Salinas

$167+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Salinas, CA, CA

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MSY — SFO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Salinas are usually found in October or August, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Salinas
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/269:00 am
MSY
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 59m
United Airlines
Sat 2/285:10 am
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop6h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$269
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Thu 2/196:33 pm
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop17h 00m
Frontier
Sun 2/2210:46 pm
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop17h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/110:02 pm
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop19h 06m
Frontier
Sun 3/810:40 pm
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 5/125:00 am
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop7h 42m
United Airlines
Fri 5/2211:59 pm
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop6h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$274
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/173:36 pm
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop10h 46m
Frontier
Mon 4/206:00 am
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop6h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/143:30 pm
MSY
-
SFO
2 stops29h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/2210:40 pm
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop10h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$276
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Tue 2/107:00 am
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop29h 30m
JetBlue
Tue 2/1710:39 pm
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop20h 33m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/27$278
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Thu 4/167:23 pm
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
Sun 4/1912:45 am
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop5h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/36:20 am
MSY
-
SFO
2 stops17h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/58:34 pm
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop6h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$281
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 3/2610:55 am
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop10h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/3011:14 pm
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop20h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/110:02 pm
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop19h 06m
Frontier
Sat 3/710:38 pm
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop8h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$283

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$167
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$364
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Salinas
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

9:40 am-12:33 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

6:40 am-5:12 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$269

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/16

10:22 am-3:32 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

4:48 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$269

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/16

6:58 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

5:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$269

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

9:00 am-11:59 am

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

7:18 am-4:36 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$269

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/17

6:58 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 52m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

4:48 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$269

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/19

6:33 pm-9:33 am

1 stop17h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

10:46 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop17h 18m

$271

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/16

1:24 pm-8:18 am

1 stop20h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

10:38 pm-7:06 pm

2 stops18h 28m

$277

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/16

6:58 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 52m

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

12:45 am-11:04 am

1 stop8h 19m

$279

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/26

9:00 am-11:59 am

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

12:43 am-8:34 am

1 stop5h 51m

$279

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/31

9:40 am-12:33 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

12:45 am-9:19 am

1 stop6h 34m

$285

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Salinas

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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 January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Salinas is 43 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Salinas (average of $182). Flying from New Orleans to Salinas in January is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 January 29, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Orleans to Salinas in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Salinas flight should consider departing on Thursday 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 January 29, 2026.

The most flights from MSY to S9N are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 5 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?

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Salinas?

    Departing from New Orleans to Salinas will take you 4h 53m. New Orleans and Salinas are separated by a distance of 1906 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 $76 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $134 and American Airlines from $138 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 Emirates (84%), Virgin Australia (84%) or Air New Zealand (84%) 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 $394, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $165. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $176 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Salinas (average of $182). Flying from New Orleans to Salinas in January is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$149Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$296Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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