Journey information
Overview: San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA flight
Flights from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA depart on average 54 times per day, taking around 8h 53m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $152 (€123) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:17, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 1921 miles (3093 km) distance in 4h 10m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1921 miles (3093 km) |
Average flight duration 8h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $152 (€123) |
Flights per day 54 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 4h 10m |
Cheapest month December |
First flight 00:17 |
Last flight 23:58 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA
Cheapest price
$427
Average price
$876
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
5 h 36 m
Flights per day
91
Distance
3093 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA will cost around $876 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $427.
Of the 91 flights that leave San Francisco, CA for New Orleans, LA onMon, Mar 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct flights cover the 3093 km distance in an average of 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 12 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the longest flights will take 6 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AS235 · AS363
AS525 · AS363
AS2023 · AS363
AS580 · AS490
AS1410 · AS363
UA1515
AA2411 · AA2183
UA2402 · UA491
UA1387 · UA2170
UA259 · UA1541Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $152. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $152, and a train costs an average of $245.
Distance: 1921 miles (3093 km)
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$354 Average price Cheapest | $881 Average price | $410 Average price |
11h 53m Average total duration Fastest 8h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 70h 56m Average total duration 70h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58h 16m Average total duration 57h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA flight times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA flights for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:03 PM San Francisco, CA | 8h23 | 6:26 AM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, March 23 | |||||
AA1476 · AA1842 | 7:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h43 | 3:08 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA3047 · AA1785 | 7:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h42 | 7:12 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA3047 · AA2972 | 7:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h27 | 2:57 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA3047 · AA2157 | 7:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 6h15 | 1:45 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA2402 · UA491 | 7:43 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h51 | 1:34 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA2168 · UA2385 | 12:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h10 | 6:10 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1479 · UA2273 | 12:05 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h31 | 6:36 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2614 · AA2293 | 1:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h30 | 2:30 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AS1450 · AS1355 · AS363 | 1:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h18 | 2:18 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AA2614 · AA876 | 1:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h56 | 10:56 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2249 · AA2183 | 1:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h16 | 10:16 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2249 · AA811 | 1:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h57 | 4:57 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA513 · UA1599 · UA2194 | 1:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h13 | 11:13 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AA2249 · AA2353 · AA1619 | 1:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h02 | 9:02 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AS492 · AS576 · AS363 | 1:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h43 | 2:18 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AA2211 · AA2073 · AA2183 | 1:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h31 | 10:16 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AS3440 · AS1405 · AS363 | 1:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h28 | 2:18 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AA1878 · AA2983 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h52 | 10:52 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1149 · UA1701 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h45 | 11:45 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA5937 · UA2451 · UA2170 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h59 | 2:19 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA5937 · UA2426 · UA519 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h55 | 1:15 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA5937 · UA2451 · UA2140 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h27 | 12:47 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AA1746 · AA1006 | 2:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h55 | 1:20 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1515 | 2:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h12 | 6:42 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1410 · AS363 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h18 | 2:18 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AS1454 · AS1355 · AS363 | 3:26 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h52 | 2:18 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA1568 · UA519 | 3:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h45 | 1:15 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1023 · UA250 | 3:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h19 | 10:04 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1023 · UA1829 · UA2140 | 3:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h02 | 12:47 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AA2411 · AA2183 | 4:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h51 | 10:16 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AS2195 · AS2126 · AS363 | 4:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h53 | 2:18 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AA2411 · AA811 | 4:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h32 | 4:57 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AS1489 · AS490 | 4:59 PM San Francisco International Airport | 17h41 | 10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA6262+ AA2743 · AA1007 | 5:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h01 | 2:26 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA713 · UA2437 | 5:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h24 | 4:59 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1954 · UA519 | 5:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h35 | 1:15 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA643 · UA1950 · UA2474 | 5:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h43 | 4:28 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA1259 · UA2187 · UA1541 | 5:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h19 | 2:04 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AS1317 · AS490 | 6:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 16h27 | 10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1604 · UA588 · UA2474 | 6:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h14 | 4:28 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA1604 · UA489 · UA2170 | 6:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h05 | 2:19 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA1604 · UA1541 | 6:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h50 | 2:04 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AS776 · AS552 · AS490 | 6:27 PM San Francisco International Airport | 16h13 | 10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AS776 · AS676 · AS490 | 6:27 PM San Francisco International Airport | 16h13 | 10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AS3473 · AS683 · AS490 | 6:42 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h58 | 10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA2437 | 6:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h04 | 4:59 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS235 · AS2024 · AS490 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h40 | 10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AS235 · AS363 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h18 | 2:18 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AS235 · AS3280 · AS490 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h40 | 10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AS235 · AS2241 · AS490 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h40 | 10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AS235 · AS2249 · AS490 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h40 | 10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New Orleans, LA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Mardi Gras, a vibrant festival known for its lively parades, elaborate floats, and festive balls
- Jazz & Heritage Festival, a celebration of the city's rich musical heritage featuring local and international artists
- Voodoo Music + Arts Experience, an eclectic music festival held in City Park showcasing diverse genres and art installations.
- Mardi Gras, vibrant parades and lively celebrations showcasing the city's unique culture
- Jazz Fest, world-renowned music festival attracting top artists and a festive atmosphere
- Memorial Day Weekend, warm weather with various outdoor events and activities.
popular airports
Popular airports from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including DFS Duty-Free and Burberry.
- Parking available in the Domestic and International Garages, approximately 1.9€ ($2) per 15 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the United Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Located in the main hall of the Domestic Terminal.
- Buses: SamTrans 292, 397, 398, KX
- Metro: BART Yellow Line
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in Concourse B and C, including local gift shops and newsstands.
- Parking available, Garage Parking approximately 3.8€ ($4) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in Concourse B and C, including local cuisine and fast food options like Café du Monde and MoPho.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels like Hilton New Orleans Airport within walking distance.
- Showers are available in some lounges, but access may require a lounge pass or membership.
- Lounges such as the Delta Sky Club available, offering refreshments and seating.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
- Car rental services are available on the lower level, with companies like Hertz and Enterprise.
- Bus E2, stop at Kenner terminal, 18 km
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