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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Orleans from $73

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Frontier Logo
8:53 pm - 8:51 amSFO-MSY
9h 58m1 stop
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6:01 pm - 12:19 amMSY-SFO
8h 18m1 stop
$153Frontier
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Thu, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 7
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8:53 pm - 8:51 amSFO-MSY
9h 58m1 stop
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1:35 pm - 9:03 pmMSY-SFO
9h 28m1 stop
$170Frontier
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Thu, Jul 17 - Thu, Aug 21
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11:56 am - 6:11 pmSFO-MSY
4h 15mnonstop
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7:14 pm - 9:50 pmMSY-SFO
4h 36mnonstop
$269United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 24 - Tue, Jul 29
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11:56 am - 6:11 pmSFO-MSY
4h 15mnonstop
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3:25 pm - 8:23 pmMSY-SFO
6h 58m1 stop
$275United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 24 - Tue, Jul 29
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12:45 am - 12:43 pmSFO-MSY
9h 58m1 stop
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10:47 am - 9:05 pmMSY-SFO
12h 18m1 stop
$277American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 8
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:26 pmSFO-MSY
7h 26m1 stop
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1:05 pm - 6:52 pmMSY-SFO
7h 47m1 stop
$279Delta
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Fri, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 11:01 pmSFO-MSY
7h 40m1 stop
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9:34 am - 7:16 pmMSY-SFO
11h 42m1 stop
$283American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 6
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:20 pmSFO-MSY
7h 20m1 stop
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9:52 am - 11:09 pmMSY-SFO
15h 17m2 stops
$286Delta
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Mon, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 24
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 1:25 pmSFO-MSY
6h 25m1 stop
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5:50 am - 12:55 pmMSY-SFO
9h 05m1 stop
$289Southwest
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Fri, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 1
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5:30 am - 3:15 pmSFO-MSY
7h 45m2 stops
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3:30 pm - 8:45 pmMSY-SFO
7h 15m1 stop
$294Southwest
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Tue, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 11

Frontier flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to New Orleans flight tickets
Frontier
Jul 31
SFO8:53 pmSan Francisco
9h 58m
1 stop
MSY8:51 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Aug 7
MSY6:01 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 18m
1 stop
SFO12:19 amSan Francisco
Frontier
Jul 17
SFO8:53 pmSan Francisco
9h 58m
1 stop
MSY8:51 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Aug 21
MSY1:35 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 28m
1 stop
SFO9:03 pmSan Francisco
Frontier
Nov 26
SFO6:45 amSan Francisco
8h 24m
1 stop
MSY5:09 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Nov 30
MSY4:11 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 53m
1 stop
SFO11:04 pmSan Francisco

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to New Orleans flight tickets
United Airlines
Jul 24
SFO11:56 amSan Francisco
4h 15m
MSY6:11 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Jul 29
MSY7:14 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 36m
SFO9:50 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Jul 24
SFO11:56 amSan Francisco
4h 15m
MSY6:11 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Jul 29
MSY3:25 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 58m
1 stop
SFO8:23 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Jul 21
SFO5:00 amSan Francisco
6h 13m
1 stop
MSY1:13 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Jul 26
MSY3:25 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 58m
1 stop
SFO8:23 pmSan Francisco

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

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 $374, 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 $489. 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 $595.

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 $508. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to New Orleans, so prices are often more expensive at around $561 per ticket.

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

Fly from San Francisco to New Orleans Louis Armstrong for the best San Francisco - New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight prices

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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Orleans for around $466 when searching 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 $436 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.

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

As of July 2025, prices for San Francisco to New Orleans flights are approximately 18% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

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

$73

Fastest flight time

4h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in New Orleans

1 airport
The best one-way flight to New Orleans from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $73. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to New Orleans found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $153.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to New Orleans takes 4h 15m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to New Orleans every day.
There is 1 airport near New Orleans: New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY)

  • 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 15m 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?

  • 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?

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


Best airlines flying from San Francisco to New Orleans

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FrontierPriceFrom $131Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,284 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $187Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,094 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $212Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $236Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,983 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $241Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $272Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,270 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $287Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,861 reviews
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  • 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 2 flights/week on average for this route. A good United Airlines flight deal for San Francisco to New Orleans starts from $287 round-trip, up to an average price of $535. Our users have rated United Airlines at 7.4/10.


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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.

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