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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Orleans from £112

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MSY
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Wed 31/1218:25SFO - MSY
Nonstop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/118:55MSY - SFO
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£208
Sat 13/1210:45SFO - MSY
1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/1205:15MSY - SFO
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12£211
Wed 24/1218:25SFO - MSY
Nonstop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/109:00MSY - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£227
Wed 31/1214:05SFO - MSY
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Thu 8/106:15MSY - SFO
2 stops13h 34mDelta
Deal found 10/12£229
Fri 26/1206:00SFO - MSY
1 stop9h 48mDelta
Fri 9/106:15MSY - SFO
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/12£242
Wed 31/1214:05SFO - MSY
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Mon 12/113:47MSY - SFO
2 stops11h 41mDelta
Deal found 11/12£251
Wed 31/1207:00SFO - MSY
Nonstop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/114:35MSY - SFO
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£260

Find flight deals from San Francisco to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£205

One-way from

£112

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January

Average price

£375
Delta
  • Delta
  • 6/1-8/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 24h 58m total
  • San Francisco to New Orleans
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 20m total
  • San Francisco to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£25 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to New Orleans 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, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

06:00-21:00

2 stops13h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 29/1

13:47-23:30

2 stops11h 43m

£205

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

06:05-18:58

2 stops10h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 14/3

15:00-23:52

2 stops10h 52m

£205

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

19:00-08:50

2 stops11h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/2

13:47-23:30

2 stops11h 43m

£205

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

06:05-19:03

2 stops10h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 25/2

06:15-15:56

2 stops11h 41m

£205

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Tue 6/1

10:35-23:59

2 stops11h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/1

13:47-23:28

2 stops11h 41m

£205

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Tue 17/2

06:05-20:58

2 stops12h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 21/2

05:25-12:50

1 stop9h 25m

£210

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

10:30-23:59

2 stops11h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/2

13:47-18:19

1 stop6h 32m

£210

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Tue 6/1

10:13-05:38

1 stop17h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/1

10:30-18:43

1 stop10h 13m

£216

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

05:00-13:36

1 stop6h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/5

19:23-23:59

1 stop6h 36m

£216

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sat 10/1

05:00-13:09

1 stop6h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 17/1

16:00-21:35

1 stop7h 35m

£216

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 56 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans (average of £114). Flying from San Francisco to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of £199). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

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.

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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 2 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 8h 36m. 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 (95%), Virgin Australia (90%), Air New Zealand( 90%).

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans (average of £114). Flying from San Francisco to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of £199). 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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