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Cheap flights from New Orleans to San Francisco from $160

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Frontier Logo
6:01 pm - 8:03 am
MSY
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SFO
16h 02m1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:42 pm - 4:49 pm
SFO
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MSY
17h 07m2 stops
$272Frontier
Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 14
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8:11 pm - 10:59 pm
MSY
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SFO
28h 48m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:08 pm - 9:42 am
SFO
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MSY
33h 34m2 stops
$274Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 5 - Fri, Jan 9
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2:44 pm - 5:46 pm
MSY
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SFO
5h 02mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:09 pm
SFO
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MSY
6h 09m1 stop
$279United Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 12
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6:40 am - 10:59 pm
MSY
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SFO
18h 19m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:28 pm - 6:16 pm
SFO
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MSY
16h 48m1 stop
$280Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Fri, Jan 9
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8:11 pm - 10:59 pm
MSY
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SFO
28h 48m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:28 pm - 6:16 pm
SFO
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MSY
16h 48m1 stop
$284Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 5 - Fri, Jan 9
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10:30 am - 4:22 pm
MSY
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SFO
7h 52m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:36 am - 9:13 pm
SFO
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MSY
7h 37m1 stop
$288Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 20
United Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 10:59 pm
MSY
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SFO
7h 24m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:43 am - 8:56 am
SFO
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MSY
6h 13m1 stop
$289United Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 11
Delta Logo
3:00 pm - 11:52 pm
MSY
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SFO
10h 52m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:03 pm - 11:56 pm
SFO
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MSY
5h 53m1 stop
$291Delta
Sat, Mar 14 - Wed, Mar 18
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1:47 pm - 11:30 pm
MSY
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SFO
11h 43m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 8:58 pm
SFO
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MSY
12h 53m2 stops
$294Delta
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
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8:10 am - 1:29 pm
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7h 19m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 1:31 pm
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MSY
4h 11mnonstop
$295United Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19

American Airlines flights from New Orleans to San Francisco

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American Airlines
Dec 31
MSY6:45 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:15 amSan Francisco
Jan 4
SFO3:56 pmSan Francisco
6h 30m
1 stop
MSY12:26 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$368
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American Airlines
Dec 31
MSY6:45 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:15 amSan Francisco
Jan 5
SFO12:05 pmSan Francisco
6h 38m
1 stop
MSY8:43 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$379
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American Airlines
Dec 21
MSY6:18 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 41m
1 stop
SFO10:59 pmSan Francisco
Jan 4
SFO3:56 pmSan Francisco
6h 30m
1 stop
MSY12:26 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$384
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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
Jan 7
MSY2:44 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 02m
SFO5:46 pmSan Francisco
Jan 12
SFO5:00 amSan Francisco
6h 09m
1 stop
MSY1:09 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$279
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United Airlines
Jan 7
MSY5:35 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 24m
1 stop
SFO10:59 pmSan Francisco
Jan 11
SFO12:43 amSan Francisco
6h 13m
1 stop
MSY8:56 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$289
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United Airlines
Jan 12
MSY8:10 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 19m
1 stop
SFO1:29 pmSan Francisco
Jan 19
SFO7:20 amSan Francisco
4h 11m
MSY1:31 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$295
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New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/8

6:01 pm-8:03 am

1 stop16h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

9:42 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops17h 07m

$272

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/5

8:11 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop28h 48m

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

10:08 pm-9:42 am

2 stops33h 34m

$274

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/7

2:44 pm-5:46 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

5:00 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$279

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/7

6:40 am-10:59 pm

2 stops18h 19m

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

11:28 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop16h 48m

$280

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/5

8:11 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop28h 48m

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

11:28 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop16h 48m

$284

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

10:30 am-4:22 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

11:36 am-9:13 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$288

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/7

5:35 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

12:43 am-8:56 am

1 stop6h 13m

$289

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

$291

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/10

1:47 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops11h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

6:05 am-8:58 pm

2 stops12h 53m

$294

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/12

8:10 am-1:29 pm

1 stop7h 19m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

7:20 am-1:31 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

$295

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of August, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $354.

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 Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $434. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,038.

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 $476. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $736.

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 $388 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 December 2025, prices for New Orleans to San Francisco flights are approximately 32% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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 $346.
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 in San Francisco. From New Orleans there are direct flights to 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 52m, 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.

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FrontierPriceFrom $130Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,080 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,008 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $268Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,051 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $269Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,092 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $278Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,250 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,452 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 4 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 $401. Our users have rated United Airlines at 7.4/10.

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