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Cheap flights from New Orleans to San Francisco from $159

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1:19 pm - 12:24 amMSY-SFO
13h 05m1 stop
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7:35 am - 11:59 pmSFO-MSY
14h 24m1 stop
$272Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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1:19 pm - 12:24 amMSY-SFO
13h 05m1 stop
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6:00 am - 8:57 pmSFO-MSY
12h 57m2 stops
$273Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Thu, Dec 18
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5:00 pm - 7:48 amMSY-SFO
40h 48m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 7:06 pmSFO-MSY
19h 36m1 stop
$274Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 19 - Mon, Jan 5
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6:53 pm - 1:18 pmMSY-SFO
20h 25m1 stop
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11:20 pm - 2:38 pmSFO-MSY
13h 18m1 stop
$276Frontier
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Sat, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 14
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3:23 pm - 3:11 pmMSY-SFO
25h 48m2 stops
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9:42 pm - 7:06 pmSFO-MSY
19h 24m1 stop
$277Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 23 - Tue, Jan 6
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9:00 am - 11:54 amMSY-SFO
4h 54mnonstop
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11:59 pm - 8:36 amSFO-MSY
6h 37m1 stop
$279United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Thu, Dec 18
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6:04 pm - 12:24 amMSY-SFO
8h 20m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:19 amSFO-MSY
27h 19m1 stop
$280Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 2
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5:05 pm - 8:30 pmMSY-SFO
29h 25m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 7:06 pmSFO-MSY
19h 36m1 stop
$281Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 30 - Sat, Jan 3
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8:11 pm - 8:30 pmMSY-SFO
26h 19m1 stop
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4:48 pm - 8:47 amSFO-MSY
13h 59m2 stops
$284Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 6
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7:00 am - 1:54 pmMSY-SFO
8h 54m1 stop
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11:36 am - 9:13 pmSFO-MSY
7h 37m1 stop
$289Alaska Airlines
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Frontier flights from New Orleans to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on New Orleans to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Jan 10
MSY6:53 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
20h 25m
1 stop
SFO1:18 pmSan Francisco
Jan 14
SFO11:20 pmSan Francisco
13h 18m
1 stop
MSY2:38 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$276
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Frontier
Dec 19
MSY3:29 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 55m
1 stop
SFO12:24 amSan Francisco
Dec 25
SFO6:24 amSan Francisco
6h 20m
1 stop
MSY2:44 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$313
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Frontier
Feb 19
MSY3:30 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 55m
1 stop
SFO12:25 amSan Francisco
Feb 22
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
7h 33m
1 stop
MSY3:33 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$317
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United Airlines flights from New Orleans to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on New Orleans to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 11
MSY9:00 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 54m
SFO11:54 amSan Francisco
Dec 18
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
6h 37m
1 stop
MSY8:36 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$279
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United Airlines
Apr 30
MSY5:20 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 22m
1 stop
SFO10:42 amSan Francisco
May 3
SFO12:45 amSan Francisco
6h 10m
1 stop
MSY8:55 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$284
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United Airlines
Dec 12
MSY11:50 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 56m
1 stop
SFO5:46 pmSan Francisco
Dec 15
SFO1:30 pmSan Francisco
4h 03m
MSY7:33 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated November 16, 2025.
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New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/11

1:19 pm-12:24 am

1 stop13h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 12/15

7:35 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 24m

$272

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/11

1:19 pm-12:24 am

1 stop13h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 12/18

6:00 am-8:57 pm

2 stops12h 57m

$273

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/19

5:00 pm-7:48 am

2 stops40h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

9:30 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop19h 36m

$274

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/10

6:53 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop20h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

11:20 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop13h 18m

$276

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/23

3:23 pm-3:11 pm

2 stops25h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

9:42 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop19h 24m

$277

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/11

9:00 am-11:54 am

Nonstop4h 54m

San Francisco

Thu 12/18

11:59 pm-8:36 am

1 stop6h 37m

$279

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/24

6:04 pm-12:24 am

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

6:00 am-11:19 am

1 stop27h 19m

$280

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/30

5:05 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops29h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

9:30 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop19h 36m

$281

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/24

8:11 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop26h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

4:48 pm-8:47 am

2 stops13h 59m

$284

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/6

7:00 am-1:54 pm

1 stop8h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

11:36 am-9:13 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$289

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New Orleans and San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of October, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $358.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from New Orleans to San Francisco is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $453. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,001.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest New Orleans to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco at noon for as low as $428. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $723.

What is the cheapest New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from New Orleans when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $394 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from New Orleans for as low as $306 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have New Orleans to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for New Orleans to San Francisco flights are approximately 50% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New Orleans to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$273

Fastest flight time

4h 52m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from New Orleans in the past 72 hours is $273. The best round-trip flight deal from New Orleans to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $359.
The fastest flight from New Orleans to San Francisco takes 4h 52m
Direct flights go from New Orleans to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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  • How far is New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco by plane?

    The distance between New Orleans Louis Armstrong and San Francisco is about 1920.7 mi. Flights usually cover this in 4h 54m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Francisco Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Francisco Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New Orleans to San Francisco?

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Best airlines flying from New Orleans to San Francisco

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FrontierPriceFrom $130Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,108 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $196Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,049 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,007 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $269Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,012 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $278Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,244 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,309 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From New Orleans to San Francisco

    United Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from New Orleans to San Francisco, operating 13 flights/week on average for this route. A good United Airlines flight deal for New Orleans to San Francisco starts from $269 round-trip, up to an average price of $415. Our users have rated United Airlines at 7.4/10.

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