San Francisco, CA SFO to New Orleans, LA MSY Flights

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Overview: San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA flight

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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

The cheapest and fastest flights from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA

Showing times and prices for Mar 23

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast flights

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.

Alaska AirlinesAS235 · AS363
12:00PM7h18
San Francisco International Airport
09:18PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International
$4271One-way
1 transfer
Alaska AirlinesAS525 · AS363
06:40PM24h38
San Francisco International Airport
09:18PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International
$4351One-way
1 transfer
Alaska AirlinesAS2023 · AS363
10:04PM21h14
San Francisco International Airport
09:18PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International
$4351One-way
1 transfer
Alaska AirlinesAS580 · AS490
01:35PM14h05
San Francisco International Airport
05:40AMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International
$4351One-way
1 transfer
Alaska AirlinesAS1410 · AS363
08:00AM11h18
San Francisco International Airport
09:18PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International
$4351One-way
1 transfer

Travel 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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$881

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11h 53m

Average total duration

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8h 53m

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70h 56m

Average total duration

70h 26m

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58h 16m

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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.

Last updated at 7:21 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
american_airlines10:03 PM San Francisco, CA
8h23
6:26 AM New Orleans, LA0 transfersDirect
Monday, March 23
american_airlinesAA1476 · AA18427:25 AM San Francisco International Airport
7h43
3:08 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
american_airlinesAA3047 · AA17857:30 AM San Francisco International Airport
11h42
7:12 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
american_airlinesAA3047 · AA29727:30 AM San Francisco International Airport
7h27
2:57 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
american_airlinesAA3047 · AA21577:30 AM San Francisco International Airport
6h15
1:45 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
unitedUA2402 · UA4917:43 AM San Francisco International Airport
5h51
1:34 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
unitedUA2168 · UA238512:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
6h10
6:10 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
unitedUA1479 · UA227312:05 PM San Francisco International Airport
6h31
6:36 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2614 · AA22931:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
13h30
2:30 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS1450 · AS1355 · AS3631:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
13h18
2:18 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
american_airlinesAA2614 · AA8761:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
9h56
10:56 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2249 · AA21831:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
9h16
10:16 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2249 · AA8111:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
15h57
4:57 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
unitedUA513 · UA1599 · UA21941:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
10h13
11:13 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
american_airlinesAA2249 · AA2353 · AA16191:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
8h02
9:02 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
alaska_airlinesAS492 · AS576 · AS3631:35 PM San Francisco International Airport
12h43
2:18 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
american_airlinesAA2211 · AA2073 · AA21831:45 PM San Francisco International Airport
8h31
10:16 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
alaska_airlinesAS3440 · AS1405 · AS3631:50 PM San Francisco International Airport
12h28
2:18 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
american_airlinesAA1878 · AA29832:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
8h52
10:52 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
unitedUA1149 · UA17012:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
9h45
11:45 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
unitedUA5937 · UA2451 · UA21702:20 PM San Francisco International Airport
11h59
2:19 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
unitedUA5937 · UA2426 · UA5192:20 PM San Francisco International Airport
10h55
1:15 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
unitedUA5937 · UA2451 · UA21402:20 PM San Francisco International Airport
10h27
12:47 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
american_airlinesAA1746 · AA10062:25 PM San Francisco International Airport
10h55
1:20 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
unitedUA15152:30 PM San Francisco International Airport
4h12
6:42 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International0 transfersDirect
alaska_airlinesAS1410 · AS3633:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
11h18
2:18 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS1454 · AS1355 · AS3633:26 PM San Francisco International Airport
10h52
2:18 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
unitedUA1568 · UA5193:30 PM San Francisco International Airport
9h45
1:15 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
unitedUA1023 · UA2503:45 PM San Francisco International Airport
6h19
10:04 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
unitedUA1023 · UA1829 · UA21403:45 PM San Francisco International Airport
9h02
12:47 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
american_airlinesAA2411 · AA21834:25 PM San Francisco International Airport
5h51
10:16 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS2195 · AS2126 · AS3634:25 PM San Francisco International Airport
9h53
2:18 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
american_airlinesAA2411 · AA8114:25 PM San Francisco International Airport
12h32
4:57 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS1489 · AS4904:59 PM San Francisco International Airport
17h41
10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
skywest_airlinesAA6262+american_airlinesAA2743 · AA10075:25 PM San Francisco International Airport
9h01
2:26 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
unitedUA713 · UA24375:35 PM San Francisco International Airport
11h24
4:59 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
unitedUA1954 · UA5195:40 PM San Francisco International Airport
7h35
1:15 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
unitedUA643 · UA1950 · UA24745:45 PM San Francisco International Airport
10h43
4:28 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
unitedUA1259 · UA2187 · UA15415:45 PM San Francisco International Airport
8h19
2:04 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
alaska_airlinesAS1317 · AS4906:13 PM San Francisco International Airport
16h27
10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
unitedUA1604 · UA588 · UA24746:14 PM San Francisco International Airport
10h14
4:28 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
unitedUA1604 · UA489 · UA21706:14 PM San Francisco International Airport
8h05
2:19 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
unitedUA1604 · UA15416:14 PM San Francisco International Airport
7h50
2:04 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS776 · AS552 · AS4906:27 PM San Francisco International Airport
16h13
10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
alaska_airlinesAS776 · AS676 · AS4906:27 PM San Francisco International Airport
16h13
10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
alaska_airlinesAS3473 · AS683 · AS4906:42 PM San Francisco International Airport
15h58
10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
unitedUA24376:55 PM San Francisco International Airport
10h04
4:59 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International0 transfersDirect
alaska_airlinesAS235 · AS2024 · AS4907:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
15h40
10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
alaska_airlinesAS235 · AS3637:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
7h18
2:18 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS235 · AS3280 · AS4907:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
15h40
10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
alaska_airlinesAS235 · AS2241 · AS4907:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
15h40
10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers
alaska_airlinesAS235 · AS2249 · AS4907:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
15h40
10:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International2 transfers

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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.

FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA can start from as little as $152 (€123) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA is $354 (€287) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA is 4h 10m to travel the 1921 miles (3093 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA leaves at 12:17 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA leaves at 11:58 PM.
Flights from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA generally leave from San Francisco International Airport and arrive in New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International.San Francisco International Airport is 0 miles (1 km) away from San Francisco, CA city centre and New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International is 0 miles (1 km) from New Orleans, LA city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between San Francisco, CA and New Orleans, LA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
Since neither San Francisco, CA nor New Orleans, LA are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is a time difference of 2 h between San Francisco, CA and New Orleans, LA all year round.
The best events to attend in New Orleans, LA include:
  • 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.
The best holidays to experience in New Orleans, LA include:
  • 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.
The best season to visit New Orleans, LA is Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore New Orleans, LA is during February-April or October-November.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.

popular airports

Popular airports from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA

San Francisco
New Orleans
The major airport for departures in San Francisco is San Francisco International Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at San Francisco International Airport for your trip from San Francisco to New Orleans.
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
US-101, exit 423A
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Shops are located in all terminals, including DFS Duty-Free and Burberry.
Parking
Parking
  • Parking available in the Domestic and International Garages, approximately 1.9€ ($2) per 15 minutes.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, toilets.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport.
Shower
Shower
  • Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges available, including the United Club and Delta Sky Club.
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall of the Domestic Terminal.
Public transit options for San Francisco International Airport
  • Buses: SamTrans 292, 397, 398, KX
  • Metro: BART Yellow Line

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