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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Orleans from £141

SFO — MSY
19 Oct — 26 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

Fri 6/1109:40 -
2 stops7h 50m
Mon 9/1105:10 -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 14/9£237
Thu 10/1223:35 -
2 stops10h 15m
Tue 15/1206:40 -
2 stops8h 10m
Deal found 18/9£239
Fri 11/1210:00 -
2 stops7h 30m
Mon 14/1206:40 -
2 stops8h 10m
Deal found 16/9£241
Thu 10/1223:35 -
2 stops10h 15m
Mon 14/1210:50 -
2 stops15h 05m
Deal found 18/9£243
Fri 13/1116:15 -
1 stop6h 05m
Tue 17/1106:00 -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 18/9£244
Wed 14/1005:20 -
2 stops9h 10m
Tue 20/1005:25 -
2 stops8h 00m
Deal found 16/9£246
Thu 29/1011:45 -
1 stop10h 30m
Tue 3/1107:45 -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 18/9£248
Tue 13/1015:50 -
1 stop6h 05m
Sat 17/1005:50 -
1 stop12h 40m
Deal found 15/9£251
Wed 30/913:55 -
1 stop6h 10m
Wed 7/1005:25 -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 17/9£254
Mon 5/1010:40 -
2 stops7h 50m
Wed 14/1006:30 -
2 stops8h 15m
Deal found 14/9£254
Mon 2/1108:00 -
2 stops8h 30m
Fri 6/1106:35 -
2 stops14h 30m
Deal found 18/9£256
Sat 17/1005:00 -
1 stop9h 13m
Tue 20/1008:05 -
Nonstop4h 39m
Deal found 18/9£257

Find flight deals from San Francisco to New Orleans

Round-trip from

£237

One-way from

£141

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£297
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 6/11-9/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 14h 10m total
  • San Francisco to New Orleans
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 3/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 45m total
  • San Francisco to New Orleans
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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San Francisco

Tue 6/10

05:20-16:30

2 stops9h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£153

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Wed 25/11

21:25-11:55

2 stops12h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£153

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sun 4/10

14:20-00:20

2 stops8h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£179

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Tue 29/9

05:50-17:55

2 stops10h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£179

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Thu 1/10

10:40-20:30

2 stops7h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£179

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

11:05-22:10

2 stops9h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£179

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sat 28/11

22:45-08:48

1 stop8h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£197

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Thu 29/10

06:10-19:40

2 stops11h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£206

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Tue 29/9

08:25-22:58

2 stops12h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£226

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO San Francisco - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

07:00-21:37

2 stops12h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£236

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to New Orleans

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans (average of £263). Flying from San Francisco to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of £381). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MSY?

When flying from San Francisco to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to New Orleans flights typically cost between £270 and £410 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £237 on Southwest (15 Jan–18 Jan).

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

    Flights from San Francisco to New Orleans Louis Armstrong have been viewed 5 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Departing from San Francisco to New Orleans will take you 4h 05m. There are 1906 mi between San Francisco and New Orleans. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    Before booking your flight to New Orleans from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (89%), Virgin Australia (68%), Air New Zealand( 68%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans (average of £263). Flying from San Francisco to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of £381). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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