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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Orleans from £114

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MSY
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£235

One-way from

£114

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£451
Delta
  • Delta
  • 14/2-17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 40m total
  • San Francisco to New Orleans
Delta
  • Delta
  • 12/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 55m total
  • San Francisco to New Orleans
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Tue 24/1214:05SFO - MSY
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Tue 7/113:59MSY - SFO
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 17/12£286
Mon 30/1216:35SFO - MSY
Nonstop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/112:40MSY - SFO
1 stop10h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12£346
Wed 25/1210:20SFO - MSY
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Fri 27/1219:45MSY - SFO
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 17/12£381
Mon 30/1206:00SFO - MSY
2 stops21h 43mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/107:00MSY - SFO
2 stops14h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/12£467

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San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Fri 14/2

14:33-23:29

1 stop6h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 17/2

14:20-22:04

1 stop9h 44m

£235

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Fri 10/1

05:00-13:13

1 stop6h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 21/1

08:45-11:42

Nonstop4h 57m

£240

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Mon 13/1

19:55-16:46

2 stops18h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 14/1

17:46-16:31

1 stop24h 45m

£242

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Fri 31/1

06:35-16:00

2 stops7h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/2

06:55-14:50

2 stops9h 55m

£255

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Wed 9/4

18:00-09:41

1 stop13h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 13/4

10:53-17:13

1 stop8h 20m

£304

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sun 9/3

21:15-11:12

1 stop11h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/3

11:57-22:08

1 stop12h 11m

£327

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sun 12/1

12:55-23:50

1 stop8h 55m

£114

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Fri 18/4

15:17-15:37

1 stop22h 20m

£118

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Wed 12/2

06:05-16:30

2 stops8h 25m

£137

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sun 12/1

22:35-16:08

2 stops15h 33m

£182

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to New Orleans including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans (average of £724). Flying from San Francisco to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,029). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

When flying from San Francisco to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 163.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 83.0 mm.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines from San Francisco to New Orleans. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
3,274 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to New Orleans round-trip?

    Delta, at £235, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to New Orleans.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Delta is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to New Orleans are Delta (£114), Alaska Airlines (£118), and Southwest (£137).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    Before booking your flight to New Orleans from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (95%), Virgin Australia (87%), Air New Zealand( 87%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans (average of £724). Flying from San Francisco to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,029). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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