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 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $370 |
Good round-trip deal | $359 or less |
Good one-way deal | $253 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 1/22
2:44 pm-5:46 pm
Nonstop5h 02m
San Francisco
Sat 1/31
7:20 am-1:31 pm
Nonstop4h 11m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 4/16
6:52 pm-9:46 pm
Nonstop4h 54m
San Francisco
Sun 4/19
4:32 pm-10:54 pm
Nonstop4h 22m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 1/8
9:00 am-12:02 pm
Nonstop5h 02m
San Francisco
Sun 1/18
1:51 pm-8:01 pm
Nonstop4h 10m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 12/25
8:35 am-11:38 am
Nonstop5h 03m
San Francisco
Mon 1/5
6:25 pm-12:37 am
Nonstop4h 12m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 1/8
6:15 am-5:49 pm
2 stops13h 34m
San Francisco
Sun 1/18
10:35 am-11:59 pm
2 stops11h 24m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 1/9
6:15 am-5:49 pm
2 stops13h 34m
San Francisco
Sun 1/18
10:35 am-11:59 pm
2 stops11h 24m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 1/9
8:10 am-1:29 pm
1 stop7h 19m
San Francisco
Mon 1/12
1:51 pm-8:01 pm
Nonstop4h 10m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 1/9
6:55 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop7h 04m
San Francisco
Sun 1/18
7:20 am-1:31 pm
Nonstop4h 11m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 3/14
3:00 pm-11:52 pm
2 stops10h 52m
San Francisco
Wed 3/18
4:03 pm-11:56 pm
1 stop5h 53m
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY - SFO
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 2/24
6:15 am-3:56 pm
2 stops11h 41m
San Francisco
Sun 3/1
1:08 pm-12:04 am
1 stop8h 56m
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| 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 41% 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 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.
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| Cheapest$130 | Average$236 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
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| Cheapest$268 | Average$394 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
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| Cheapest$278 | Average$418 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$296 | Average$494 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |