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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 1.4% of flights from San Francisco to New Orleans are non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stops. This indicates that direct options are relatively infrequent for this route, and most journeys will involve at least one connection.

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

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to New Orleans has a median duration of 4 hours and 17 minutes, covering a distance of 3071 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging 7 hours and 59 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for San Francisco to New Orleans flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for San Francisco to New Orleans flights is advisable. Historically, deals on this route are classified as frequent, meaning price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly. Monitoring prices can help travelers secure a more favorable fare.

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San Francisco to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

A typical journey from San Francisco to New Orleans, including connections, takes about 26h 18m. This duration reflects that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, significantly extending the total travel time compared to a direct flight. Even with connecting flights, new deals appear almost daily, offering various options for travelers.

For those looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to New Orleans, prices right now are above the typical level. Over the last 90 days, fares have typically ranged from $443–$876, with a median of $618. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly lower prices may require flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans? The data shows that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $329. May also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $349. Travelers can also find somewhat lower fares in August, where the median price is $486.

Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 1.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect your journey to include at least two segments beyond the initial departure, contributing to the overall travel time.

The distance from San Francisco to New Orleans is approximately 3071 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that often necessitates connecting flights rather than direct service, especially given the current flight landscape for this route.

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

Regular price: $255 - $472

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans is $255 to $472. The current lowest deal is $182 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 9-Dec 14.

now $182

Low $255

High $472

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to MSY is January, with a median price of $329. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1079. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $329

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,079

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to New Orleans

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$286

$209

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$273

$215

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$273

$215

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$345

$228

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$209

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$273

$215

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$335 → $172

49%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$344 → $200

42%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$335 → $199

41%

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$344 → $209

39%

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San Francisco - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for SFO to MSY are above the typical level, with a median price of $618.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices.

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $329, followed by May at $349.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 19m.

Direct flights from SFO to MSY typically take 4h 19m, while connecting flights average 26h 18m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 1.4% of recent fares are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one airline offering direct flights on the SFO to MSY route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans are frequently available.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans.

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

💸 Flights from ~$185

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to New Orleans.

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

💸 Flights from ~$179

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region with full cabin class availability.

📍 ~115 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$378

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From SFO

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Dec 02

New Orleans, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,620

$1,132

Save $488

From SFO

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Apr 25

New Orleans, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,430

$1,219

Save $211

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SFO

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Mar 08

New Orleans, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,452

$1,287

Save $165

From SFO

Elite

Jan 06

New Orleans, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,207

$1,133

Save $74

From SFO

Elite

Mar 28

New Orleans, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,407

$1,287

Save $120

From SFO

Elite

Nov 13

New Orleans, United States

69% AI deal score

$1,669

$1,559

Save $110

From SFO

Elite

Nov 04

New Orleans, United States

69% AI deal score

$1,981

$1,854

Save $127

From SFO

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Feb 20

New Orleans, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,407

$1,350

Save $57

From SFO

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Nov 04

New Orleans, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,574

$1,521

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From SFO

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Dec 14

New Orleans, United States

68% AI deal score

$2,435

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Business Class

From SFO

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Dec 14

New Orleans, United States

68% AI deal score

$2,435

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Dec 14

New Orleans, United States

68% AI deal score

$2,435

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, the best prices for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $667. Booking within 0-6 days of departure usually results in higher prices, averaging $1104. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $727, indicating that last-minute deals are not common for this route.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans is considered to be $443 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $618. Prices can go higher, with 75% of deals observed at $876 or less, so finding a fare below the median represents a good value.

Historically, January and May are typically the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans, with median prices around $329 and $349 respectively. August, on the other hand, has historically been the most expensive month, with a median price of $486. The annual median price for this route across the trailing quarter is $618, making the prices in January and May significantly lower than the yearly average.

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San Francisco to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

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

Regular price: $255 - $472

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans is $255 to $472. The current lowest deal is $182 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 9-Dec 14.

now $182

Low $255

High $472

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans

January

Cheapest

Flights from $329

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,079

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to New Orleans

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$286

$209

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$273

$215

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$273

$215

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$345

$228

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$209

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$273

$215

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$335 → $172

49%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$344 → $200

42%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$335 → $199

41%

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$344 → $209

39%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans

San Francisco - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for SFO to MSY are above the typical level, with a median price of $618.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices.

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $329, followed by May at $349.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 19m.

Direct flights from SFO to MSY typically take 4h 19m, while connecting flights average 26h 18m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 1.4% of recent fares are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one airline offering direct flights on the SFO to MSY route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans are frequently available.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans.

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

💸 Flights from ~$185

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to New Orleans.

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

💸 Flights from ~$179

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region with full cabin class availability.

📍 ~115 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$378

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from San Francisco to New Orleans.

Elite

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From SFO

Elite

Dec 02

New Orleans, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,620

$1,132

Save $488

From SFO

Elite

Apr 25

New Orleans, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,430

$1,219

Save $211

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Mar 08

New Orleans, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,452

$1,287

Save $165

From SFO

Elite

Jan 06

New Orleans, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,207

$1,133

Save $74

From SFO

Elite

Mar 28

New Orleans, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,407

$1,287

Save $120

From SFO

Elite

Nov 13

New Orleans, United States

69% AI deal score

$1,669

$1,559

Save $110

From SFO

Elite

Nov 04

New Orleans, United States

69% AI deal score

$1,981

$1,854

Save $127

From SFO

Elite

Feb 20

New Orleans, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,407

$1,350

Save $57

From SFO

Elite

Nov 04

New Orleans, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,574

$1,521

Save $53

From SFO

Elite

Dec 14

New Orleans, United States

68% AI deal score

$2,435

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 14

New Orleans, United States

68% AI deal score

$2,435

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 14

New Orleans, United States

68% AI deal score

$2,435

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

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

San Francisco to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

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

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans

Direct flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to New Orleans

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans

San Francisco - New Orleans route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in January for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 4h 19m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

Dec 02

Apr 25

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Jan 06

Mar 28

Nov 13

Nov 04

Feb 20

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

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

What is a good price for a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans?

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

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

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

Should I set a price alert for San Francisco to New Orleans flights?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to New Orleans from other cities

San Francisco to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

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

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans

Direct flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to New Orleans

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans

San Francisco - New Orleans route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in January for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 4h 19m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

Dec 02

Apr 25

Mar 08

Jan 06

Mar 28

Nov 13

Nov 04

Feb 20

Nov 04

Dec 14

Dec 14

Dec 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

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

What is a good price for a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans?

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