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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Orleans from £111

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MSY
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheap 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£218

One-way from

£111

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£376
Delta
  • Delta
  • 10/5-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 16m total
  • San Francisco to New Orleans
Delta
  • Delta
  • 16/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 46m total
  • San Francisco to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£7 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from San Francisco to New Orleans

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 29 April 2025.

Wed 7/511:43SFO - MSY
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Mon 12/519:14MSY - SFO
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Deal found 28/4£218
Tue 20/506:00SFO - MSY
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Thu 29/517:50MSY - SFO
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 28/4£219
Thu 2/1018:15SFO - MSY
1 stop12h 43mSun Country Air
Sun 5/1009:47MSY - SFO
1 stop9h 34mSun Country Air
Deal found 28/4£220
Thu 16/1017:40SFO - MSY
Nonstop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/1017:15MSY - SFO
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£223
Fri 26/920:19SFO - MSY
1 stop7h 35mAlaska Airlines
Mon 29/907:21MSY - SFO
2 stops18h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4£276
Sat 7/620:44SFO - MSY
1 stop13h 07mJetBlue
Tue 10/612:36MSY - SFO
1 stop11h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 29/4£327

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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 29 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to New Orleans that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

05:55-14:04

1 stop6h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/5

19:14-00:21

1 stop7h 07m

£218

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

06:00-16:20

2 stops8h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 29/5

17:50-23:50

1 stop8h 00m

£219

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Thu 2/10

18:15-08:58

1 stop12h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/10

09:47-17:21

1 stop9h 34m

£220

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Thu 16/10

17:40-23:53

Nonstop4h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 20/10

17:15-23:59

1 stop8h 44m

£223

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

11:00-05:50

2 stops16h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/8

16:53-08:00

2 stops17h 07m

£280

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Fri 16/5

22:59-08:45

1 stop7h 46m

£111

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Wed 4/6

05:15-15:55

2 stops8h 40m

£119

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

13:22-05:55

2 stops14h 33m

£140

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

11:05-17:28

Nonstop4h 23m

£156

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Thu 8/5

10:10-00:15

2 stops12h 05m

£551

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/4

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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 25 April 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 82 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans (average of £724). Flying from San Francisco to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,029). 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 29 April 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.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 163.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 83.0 mm.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated 29 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to New Orleans. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to New Orleans round-trip?

    Delta, at £218, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to New Orleans.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Southwest and Sun Country Air. Delta is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to New Orleans are Delta (£111), Southwest (£119), and Alaska Airlines (£140).

  • 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 (82%), Emirates (81%), Virgin Australia( 80%).

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans (average of £724). Flying from San Francisco to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,029). 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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