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$138+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to San Francisco (MSY - SFO)

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MSY — SFO
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco 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 San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data 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

Good round-trip deal

$430 or less

Good one-way deal

$368 or less
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco
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 San Francisco
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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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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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Airports
MSY

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

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SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective 40-minute trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 87 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from New Orleans to San Francisco 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to San Francisco. 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.

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 52% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to San Francisco 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 San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from New Orleans to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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

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  • What airports do I use to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco?

    Booking a flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you wish to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco. On a typical day, there are 3 flights from Louis Armstrong to San Francisco, all of which are around 4h 26m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from Louis Armstrong to San Francisco.

  • How popular is this New Orleans to San Francisco flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to San Francisco round-trip?

    Alaska Airlines, at $269, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Sun Country Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $138. Users have also found prices from $140 and $145 on Alaska Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to San Francisco?

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from New Orleans, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (75%), Air New Zealand (75%), United Airlines( 73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to San Francisco is $238. On average you can expect to pay $2,213. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $250.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New Orleans to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Houston?

    The majority of Houston visitors spend their time at Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Revention Music Center. Travelers on a layover in Houston can visit Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Revention Music Center, by traveling 33.5 mi, 16.1 mi, and 15.5 mi, respectively after landing at Houston George Bush Intcntl. Travelers can book a car rental at Houston George Bush Intcntl for about $41 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New Orleans to San Francisco flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from New Orleans to San Francisco 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
FrontierCheapest$130Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$296Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$303Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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