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$58+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Salinas, CA, CA

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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Salinas are usually found in September or August, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$283
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$58
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$384
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Salinas
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/265:24 amMSY - SFO
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/128:00 amSFO - MSY
1 stop12h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/263:25 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1112:30 amSFO - MSY
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$284
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/255:20 amMSY - SFO
1 stop11h 55mSouthwest
Fri 8/110:45 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$289
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/49:34 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop11h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/76:00 amSFO - MSY
2 stops29h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$291
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/76:01 pmMSY - SFO
2 stops15h 40mFrontier
Sun 8/108:53 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop9h 41mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$296
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 8/217:21 amMSY - SFO
2 stops11h 03mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/258:19 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop18h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/86:55 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Tue 7/156:05 amSFO - MSY
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 7/1$320

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Salinas 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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Salinas that are best for you.

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New Orleans

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Salinas

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Return

Price

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/26

5:24 am-10:28 am

1 stop7h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

8:00 am-10:43 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$283

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/26

3:25 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop6h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

12:30 am-8:48 am

1 stop6h 18m

$284

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/25

5:20 am-3:15 pm

1 stop11h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 8/1

10:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop8h 15m

$289

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/4

9:34 pm-7:28 am

1 stop11h 54m

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

6:00 am-1:54 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$291

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/7

6:01 pm-7:41 am

2 stops15h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

8:53 pm-8:34 am

1 stop9h 41m

$296

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/21

7:21 am-4:24 pm

2 stops11h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

8:19 pm-4:57 pm

1 stop18h 38m

$312

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/8

6:55 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop6h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 7/15

6:05 am-3:21 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$320

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/31

1:35 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$58

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/1

9:34 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$105

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/17

6:55 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$140

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Salinas

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Salinas

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Salinas. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Salinas is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Salinas?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from New Orleans to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 MSY to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Salinas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

When flying from New Orleans to Salinas, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Salinas. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Salinas flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Salinas. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

The most flights from MSY to S9N are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. 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 Salinas. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from New Orleans to Salinas by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Salinas?

    For a flight from New Orleans to Salinas, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city. Louis Armstrong is the only New Orleans airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Salinas per day. 7 airlines have flights to Salinas from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this New Orleans to Salinas flight route?

    Within the past month, 31 users have taken a look at flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Salinas.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $58 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $140 and American Airlines from $144 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New Orleans to Salinas consider choosing United Airlines (74%), Virgin Australia (63%) or Air New Zealand (63%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from New Orleans to Salinas is generally $523, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $213. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $265 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Salinas 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 New Orleans to Salinas?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from New Orleans to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 New Orleans to Salinas

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Salinas. 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$296Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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