Average TSA wait times at MSY are around 15 minutes, making it efficient for domestic travelers.

Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $269 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $159 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $419 |
Good round-trip deal | $359 or less |
Good one-way deal | $273 or less |
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
mar. 12/16
9:00 am-11:54 am
Nonstop4h 54m
San Francisco
lun. 1/5
12:43 am-9:46 am
1 stop7h 03m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
jue. 2/19
7:09 pm-11:56 pm
1 stop6h 47m
San Francisco
dom. 2/22
6:10 am-3:25 pm
1 stop7h 15m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
mar. 12/16
6:30 am-1:25 pm
1 stop8h 55m
San Francisco
mar. 1/6
5:30 am-1:15 pm
1 stop5h 45m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
mar. 2/24
5:38 pm-11:51 pm
1 stop8h 13m
San Francisco
dom. 3/1
8:54 am-7:04 pm
1 stop8h 10m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
vie. 3/13
5:20 pm-12:26 am
1 stop9h 06m
San Francisco
mar. 3/17
10:40 pm-9:03 am
1 stop8h 23m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
vie. 12/12
1:07 pm-8:59 pm
1 stop9h 52m
San Francisco
lun. 12/15
3:35 pm-11:54 pm
1 stop6h 19m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
sáb. 3/14
3:25 pm-9:46 pm
1 stop8h 21m
San Francisco
mié. 3/18
1:00 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop8h 50m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
vie. 12/19
8:35 am-11:38 am
Nonstop5h 03m
San Francisco
dom. 12/28
6:25 pm-12:37 am
Nonstop4h 12m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
vie. 11/28
7:04 am-10:02 am
Nonstop4h 58m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
jue. 12/4
3:55 pm-9:50 pm
2 stops7h 55m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Orleans to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco (average of $89). Flying from New Orleans to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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.
It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday 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.
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