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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 24.2% of flights from San Francisco to New Orleans were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This means that travelers should anticipate connecting flights for a significant portion of journeys on 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, at 8 hours and 13 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 3071 kilometers.

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

Historically, deals for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans are frequent. This route is classified as one with frequent price changes, based on observations over the trailing 30 days. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to track fluctuations and potentially 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 7h 22m. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the reality of connecting flights. For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to New Orleans, understanding the full journey time is important, as direct flights are not the most common option.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $155. Following November, both October and April offer median fares of $329. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

Fares for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans typically range from $329–$647, with a median of $428. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Only 4% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptional deals can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so consistent monitoring can be beneficial.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 24.2% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should generally expect to make at least one stop on their journey from San Francisco to New Orleans, and often two, which contributes to the overall travel time.

The distance between San Francisco and New Orleans is approximately 3071 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, meaning it's too far for a short hop but not a long-distance international journey.

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

Regular price: $210 - $418

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

The regular price range for this route is between $210 and $418. The current lowest deal is $175 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 12-Nov 16.

now $175

Low $210

High $418

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$401

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$493

$467

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$478

$402

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$467

$402

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$467

$401

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$481

$402

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

$342 → $183

46%

4 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 23

$342 → $230

33%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$344 → $235

32%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$343 → $238

31%

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 fares from SFO to MSY are below the typical level, with a median of $428.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $155.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 7h 22m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 7h 22m, connecting flights average 12h 52m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, making up 75.8% of available routes in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has direct flights available from San Francisco to New Orleans.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from SFO to MSY are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$248

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 to New Orleans.

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

💸 Flights from ~$249

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$351

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Oct 31

New Orleans, United States

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$1,825

$1,149

Save $676

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Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 30

New Orleans, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,831

$1,149

Save $682

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Business Class

From SFO

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Dec 14

New Orleans, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,396

$1,009

Save $387

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Business Class

From SFO

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Dec 15

New Orleans, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,398

$1,019

Save $379

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Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 02

New Orleans, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,717

$1,188

Save $529

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Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 01

New Orleans, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,698

$1,188

Save $510

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Business Class

From SFO

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Sep 23

New Orleans, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,787

$1,214

Save $573

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Business Class

From SFO

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Dec 16

New Orleans, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,398

$1,044

Save $354

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Business Class

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Sep 19

New Orleans, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,503

$1,139

Save $364

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Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 17

New Orleans, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,595

$1,164

Save $431

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Business Class

From SFO

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Sep 19

New Orleans, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,571

$1,199

Save $372

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Business Class

From SFO

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New Orleans, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,680

$1,210

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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 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, with an average of $491. Prices for flights booked 7-13 days out are even higher, averaging $1034.

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 was $428. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $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 relatively inexpensive months include October and April, both with median prices of $329. The annual median price for this route is $428, indicating that November offers substantial savings compared to 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: $210 - $418

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

The regular price range for this route is between $210 and $418. The current lowest deal is $175 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 12-Nov 16.

now $175

Low $210

High $418

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$401

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$493

$467

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$478

$402

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$467

$402

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$467

$401

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Orleans

San Francisco (SFO) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$481

$402

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

$342 → $183

46%

4 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 23

$342 → $230

33%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$344 → $235

32%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$343 → $238

31%

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 fares from SFO to MSY are below the typical level, with a median of $428.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $155.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 7h 22m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 7h 22m, connecting flights average 12h 52m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, making up 75.8% of available routes in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has direct flights available from San Francisco to New Orleans.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from SFO to MSY are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$248

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 to New Orleans.

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

💸 Flights from ~$249

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

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

New Orleans, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,680

$1,210

Save $470

United Airlines

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 below the typical level

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 7h 22m

Connecting flights are more common

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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

Oct 31

Oct 30

Dec 14

Dec 15

Oct 02

Oct 01

Sep 23

Dec 16

Sep 19

Oct 17

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Nov 08

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?

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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 below the typical level

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 7h 22m

Connecting flights are more common

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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

Oct 31

Oct 30

Dec 14

Dec 15

Oct 02

Oct 01

Sep 23

Dec 16

Sep 19

Oct 17

Sep 19

Nov 08

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?