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

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 24.2% of flights from San Francisco to New Orleans have been non-stop. For flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed is typically 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, connecting flights are also common for this route.

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 7 hours and 22 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is slightly longer, averaging 8 hours and 13 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 3071 kilometers.

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

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans is recommended. Historically, this route is classified as one with frequent deal availability. This means there are regular opportunities to find favorable prices, and an alert can help you capture them as they become available across the trailing 30 days.

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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 takes about 7h 22m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the layovers you might encounter. For connecting flights specifically, the median travel time extends to 12h 52m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to New Orleans, prices typically range from $329–$647, with a median of $428. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Only about 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly cheaper options can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans? Historically, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $155. Other relatively inexpensive months include October and April, both showing a median fare of $329. Planning your trip during these months could lead to substantial savings.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 24.2% of recent fares being direct flights from San Francisco to New Orleans. When flights do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a multi-leg journey when traveling between these two cities.

The distance between San Francisco and New Orleans is approximately 3071 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, which typically involves flights of moderate duration and often includes connections, aligning with the observed flight times for this route.

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

Regular price: $225 - $453

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans is between $225 and $453. The current lowest deal is $193 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Aug 19-Aug 28.

now $193

Low $225

High $453

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans is April, with a median price of $272. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $904. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $272

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $904

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

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

American Airlines

$303

$197

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Southwest Airlines

$310

$242

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$330

$246

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$307

$254

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Southwest Airlines

$296

$197

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Southwest Airlines

$307

$197

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 16

$327 → $197

40%

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$325 → $197

39%

1 night

Aug 27 - Aug 28

$317 → $193

39%

1 night

Aug 18 - Aug 19

$321 → $197

39%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans

San Francisco - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent SFO to MSY fares are below the typical level, with 4% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to MSY, with a median price of $272.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 22m.

Direct flights from San Francisco to New Orleans typically take 7h 22m, while connecting flights take 12h 52m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Connecting flights make up 75.8% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers a recent deal.

A recent deal from Southwest Airlines for $193 was found for August 19-August 28.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$230

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in New Orleans.

📍 ~20 km from New Orleans city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$230

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

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

📍 ~120 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$336

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, the best prices for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans are found when booking between 28 and 59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $353. Booking within 0-6 days of departure, however, sees prices rise significantly, averaging $491. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be slightly more expensive, with an average price of $416 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans is considered to be $329 or less. The median price for this route has historically been $428. Prices can go higher, with 75% of deals observed at $647 or less in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans, with a median price of $155. Other months, such as October and April, have also shown competitive median prices at $329. The annual median price for this route across a 270-day window is typically $428.

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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: $225 - $453

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans is between $225 and $453. The current lowest deal is $193 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Aug 19-Aug 28.

now $193

Low $225

High $453

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans

April

Cheapest

Flights from $272

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $904

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

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

American Airlines

$303

$197

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Southwest Airlines

$310

$242

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$330

$246

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$307

$254

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Southwest Airlines

$296

$197

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Southwest Airlines

$307

$197

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 16

$327 → $197

40%

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$325 → $197

39%

1 night

Aug 27 - Aug 28

$317 → $193

39%

1 night

Aug 18 - Aug 19

$321 → $197

39%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans