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$100+ 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SFO
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Salinas are usually found in August or September, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$288
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

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 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:15 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/272:19 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$288
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/25:57 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/58:20 amSFO - MSY
1 stop19h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$289
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 8/211:35 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop9h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/276:00 amSFO - MSY
1 stop8h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/135:27 pmMSY - SFO
Nonstop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/1710:01 amSFO - MSY
Nonstop4h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/286:40 amMSY - SFO
2 stops11h 05mSouthwest
Wed 9/108:35 amSFO - MSY
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/71:15 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Sat 10/114:42 pmSFO - MSY
2 stops16h 23mDelta
Deal found 7/29$301
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/49:09 amMSY - SFO
1 stop27h 16mFrontier
Thu 8/78:53 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$315
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/145:31 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop16h 37mSun Country Air
Tue 8/196:25 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop12h 24mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/31$335

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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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Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/21

6:15 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

2:19 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$288

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/2

7:25 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

12:43 am-8:31 am

1 stop5h 48m

$289

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/21

1:35 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop9h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

6:00 am-4:57 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$292

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/28

6:40 am-3:45 pm

2 stops11h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

8:35 am-4:45 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$300

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/7

1:15 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop7h 31m

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

4:42 pm-11:05 am

2 stops16h 23m

$301

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/25

7:17 am-6:13 pm

2 stops12h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

5:12 pm-5:57 am

2 stops34h 45m

$305

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/14

5:31 pm-8:08 am

1 stop16h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

6:25 pm-8:49 am

1 stop12h 24m

$335

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/21

8:55 pm-8:36 am

1 stop13h 41m

$100

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/30

5:19 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$116

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/27

9:55 am-10:09 pm

2 stops14h 14m

$133

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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 July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Salinas is 48 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 $358). 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 31, 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 afternoons 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 31, 2025.

The most flights from MSY to S9N are scheduled on a Thursday (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 31, 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

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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, 32 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 $120 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $133 and Frontier from $137 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 (76%), 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 $461, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $159. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $246 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 $358). 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$296Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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