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$369+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans (SBP - 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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — MSY
May 7 — May 141
Thu 5/7
Thu 5/14
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 April 7, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/412:51 pm
SBP
-
MSY
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 6/96:11 pm
MSY
-
SBP
1 stop6h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sat 4/182:12 pm
SBP
-
MSY
1 stop7h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 4/226:58 pm
MSY
-
SBP
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3$419
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/187:35 pm
SBP
-
MSY
1 stop8h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 11/227:10 am
MSY
-
SBP
1 stop13h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/6$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2812:57 pm
SBP
-
MSY
1 stop5h 39m
American Airlines
Tue 5/56:34 am
MSY
-
SBP
1 stop7h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1812:28 pm
SBP
-
MSY
1 stop8h 23m
American Airlines
Sun 11/225:15 am
MSY
-
SBP
2 stops8h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$457
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/126:07 am
SBP
-
MSY
2 stops21h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 11/167:10 am
MSY
-
SBP
1 stop13h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/6$461
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/255:00 am
SBP
-
MSY
1 stop8h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 8/294:30 pm
MSY
-
SBP
1 stop6h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/2$469

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 April 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$369
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$506
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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 April 7, 2026.
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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 4/21

7:34 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$419

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 4/21

6:05 am-7:22 pm

2 stops11h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-1:31 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$424
Quickest round-trip

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 4/28

12:57 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop5h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

6:34 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$449

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 8/25

5:00 am-3:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/29

4:30 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$469

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 5/28

12:51 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop6h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/31

5:45 am-12:01 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$504

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Deals found on 4/5

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Compare providers for flights from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to New Orleans in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Luis Obispo-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans (average of $214). Flying from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $453). 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.

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

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 April 7, 2026.
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
9,548 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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
9,548 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,548 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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
7.1
Good
11,546 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,548 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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 5h 39m. 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 $359. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. United Airlines is priced at 42% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans (average of $214). Flying from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $453). 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 April 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$359Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$436Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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