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$196+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans (SBP - 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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — MSY
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:51 pmSBP - MSY
1 stop19h 13mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/810:30 amMSY - SBP
1 stop8h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/3$450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/165:02 amSBP - MSY
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/82:35 pmMSY - SBP
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:54 pmSBP - MSY
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:18 pmMSY - SBP
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$514
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2012:54 pmSBP - MSY
2 stops9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/19:27 amMSY - SBP
2 stops8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$554
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/189:57 amSBP - MSY
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/225:30 amMSY - SBP
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$573

Find flight deals from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Luis Obispo (SBP) 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$412
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$196
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$600
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($156 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Luis Obispo 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans that are best for you.

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San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 1/21

9:53 am-10:59 pm

2 stops11h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/25

7:21 am-12:17 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$417

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 1/24

6:17 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops24h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/28

6:47 pm-4:34 pm

2 stops23h 47m

$431

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 1/21

10:45 am-9:51 pm

2 stops9h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/25

3:59 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 58m

$450

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 12/16

7:51 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop19h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/8

10:30 am-4:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$450

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 3/29

7:25 pm-5:19 am

1 stop7h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/4

7:00 am-6:21 pm

1 stop13h 21m

$455

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 1/27

12:30 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop7h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/31

8:10 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$459

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 12/16

5:02 am-1:21 pm

1 stop6h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/8

2:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$473

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 1/22

3:12 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops28h 01m

$196

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 1/21

5:14 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops25h 59m

$212

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-9:13 pm

2 stops13h 13m

$219

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Deals found on 12/4

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Luis Obispo-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Luis Obispo-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Luis Obispo-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Luis Obispo-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Luis Obispo-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 Luis Obispo to New Orleans

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans (average of $221). Flying from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 SBP to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Luis Obispo 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 December 4, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 December 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from San Luis Obispo 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans will take you 9h 06m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1797 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans round-trip from $272. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to New Orleans.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to New Orleans?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans (average of $221). Flying from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 2 airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Luis Obispo 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$362Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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