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 have been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience 2 stops. This percentage indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

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 generally take longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 6 minutes. This accounts for the additional time spent during layovers.

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

Historically, cheap flights from New Orleans to San Francisco come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent availability of deals. Travelers can often find competitive prices for this particular journey, based on observations over a 30-day period.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from New Orleans to San Francisco

2026-08-24 – 2026-08-27
MSY - San Francisco
89% AI deal score
$339
$193
Round trip
2026-08-24 – 2026-08-25
MSY - San Francisco
89% AI deal score
$341
$193
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2026-08-27 – 2026-08-30
MSY - San Francisco
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$338
$197
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2026-08-17 – 2026-08-18
MSY - San Francisco
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$350
$197
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2026-08-19 – 2026-08-26
MSY - San Francisco
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$320
$197
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2026-08-18 – 2026-08-25
MSY - San Francisco
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$322
$197
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MSY - San Francisco
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$321
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2026-08-16 – 2026-08-20
MSY - San Francisco
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$348
$198
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2026-08-21 – 2026-08-28
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New Orleans to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco

For those planning cheap flights from New Orleans to San Francisco, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $175. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $299, while May presents a median fare of $426. These figures provide a clear indication of when you might find the best value for your trip.

Fares for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco typically range from $377 to $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 finding deals is possible if you monitor prices.

When flying from New Orleans to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 35.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should generally expect to include layovers in your travel plans.

A typical journey from New Orleans to San Francisco takes about 7h 10m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect for this route. The flight covers a distance of 3071 km, classifying it as a medium-haul journey.

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

Regular price: $277 - $456

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco is $277 to $456. The current lowest deal is $193 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Aug 24-Aug 27.

now $193

Low $277

High $456

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

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$376

$314

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$391

$279

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Breeze Airways

$389

$287

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$319

$262

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Breeze Airways

$325

$232

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$326

$249

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$411 → $225

45%

1 night

Aug 17 - Aug 18

$348 → $197

43%

4 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 20

$347 → $198

43%

1 night

Aug 24 - Aug 25

$341 → $193

43%

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 of $429.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $175.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 10m on average

Direct flights from New Orleans to San Francisco typically take 7h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, making up 64.7% of recent routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from New Orleans to San Francisco appear frequently.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient option for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$168

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a primary gateway to San Francisco from New Orleans.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$168

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International (OAK) is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and many low-cost carrier options.

📍 ~18 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$198

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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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 0-6 days out typically sees an average price of $386. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 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 has been observed at $429. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $556 or less. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

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, with May typically being the most expensive month, showing a median price of $426.

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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: $277 - $456

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco is $277 to $456. The current lowest deal is $193 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Aug 24-Aug 27.

now $193

Low $277

High $456

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

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$376

$314

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$391

$279

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Breeze Airways

$389

$287

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$319

$262

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Breeze Airways

$325

$232

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Francisco

New Orleans (MSY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$326

$249

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$411 → $225

45%

1 night

Aug 17 - Aug 18

$348 → $197

43%

4 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 20

$347 → $198

43%

1 night

Aug 24 - Aug 25

$341 → $193

43%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco