$185+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Orleans (SFO - MSY)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MSY
Oct 10 — Oct 171
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New OrleansExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 10, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 10, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/307:11 pm -
1 stop7h 59m
Thu 10/110:48 am -
1 stop15h 26m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/122:17 pm -
1 stop12h 43m
Fri 10/1610:07 pm -
1 stop12h 06m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/107:11 pm -
1 stop7h 59m
Tue 10/135:05 pm -
2 stops17h 08m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/19:00 am -
2 stops9h 04m
Mon 10/59:00 pm -
1 stop13h 14m
Deal found 9/8![Frontier logo]()
$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/279:42 am -
1 stop22h 11m
Fri 10/29:00 pm -
1 stop13h 14m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/143:11 pm -
1 stop11h 59m
Thu 10/155:25 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$298
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1012:00 pm -
1 stop19h 42m
Mon 10/1210:07 pm -
1 stop12h 06m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/133:11 pm -
2 stops22h 59m
Mon 10/1910:07 pm -
1 stop12h 06m
Deal found 9/7![Frontier logo]()
$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2811:17 am -
1 stop6h 47m
Tue 9/295:17 pm -
2 stops23h 12m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/137:25 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Fri 10/1610:07 pm -
1 stop12h 06m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/297:11 pm -
2 stops19h 11m
Thu 10/19:00 pm -
1 stop13h 14m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2810:24 pm -
2 stops15h 58m
Sun 10/49:00 pm -
1 stop18h 19m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$304
Best flights from San Francisco to New OrleansDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/612:45 am -
1 stop6h 01m
Wed 10/143:00 pm -
Nonstop4h 39m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$334
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/231:55 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Mon 10/268:25 pm -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/26:00 am -
2 stops13h 07m
Sat 12/55:02 pm -
1 stop9h 03m
Deal found 9/5![Delta logo]()
$400
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/245:00 am -
1 stop9h 13m
Sat 10/318:00 am -
Nonstop4h 53m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/197:20 am -
Nonstop4h 20m
Thu 10/298:00 am -
Nonstop4h 53m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/66:00 am -
2 stops10h 30m
Sun 11/85:40 am -
2 stops12h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$459
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/75:50 am -
1 stop5h 51m
Wed 10/212:41 pm -
2 stops11h 15m
Deal found 9/7![Delta logo]()
$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/32:25 pm -
1 stop6h 34m
Tue 10/68:05 am -
Nonstop4h 39m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/211:30 pm -
1 stop8h 04m
Thu 10/82:46 pm -
Nonstop4h 39m
Deal found 9/6![United Airlines logo]()
$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/28:15 am -
Nonstop4h 14m
Sun 12/68:00 pm -
1 stop6h 46m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/77:20 am -
Nonstop4h 20m
Wed 10/218:05 am -
Nonstop4h 39m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$494
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to New OrleansDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to New Orleans. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to New Orleans. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/279:42 am -
1 stop22h 11m
Fri 10/29:00 pm -
1 stop13h 14m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2811:17 am -
1 stop6h 47m
Tue 9/295:17 pm -
2 stops23h 12m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2810:24 pm -
2 stops15h 58m
Sun 10/49:00 pm -
1 stop18h 19m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/297:11 pm -
2 stops19h 11m
Thu 10/19:00 pm -
1 stop13h 14m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/307:11 pm -
1 stop7h 59m
Thu 10/110:48 am -
1 stop15h 26m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/19:00 am -
2 stops9h 04m
Mon 10/59:00 pm -
1 stop13h 14m
Deal found 9/8![Frontier logo]()
$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/107:11 pm -
1 stop7h 59m
Tue 10/135:05 pm -
2 stops17h 08m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$295
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1012:00 pm -
1 stop19h 42m
Mon 10/1210:07 pm -
1 stop12h 06m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/122:17 pm -
1 stop12h 43m
Fri 10/1610:07 pm -
1 stop12h 06m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/137:11 pm -
2 stops18h 59m
Fri 10/1610:07 pm -
1 stop12h 06m
Deal found 9/7![Frontier logo]()
$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/137:25 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Fri 10/1610:07 pm -
1 stop12h 06m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/143:11 pm -
1 stop11h 59m
Thu 10/155:25 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$298
One-way flights from San Francisco to New OrleansSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2212:46 pm -
2 stops31h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Breeze Airways logo]()
$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/236:04 am -
1 stop25h 49m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1611:59 pm -
2 stops15h 23m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$187
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1311:17 am -
1 stop6h 47m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Frontier logo]()
$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2711:17 am -
1 stop6h 47m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Frontier logo]()
$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/911:59 pm -
2 stops31h 43m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$191
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/246:00 am -
2 stops10h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Southwest logo]()
$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2310:19 pm -
2 stops17h 03m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Frontier logo]()
$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1411:17 am -
1 stop6h 47m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$200
Find flight deals from San Francisco to New Orleans
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $293 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $185 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $398 |
Good round-trip deal | $457 or less |
Good one-way deal | $293 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to New Orleans that are best for you.
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Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoNew Orleans
SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
SFOMSY
San Francisco
Wed 12/9
10:25 am-9:45 pm
2 stops9h 20m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$195
San FranciscoNew Orleans
SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
SFOMSY
San Francisco
Wed 10/28
9:30 am-7:45 pm
2 stops8h 15m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$195
San FranciscoNew Orleans
SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
SFOMSY
San Francisco
Sat 10/17
5:00 am-5:15 pm
2 stops10h 15m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$195
San FranciscoNew Orleans
SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
SFOMSY
San Francisco
Sat 10/31
5:45 pm-10:30 am
2 stops14h 45m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$201
San FranciscoNew Orleans
SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
SFOMSY
San Francisco
Wed 10/7
5:00 am-1:13 pm
1 stop6h 13m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$205
San FranciscoNew Orleans
SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
SFOMSY
San Francisco
Sun 10/11
7:20 am-1:40 pm
Nonstop4h 20m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$224
San FranciscoNew Orleans
SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
SFOMSY
San Francisco
Fri 9/25
10:50 am-10:10 pm
2 stops9h 20m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$274
San FranciscoNew Orleans
SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
SFOMSY
San Francisco
Fri 10/9
4:34 pm-10:51 pm
Nonstop4h 17m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$319
San FranciscoNew Orleans
SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
SFOMSY
San Francisco
Fri 10/16
4:34 pm-10:51 pm
Nonstop4h 17m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$319
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoNew Orleans
SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
SFOMSY
San Francisco
Sun 11/22
4:15 pm-10:20 pm
Nonstop4h 05m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$319
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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to New Orleans in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans?
Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans (average of $352). Flying from San Francisco to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $506). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MSY?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from San Francisco to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on September 5, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to New Orleans chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to New Orleans on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Houston (IAH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $455.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to New Orleans?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to New Orleans, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 51m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 52m.
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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated September 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$190 | Average$343 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$235 | Average$431 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$238 | Average$439 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$247 | Average$441 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$264 | Average$489 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$269 | Average$462 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$278 | Average$366 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |