New Orleans

$190+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Orleans (SFO - MSY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MSY
Jul 9 — Jul 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in January or September, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Orleans
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Thu 7/2312:29 am
SFO
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MSY
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/278:05 pm
MSY
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SFO
2 stops27h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/21:05 pm
SFO
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MSY
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Sun 12/65:20 am
MSY
-
SFO
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$342
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/116:45 am
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Sun 9/136:25 am
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2711:40 pm
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Wed 7/295:10 am
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Wed 8/512:08 pm
SFO
-
MSY
Nonstop4h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 8/105:15 am
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop7h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6$345
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/27:17 pm
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop17h 23m
Frontier
Mon 10/51:22 pm
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop23h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 10/284:00 pm
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop11h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/58:00 pm
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop14h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 8/512:54 am
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/108:05 pm
MSY
-
SFO
2 stops22h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Thu 7/2312:45 am
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop8h 16m
United Airlines
Mon 8/37:04 pm
MSY
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Thu 7/169:39 pm
SFO
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MSY
1 stop21h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/248:05 pm
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop14h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/64:15 pm
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Tue 10/133:40 pm
MSY
-
SFO
2 stops10h 01m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$351
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/66:00 am
SFO
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MSY
1 stop13h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/95:19 pm
MSY
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SFO
2 stops17h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$352

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 June 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$341
(Expedia)

One-way from

$190
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$455

Good round-trip deal

$429 or less

Good one-way deal

$303 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From San Francisco to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from San Francisco to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 9, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

12:45 am-8:46 am

1 stop6h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/3

7:04 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

$349

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Thu 9/24

4:34 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/28

6:01 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$349

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Mon 11/23

4:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/1

5:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 35m

$359

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Thu 11/12

7:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/16

9:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$360
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

8:30 am-2:57 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/30

3:00 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

$362

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Wed 10/28

11:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/2

5:20 am-2:25 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$378

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

12:45 am-8:46 am

1 stop6h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/20

6:35 pm-12:27 am

1 stop7h 52m

$381

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Tue 6/23

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/30

4:30 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$394

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Thu 8/6

10:50 am-9:25 pm

2 stops8h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/10

3:10 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$427

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Fri 10/16

9:40 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops12h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/20

10:50 am-4:45 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$428

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to New Orleans

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans (average of $359). Flying from San Francisco to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $502). 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 June 9, 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% 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 May 30, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to New Orleans?

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Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSY

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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 June 9, 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.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans. On a typical day, there are 3 flights from San Francisco to Louis Armstrong, all of which are around 4h 17m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to New Orleans flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    Departing from San Francisco to New Orleans will take you 4h 27m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1906 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to New Orleans round-trip?

    Currently priced at $116, Alaska Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to New Orleans and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $190 and $216, respectively. These flights start at 73% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to New Orleans are Frontier ($80), Alaska Airlines ($122), and American Airlines ($125).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans consider choosing Emirates (61%), Virgin Australia (57%) or Air New Zealand (57%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    On average you can expect to pay $433 for a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $198 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $236.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to New Orleans?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Houston?

    Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Bayou Music Center are currently the most popular points of interest in Houston at the moment. Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Bayou Music Center can be visited by traveling about 33.5 mi, 16.1 mi, and 15.5 mi respectively from Houston George Bush Intcntl. Those on a layover in Houston in need of a rental car can book one at Houston George Bush Intcntl for about $40.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Los Angeles?

    Most Los Angeles visitors opt to spend their time at Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Little Tokyo. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame and Little Tokyo are located about 12.4 mi, 11.7 mi, and 12.2 mi, respectively from Los Angeles if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can rent a car at Los Angeles for an average daily rate of $41 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to New Orleans flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans (average of $359). Flying from San Francisco to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $502). 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to New Orleans

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$116Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
FrontierCheapest$190Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$272Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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