Cheap flights from New Orleans to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $244
Frontier 1 stop 29 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Sat, Jun 27
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to San Francisco is currently $244
Cheapest one-way flight $111
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, May 28
The cheapest one-way flight from New Orleans to San Francisco is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights $329
United Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Wed, Jul 29
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New Orleans to San Francisco is currently $329
Last-minute weekend getaway $280
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New Orleans to San Francisco is currently $280
Cheapest business class flights $522
Frontier 1 stop 29 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Sat, Jun 27
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New Orleans to San Francisco is currently $522
Fastest flight 4 hr 36 min The fastest nonstop flight from New Orleans to San Francisco takes 4 hr 36 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $195–370
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $265–420

Popular airlines from New Orleans to San Francisco

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $329
    Typical price: $275–480
    12 weekly nonstop flights
    MSY - SFO Every day
    631 weekly connecting flights
    MSY - SFO Every day
  • Southwest
    from $349
    Typical price: $285–465
    557 weekly connecting flights
    MSY - SFO Every day
  • American
    from $349
    Typical price: $285–540
    387 weekly connecting flights
    MSY - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $349
    Typical price: $285–710
    289 weekly connecting flights
    MSY - SFO Every day
  • Alaska
    from $538
    Typical price: $400–890
    34 weekly connecting flights
    MSY - SFO Every day
  • Frontier
    from $250
    Typical price: $230–590
    25 weekly connecting flights
    MSY - SFO Every day

Popular airports near New Orleans

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
    New Orleans United States 17 min 11 mi
  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
    Baton Rouge United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
  • Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
    Pensacola United States 3 hr 176 mi
  • Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
    Gulfport United States 1 hr 13 min 68 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New Orleans to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from New Orleans to San Francisco are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $195 to $370.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $244. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from New Orleans to San Francisco is $329, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from New Orleans to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest American flight from New Orleans to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New Orleans to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from New Orleans to San Francisco is $538, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from New Orleans to San Francisco is $250, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 23.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to San Francisco starts at $244 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sat, Jun 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Thu, May 28.
4 hr 36 min is the shortest flight time from New Orleans to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from New Orleans to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 12 nonstop flights and 631 connecting flights per week. United flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from New Orleans to San Francisco are:
  • Southwest offers 557 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • American offers 387 connecting flights per week. American flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Delta offers 289 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Alaska offers 34 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Frontier offers 25 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New Orleans and San Francisco.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $244. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from New Orleans to San Francisco is $329, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from New Orleans to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest American flight from New Orleans to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New Orleans to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from New Orleans to San Francisco is $538, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from New Orleans to San Francisco is $250, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 23.
United flies direct from New Orleans to San Francisco.
  • There are 12 United direct flights from New Orleans to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New Orleans and San Francisco at price $280 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
United flies direct from New Orleans to San Francisco.
  • There are 12 United direct flights from New Orleans to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from New Orleans to San Francisco on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New Orleans and San Francisco start at $329 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Jul 29 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New Orleans and San Francisco start at $522 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sat, Jun 27 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New Orleans and San Francisco start at $244 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sat, Jun 27.
To book business class trips from New Orleans to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New Orleans and San Francisco starts at $280 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New Orleans and San Francisco at price $280 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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