San Francisco

$159+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to San Francisco (MSY - SFO)

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MSY — SFO
Jan 3 — Jan 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco are usually found in October or August, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to San Francisco
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/258:35 amMSY - SFO
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/610:45 amSFO - MSY
Nonstop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:11 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/88:58 amSFO - MSY
1 stop30h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Thu 12/258:35 amMSY - SFO
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/56:00 amSFO - MSY
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/256:20 amMSY - SFO
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Thu 1/810:35 amSFO - MSY
2 stops11h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/2$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:05 amMSY - SFO
2 stops45h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/59:30 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop19h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Thu 12/256:20 amMSY - SFO
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Mon 1/510:38 amSFO - MSY
2 stops11h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/1$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:11 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/64:48 pmSFO - MSY
2 stops24h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/182:13 pmMSY - SFO
Nonstop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/56:25 pmSFO - MSY
Nonstop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/252:14 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/111:59 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/134:58 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/118:58 amSFO - MSY
1 stop30h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$316

Find 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 December 4, 2025.

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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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. 7% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to San Francisco that are best for you.

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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

$269

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

$269

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

$269

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

$269

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

$274

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

$274

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

$279

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

$279

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

$281

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

$281

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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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 November 28, 2025.

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.

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 $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.

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 December 4, 2025.

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.

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 November 29, 2025.

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.

The best insider tips for New Orleans to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New Orleans to San Francisco trip
Airports
MSY

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

SFO

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

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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 December 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from New Orleans to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 52m 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?

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to San Francisco?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from New Orleans to San Francisco in about 5h 02m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 32m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1906 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Frontier, at $130, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. These flights start at 67% 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $75. Users have also found prices from $138 and $138 on American 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 (92%), Air New Zealand (92%), United Airlines( 84%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to San Francisco is $158. On average you can expect to pay $1,196. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $170.

  • 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 $39 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 $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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$296Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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