$116+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to San Francisco (MSY - SFO)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SFO
Oct 4 — Oct 111
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 4, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 4, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Mon 10/1210:07 pm -
1 stop12h 06m
Wed 10/217:11 pm -
1 stop7h 59m
Deal found 9/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/67:55 pm -
1 stop16h 27m
Sat 10/1711:22 am -
2 stops15h 48m
Deal found 8/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/295:17 pm -
2 stops32h 57m
Tue 10/69:00 am -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 8/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Fri 10/25:26 pm -
2 stops24h 07m
Mon 10/52:28 pm -
1 stop12h 32m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$303
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2510:48 am -
1 stop6h 51m
Mon 9/2811:17 am -
1 stop6h 47m
Deal found 8/30![Frontier logo]()
$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/95:25 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Tue 10/137:25 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 8/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 10/148:30 pm -
1 stop13h 43m
Tue 10/207:25 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 9/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/98:00 pm -
1 stop26h 38m
Sat 10/177:11 pm -
1 stop7h 59m
Deal found 8/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Fri 12/410:58 am -
1 stop25h 15m
Mon 12/72:01 pm -
1 stop12h 59m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/75:25 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Mon 10/1210:50 pm -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 9/1![Southwest logo]()
$309
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/85:25 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Wed 10/1412:00 pm -
1 stop19h 42m
Deal found 8/30![Frontier logo]()
$310
Best flights from New Orleans to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Tue 2/210:00 am -
1 stop7h 17m
Sat 2/2011:59 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/31:50 pm -
2 stops9h 20m
Mon 10/510:40 am -
2 stops7h 50m
Deal found 9/3![Southwest logo]()
$362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/247:00 am -
1 stop8h 52m
Sat 11/284:30 pm -
1 stop5h 54m
Deal found 9/3![Delta logo]()
$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/82:46 pm -
Nonstop4h 39m
Mon 10/1211:59 pm -
1 stop6h 37m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$334
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1110:50 am -
2 stops9h 05m
Mon 12/145:05 am -
2 stops8h 50m
Deal found 9/2![Southwest logo]()
$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 11/62:43 pm -
Nonstop4h 56m
Mon 11/97:15 am -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Tue 2/21:45 pm -
2 stops11h 56m
Tue 2/96:15 am -
1 stop7h 11m
Deal found 9/2![Delta logo]()
$410
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Fri 10/3011:35 am -
2 stops9h 10m
Mon 11/26:00 am -
2 stops10h 30m
Deal found 8/30![Southwest logo]()
$389
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/24:35 pm -
2 stops7h 40m
Sun 10/42:20 pm -
2 stops8h 25m
Deal found 9/3![Southwest logo]()
$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Tue 11/248:00 am -
Nonstop4h 53m
Sat 11/2810:45 pm -
1 stop8h 03m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$430
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 10/22:50 pm -
Nonstop4h 39m
Mon 10/511:30 pm -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Wed 10/77:00 am -
1 stop6h 44m
Sun 10/114:34 pm -
Nonstop4h 17m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$434
Last-minute flights from New Orleans to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to San Francisco. Data last updated September 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to San Francisco. Data last updated September 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2510:48 am -
1 stop6h 51m
Mon 9/2811:17 am -
1 stop6h 47m
Deal found 8/30![Frontier logo]()
$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/295:17 pm -
2 stops32h 57m
Tue 10/69:00 am -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 8/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Fri 10/25:26 pm -
2 stops24h 07m
Mon 10/52:28 pm -
1 stop12h 32m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/67:55 pm -
1 stop16h 27m
Sat 10/1711:22 am -
2 stops15h 48m
Deal found 8/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/75:25 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Mon 10/1210:50 pm -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 9/1![Southwest logo]()
$309
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/85:25 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Wed 10/1412:00 pm -
1 stop19h 42m
Deal found 8/30![Frontier logo]()
$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/95:25 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Tue 10/137:25 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 8/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/98:00 pm -
1 stop26h 38m
Sat 10/177:11 pm -
1 stop7h 59m
Deal found 8/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Mon 10/1210:07 pm -
1 stop12h 06m
Wed 10/217:11 pm -
1 stop7h 59m
Deal found 9/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 10/148:30 pm -
1 stop13h 43m
Tue 10/207:25 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 9/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/177:46 pm -
1 stop6h 58m
Sat 10/2412:42 pm -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$308
One-way flights from New Orleans to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from New Orleans to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from New Orleans to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/245:26 pm -
1 stop7h 02m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Frontier logo]()
$116
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/510:48 am -
1 stop6h 51m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/1![Frontier logo]()
$124
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/195:08 pm -
1 stop7h 21m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/74:32 pm -
1 stop28h 14m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/31![Frontier logo]()
$129
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1910:07 pm -
1 stop12h 06m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$130
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/810:37 am -
1 stop15h 38m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$131
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/110:48 am -
1 stop15h 26m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$132
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/166:34 pm -
1 stop25h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$136
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/910:07 pm -
1 stop12h 06m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/1![Frontier logo]()
$137
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2110:48 am -
1 stop6h 51m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/31![Frontier logo]()
$138
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/410:58 am -
1 stop25h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Frontier logo]()
$139
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 September 4, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $299 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $116 (Super.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $359 |
Good round-trip deal | $442 or less |
Good one-way deal | $308 or less |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
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New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - SFO San Francisco
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 9/22
6:50 am-11:05 am
1 stop6h 15m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$190
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - SFO San Francisco
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 11/27
5:10 am-9:30 am
1 stop6h 20m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$209
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - SFO San Francisco
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 2/1
1:45 pm-11:41 pm
2 stops11h 56m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$211
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - SFO San Francisco
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 10/10
1:50 pm-11:56 pm
2 stops12h 06m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$211
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - SFO San Francisco
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 9/23
2:00 pm-11:51 pm
2 stops11h 51m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$211
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - SFO San Francisco
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 1/10
5:40 am-1:20 pm
1 stop9h 40m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$224
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - SFO San Francisco
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 11/1
5:30 am-1:45 pm
1 stop10h 15m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$224
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - SFO San Francisco
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 9/15
6:00 am-10:50 am
1 stop6h 50m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$225
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - SFO San Francisco
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 10/11
6:00 am-3:10 pm
2 stops11h 10m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$265
New OrleansSan Francisco
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - SFO San Francisco
MSYSFO
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 2/2
10:00 am-3:17 pm
1 stop7h 17m
San Francisco
Sat 2/20
11:59 pm-8:43 am
1 stop6h 44m
$309
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 September.
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
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How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco?
Booking 57 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco (average of $297). Flying from New Orleans to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $513). 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 September 4, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% 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 August 29, 2026.
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 afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New Orleans to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from New Orleans to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New Orleans to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $269.
What’s the fastest layover option from New Orleans to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New Orleans to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 59m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New Orleans to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 16m.
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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 September 4, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
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7.0
Crew
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Entertainment
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ExcellentWalter,May 2026
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Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
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10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
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1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$163 | Average$271 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$235 | Average$430 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$250 | Average$359 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$269 | Average$389 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$278 | Average$348 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$468 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |