Orleans.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to New Orleans

  • In San Francisco, you can board your flight to New Orleans at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Jose International Airport (SJC), and Oakland International Airport (OAK). A majority of the flights that ply this route usually take off at SFO. Thus, if you intend to book your flight to New Orleans at an airport, you should head out to SFO, as here, your chances of getting a convenient flight are high.
  • SFO is one of the busiest airports in the country. As such, it tends to experience long security queues. To clear this queue in time for your flight, on the date you're scheduled to fly out of this airport, you should get to it at least 2h before your flight. Besides being cleared for travel by security time, by getting to the airport early, you'll also create adequate time to visit interesting sites at the airport.
  • At SFO, you can enjoy services such as manicures, pedicures, facials, and a variety of massages at one of the three XpresSpa locations at the airport. Located near boarding area D in Terminal 2, boarding area E in Terminal 3, and near Gate F11 in Terminal 4, these destinations feature top-notch professionals.
  • In New Orleans, you'll land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). If you're disabled or have limited mobility, you won't have a hard time moving around this airport as it features ramps, wheelchairs, and lifts. You'll also not have difficulty taking a leak or finding a seat to relax, as it boasts ADA-compliant restrooms and accessible-to-all lounges.
  • If you'd like to rent a car at MSY once you land, you can do so, as the airport has a car rental center. To get to this center, you'll board a rental car lot shuttle that picks up passengers directly outside the Long Term Parking Garage. In the center, you'll find nearly five major companies you can rent from.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to New Orleans?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Louis Armstrong, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

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Book cheap flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

Cheapest flights to New Orleans from San Francisco found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to New Orleans found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
13/5Mon
1 stopDelta
9h 16mSFO-MSY
£108
28/5Tue
1 stopDelta
9h 16mSFO-MSY
£121
19/5Sun
1 stopDelta
10h 02mSFO-MSY
£129
28/6Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
9h 02mSFO-MSY
£145
2/6Sun
1 stopDelta
8h 49mSFO-MSY
£148
29/5Wed
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
14h 00mSFO-MSY
£168
11/6Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
19h 55mSFO-MSY
£172
14/5Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 45mSFO-MSY
£201
28/4Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 29mSFO-MSY
£206
21/5Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
11h 05mSFO-MSY
£208

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans that are departing in the next 10 days.
27/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 14mSFO-MSY
8/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 15mMSY-SFO
£342
26/4Fri
multi-stopDelta
8h 52mSFO-MSY
1/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
8h 24mMSY-SFO
£383
24/4Wed
multi-stopFrontier
17h 06mSFO-MSY
7/5Tue
multi-stopFrontier
10h 27mMSY-SFO
£427
23/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 31mSFO-MSY
27/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 01mMSY-SFO
£427
27/4Sat
directUnited Airlines
4h 28mSFO-MSY
1/5Wed
directUnited Airlines
4h 46mMSY-SFO
£440
26/4Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 29mSFO-MSY
1/5Wed
directUnited Airlines
4h 46mMSY-SFO
£448
23/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 29mSFO-MSY
30/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 47mMSY-SFO
£456
26/4Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 48mSFO-MSY
1/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 55mMSY-SFO
£629
25/4Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 48mSFO-MSY
7/5Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 20mMSY-SFO
£637
27/4Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
21h 45mSFO-MSY
29/4Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
18h 05mMSY-SFO
£722

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San Francisco - New Orleans Flights

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Destination:

New Orleans (MSY)United States

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