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$138+ 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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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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 Friday 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$269
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$138
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$386
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Salinas
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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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 June 12, 2025.

This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/154:53 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop9h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 8/187:49 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop8h 01mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$269
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/123:25 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/1411:49 amSFO - MSY
Nonstop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/41:25 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/1011:59 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$280
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/176:37 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop30h 16mSun Country Air
Tue 7/226:11 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop22h 43mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/9$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 8/46:55 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Wed 8/131:10 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop18h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/11$286
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/257:21 amMSY - SFO
2 stops14h 09mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/289:19 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop17h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/26:45 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Tue 7/810:45 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$289
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 6/309:01 amMSY - SFO
1 stop27h 18mFrontier
Thu 7/38:53 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop10h 03mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$397
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/49:04 pmMSY - SFO
3 stops22h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/76:12 pmSFO - MSY
2 stops20h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$403

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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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New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/15

4:53 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

7:49 pm-5:50 am

1 stop8h 01m

$269

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/12

3:25 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop6h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 7/14

11:49 am-6:04 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$275

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/4

1:25 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San Francisco

Thu 7/10

11:59 pm-8:53 am

1 stop6h 54m

$280

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/17

6:37 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop30h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

6:11 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop22h 43m

$285

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/4

6:55 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop6h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

1:10 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 05m

$286

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/25

7:21 am-7:30 pm

2 stops14h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

9:19 pm-4:57 pm

1 stop17h 38m

$287

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/15

3:00 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops10h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

6:00 am-4:35 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$299

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/30

9:01 am-10:19 am

1 stop27h 18m

San Francisco

Thu 7/3

8:53 pm-8:56 am

1 stop10h 03m

$397

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/4

9:04 pm-5:18 pm

3 stops22h 14m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

6:12 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops20h 57m

$403

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/20

5:54 pm-8:11 am

1 stop16h 17m

$138

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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 9, 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 $364). 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 June 12, 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 Wednesday 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.

Rainfall in Salinas by month

Plan your trip to Salinas by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salinas ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salinas when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Salinas by month

Plan your trip to Salinas by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salinas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Orleans to Salinas, see what other customers have to say about Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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?

  • 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 $138 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $140 and Delta from $145 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 Virgin Australia (75%), Air New Zealand (75%) or United Airlines (73%) 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 $2,213, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $238. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $250 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 $364). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$296Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$303Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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