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 include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, connecting flights are also common on 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 median duration of 7 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 9 hours and 6 minutes. The air distance covered on this route is approximately 3071 kilometers.

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

Historically, cheap flights from New Orleans to San Francisco are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable prices for this route. The availability of deals has been consistently observed across the trailing 30 days.

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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: $261 - $458

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco is between $261 and $458. The current lowest deal is $244 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Oct 2-Oct 5.

now $244

Low $261

High $458

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, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$409

$396

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$496

$469

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$496

$456

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$499

$471

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$322

$289

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$358

$329

One-way

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

13 nights

Oct 23 - Nov 5

$256 → $186

27%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$496 → $453

6 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 30

$325 → $287

12%

3 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 28

$361 → $328

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 MSY to SFO are near the typical level of $429.

📅 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 MSY to SFO takes 7h 10m, while connecting flights average 12h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

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

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights on the MSY to SFO route in recent months.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from New Orleans to San Francisco are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

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

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San Francisco, United States

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Oct 05

San Francisco, United States

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Nov 25

San Francisco, United States

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$1,657

$1,164

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San Francisco, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $361. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees an average price of $386. 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 is considered to be $377 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $429. Prices can go up to $556 or more for the higher end of the market.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco, with a median price of $175. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $299. The annual median price for this route is $429, indicating that some months offer significant savings compared to 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: $261 - $458

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco is between $261 and $458. The current lowest deal is $244 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Oct 2-Oct 5.

now $244

Low $261

High $458

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, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$409

$396

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$496

$469

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$496

$456

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$499

$471

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$322

$289

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$358

$329

One-way

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

13 nights

Oct 23 - Nov 5

$256 → $186

27%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$496 → $453

6 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 30

$325 → $287

12%

3 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 28

$361 → $328

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 MSY to SFO are near the typical level of $429.

📅 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 MSY to SFO takes 7h 10m, while connecting flights average 12h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

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

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights on the MSY to SFO route in recent months.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from New Orleans to San Francisco are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

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.

San Francisco, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,471

$1,139

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from New Orleans to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from New Orleans to San Francisco

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

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco

Direct flights from New Orleans to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco

New Orleans - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $175

Direct flights average 7h 10m

Connecting flights are more common

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New Orleans main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Dec 17

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How early should I book New Orleans to San Francisco flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco?

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

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

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

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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

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco

Direct flights from New Orleans to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco

New Orleans - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $175

Direct flights average 7h 10m

Connecting flights are more common

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New Orleans main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Nov 06

Oct 31

Dec 21

Oct 28

Dec 17

Oct 05

Nov 25

Oct 23

Jan 16

Dec 17

Sep 26

Sep 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How early should I book New Orleans to San Francisco flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco?