How many flights from New Orleans to San Francisco are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 35.3% of flights from New Orleans to San Francisco were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers seeking direct routes can find them, but connecting flights are also a common option for this route.

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

The typical direct flight from New Orleans to San Francisco has a duration of 7 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 3071 kilometers. Flights with one stop typically take longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 6 minutes. This represents a difference of approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes between direct and one-stop options.

How often do cheap flights from New Orleans to San Francisco come up?

Historically, cheap flights from New Orleans to San Francisco are considered frequent. This means that opportunities for finding lower-priced fares on this route appear regularly. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing options with some consistency.

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New Orleans to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco

For travelers seeking cheap flights from New Orleans to San Francisco, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $175. Other budget-friendly options include April, where the median fare is $299, and May, with a median fare of $426. Planning your trip around these months could lead to significant savings.

Fares for the New Orleans to San Francisco route typically range from $377–$556, with a median price of $429. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers are available for diligent travelers.

When considering flights from New Orleans to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 35.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from New Orleans to San Francisco. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2, which can influence overall travel time.

A typical journey from New Orleans to San Francisco takes about 7h 10m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights. Travelers opting for itineraries with stopovers should factor in the additional time required for transfers.

The distance between New Orleans and San Francisco is approximately 3071 kilometers. This makes it a medium-haul route, meaning you can expect a flight duration that is longer than short domestic trips but shorter than intercontinental journeys.

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to San Francisco

Regular price: $285 - $467

Prices for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco is typically between $285 and $467. The current lowest deal is $185 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 14-Dec 16.

now $185

Low $285

High $467

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from MSY to SFO is January, with a median price of $175. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $579. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $175

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $579

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Orleans to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to San Francisco

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$491

$317

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines

$498

$466

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$367

$374

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$316

$379

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$220

$379

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Breeze Airways

$297

$283

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

$301 → $237

21%

6 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 28

$286 → $288

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

$322 → $402

25%

6 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 14

$317 → $412

30%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco

New Orleans - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from New Orleans to San Francisco are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $175

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco, at $175.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 7h 10m

The typical direct flight from New Orleans to San Francisco takes 7h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 64.7% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers deals

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $185 from New Orleans to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$248

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good choice for reaching San Francisco and the Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$249

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a primary alternative to SFO, offering extensive domestic flights and BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or BART)

💸 Flights from ~$297

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $361. Booking 0-6 days out typically sees an average price of $386, which is slightly higher. Prices tend to increase significantly further out, with flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaging $729.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco was considered to be $377 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $429. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $556 or less.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco, with a median price of $175. April also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $299. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $429, making January significantly more affordable than the yearly average.

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New Orleans to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to San Francisco

Regular price: $285 - $467

Prices for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco is typically between $285 and $467. The current lowest deal is $185 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 14-Dec 16.

now $185

Low $285

High $467

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco

January

Cheapest

Flights from $175

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $579

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Orleans to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to San Francisco

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$491

$317

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines

$498

$466

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$367

$374

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$316

$379

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$220

$379

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Breeze Airways

$297

$283

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

$301 → $237

21%

6 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 28

$286 → $288

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

$322 → $402

25%

6 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 14

$317 → $412

30%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco