Cheap flights from New Orleans to San Francisco (MSY - SFO) from $56

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
MSY — SFO
oct. 3 — oct. 101

The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco are usually found in January or September, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from New Orleans (MSY) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best MSY to SFO flight in 2023: compare New Orleans to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

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July

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$107
High demand for flights, 30% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 36% potential price drop
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco

MSY - SFO

Price

$258 - $436

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

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Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

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

Leaving on a Friday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 37% on the overall cost on flights from New Orleans to San Francisco.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from New Orleans to San Francisco, book at least 52 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 39% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $486 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $602.

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

January can be a great time to fly to San Francisco from New Orleans with a flight ticket averaging about $446. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $129. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco (MSY - SFO)?

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Frontier flights from New Orleans to San Francisco

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Cheap American Airlines flights from New Orleans to San Francisco

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Cheap New Orleans to San Francisco flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for MSY to SFO flights for September, October
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New Orleans to San Francisco 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to San Francisco from New Orleans found for this year
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Non-stop flights to San Francisco from New Orleans

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New Orleans to San Francisco flights leaving soon

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One-way flights to San Francisco from New Orleans

The cheapest one-way flights from New Orleans to San Francisco
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1 stop16h 09m

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1 stop10h 58m

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1 stop12h 16m

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1 stop6h 38m

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1 stop10h 54m

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1 stop10h 58m

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1 stop5h 59m

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1 stop6h 58m

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, American Airlines and United Airlines 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about New Orleans to San Francisco flights.

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 4 flights from Louis Armstrong to San Francisco, all of which are around 4h 41m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Louis Armstrong to San Francisco.

Can I find flights from New Orleans to San Francisco for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from New Orleans to San Francisco for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $91, but on average you can expect to pay $116.

Are there nonstop flights from New Orleans to San Francisco for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from New Orleans to San Francisco under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from New Orleans to San Francisco is less than $487.

Are there last-minute flights available from New Orleans to San Francisco for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from New Orleans to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from New Orleans to San Francisco?

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Thursday, Friday.

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

How many flights depart from New Orleans to San Francisco on average per day?

On average 2 flights depart from New Orleans to San Francisco per day.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

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

Airlines like Frontier fly from New Orleans to San Francisco in about 10h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1917 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco round-trip?

Frontier, at $136, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to San Francisco.. This flight start at 69% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Orleans to San Francisco?

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 (90%), Air New Zealand (90%), United Airlines( 55%).

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

The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to San Francisco is $130. On average you can expect to pay $503. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $111.

What does MSY to SFO mean?

Great question - MSY to SFO just means New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Francisco Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

Alternative routes for New Orleans to San Francisco

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Top 5 airlines flying from New Orleans to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from New Orleans to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$113Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$118Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$171Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from New Orleans to San Francisco

See what time of day planes typically take off from New Orleans to San Francisco
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
11%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
66%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
22%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to San Francisco

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from New Orleans to San Francisco
Sunday3daily flights
Monday6daily flights
Tuesday6daily flights
Wednesday4daily flights
Thursday5daily flights
Friday5daily flights
Saturday2daily flights

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