Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Orleans from $123
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What is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans?
The cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from San Francisco is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $369, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit New Orleans during the month of September, then departing from San Francisco during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $393.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Orleans?
The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco to New Orleans is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $485. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Francisco to New Orleans for around $596.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New Orleans?
The cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $513. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to New Orleans, so prices are often more expensive at around $558 per ticket.
What is the cheapest San Francisco to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to New Orleans?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Orleans from San Francisco when booking 5 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Orleans for around $466 when searching 5 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Orleans from San Francisco for as low as $444 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights?
There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?
Sun Country Air, Alaska Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
What airlines fly to New Orleans?
United Airlines, Southwest and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Orleans from San Francisco according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 58% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New Orleans. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to New Orleans on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to New Orleans on average per day?
2 flights are operational daily from San Francisco to New Orleans as of June 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 100% of flights per day taking off at noon.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to New Orleans on average per week?
As of June 2025, 16 flights take off from San Francisco and land in New Orleans each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 19% of weekly flights taking off on this day.
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Best Price Found | $123 |
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Fastest flight time | 4h 06m |
Direct flights | Every day |
Airports in New Orleans | 1 airport |
How far is San Francisco to New Orleans Louis Armstrong by plane?
The straight-line distance from San Francisco to New Orleans Louis Armstrong is 1920.7 mi. 4h 13m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is 7 as of June 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to New Orleans Louis Armstrong 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 New Orleans Louis Armstrong 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 San Francisco to New Orleans?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Francisco and New Orleans, the leading plane model is Airbus A320-100/200, making up 24.97% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 9 with 21.26%, Airbus A319 with 17.97%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 16.87%.
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to New Orleans?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from San Francisco to New Orleans is United Airlines, representing 66% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are American Airlines at 12%, Delta at 11%, and Southwest at 8%.
Best airlines flying from San Francisco to New Orleans
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| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $131 | Free Cancellation | Rating 5.9 3,295 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $187 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 8,052 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $215 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $236 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 7,946 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $241 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $280 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 4,287 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $286 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,790 reviews |
United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to New Orleans
United Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to New Orleans, operating 4 flights/week on average for this route. A good United Airlines flight deal for San Francisco to New Orleans starts from $286 round-trip, up to an average price of $534. Our users have rated United Airlines at 7.4/10.
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Can I find flights from San Francisco to New Orleans with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Flights from San Francisco to New Orleans with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.
How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?
Once you have performed a search for San Francisco to New Orleans flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.
I’m not ready to book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to New Orleans from San Francisco. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.