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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Orleans from £128

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MSY
24 Apr — 1 May1
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 25 March 2026.

Fri 24/410:05
SFO
-
MSY
2 stops11h 00m
Southwest
Tue 28/416:35
MSY
-
SFO
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 25/3£217
Tue 14/410:05
SFO
-
MSY
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Sat 18/407:45
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 24/3£220
Thu 16/411:10
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop11h 45m
Southwest
Tue 21/410:35
MSY
-
SFO
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 25/3£224
Fri 8/505:25
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop12h 55m
Southwest
Mon 11/518:05
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 23/3£226
Fri 29/510:05
SFO
-
MSY
2 stops11h 00m
Southwest
Thu 4/617:20
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 24/3£230
Tue 21/405:59
SFO
-
MSY
2 stops10h 35m
Delta
Sat 25/413:03
MSY
-
SFO
2 stops12h 32m
Delta
Deal found 25/3£232
Sat 30/522:55
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Sat 6/618:45
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 23/3£233
Thu 30/411:10
SFO
-
MSY
1 stop11h 45m
Southwest
Sat 2/506:05
MSY
-
SFO
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 23/3£237
Tue 5/505:55
SFO
-
MSY
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Tue 12/516:40
MSY
-
SFO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 21/3£238
Tue 26/505:55
SFO
-
MSY
2 stops10h 20m
Delta
Tue 2/613:40
MSY
-
SFO
2 stops12h 23m
Delta
Deal found 25/3£240

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 25 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£217

One-way from

£128

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December

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January

Average price

£361
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  • Southwest
  • 24/4-28/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 19h 10m total
  • San Francisco to New Orleans
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  • Southwest
  • 29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 00m total
  • San Francisco to New Orleans
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 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 25 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

11:10-00:55

1 stop11h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/5

06:05-14:25

1 stop10h 20m

£237

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

00:45-08:34

1 stop5h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 13/5

09:40-12:32

Nonstop4h 52m

£253

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

23:59-08:45

1 stop6h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 22/9

05:22-10:42

1 stop7h 20m

£257

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

23:25-10:10

1 stop8h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 18/4

05:50-10:25

1 stop6h 35m

£261

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Thu 4/6

10:10-22:15

2 stops10h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/6

05:20-09:10

1 stop5h 50m

£264

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

05:40-18:15

2 stops10h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 16/5

12:30-18:35

2 stops8h 05m

£288

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

05:40-13:39

1 stop5h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 22/4

19:29-23:59

1 stop6h 30m

£302

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sun 31/5

00:45-11:01

1 stop8h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 13/6

19:04-21:45

Nonstop4h 41m

£328

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

12:03-18:27

Nonstop4h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 16/5

05:00-09:42

1 stop6h 42m

£329

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

10:10-22:15

2 stops10h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/7

19:55-00:30

1 stop6h 35m

£338

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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 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 61 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 £115). Flying from San Francisco to New Orleans in March is currently the most expensive (average of £208). 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 25 March 2026.

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 6h 58m. 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: Sun Country Air (100%), Emirates (100%), Virgin Australia( 100%).

  • 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.

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    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 £115). Flying from San Francisco to New Orleans in March is currently the most expensive (average of £208). 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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