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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to New Orleans (SFO-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to New Orleans

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to New Orleans.
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Southwest Logo
22:45 - 09:00SFO-MSY
8h 15m1 stop
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15:50 - 21:50MSY-SFO
8h 00m1 stop
£155Southwest
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Fri, 25 Jul - Thu, 31 Jul
Southwest Logo
12:45 - 00:10SFO-MSY
9h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
07:15 - 13:20MSY-SFO
8h 05m1 stop
£166Southwest
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Fri, 3 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct
United Airlines Logo
14:48 - 23:28SFO-MSY
6h 40m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
17:27 - 20:08MSY-SFO
4h 41mdirect
£194United Airlines
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Mon, 8 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep
Delta Logo
08:58 - 17:32SFO-MSY
6h 34m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:46 - 20:09MSY-SFO
9h 23m1 stop
£201Delta
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Wed, 28 May - Tue, 3 Jun
Delta Logo
08:58 - 17:32SFO-MSY
6h 34m1 stop
Delta Logo
19:14 - 00:21MSY-SFO
7h 07m1 stop
£208Delta
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Wed, 7 May - Mon, 12 May
United Airlines Logo
10:01 - 16:17SFO-MSY
4h 16mdirect
United Airlines Logo
17:27 - 20:08MSY-SFO
4h 41mdirect
£216United Airlines
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Mon, 8 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:24 - 14:45SFO-MSY
15h 21m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:32 - 09:17MSY-SFO
17h 45m1 stop
£218Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 5 May - Sat, 10 May
Sun Country Air Logo
18:15 - 08:58SFO-MSY
12h 43m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
09:47 - 22:53MSY-SFO
15h 06m1 stop
£221Sun Country Air
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Thu, 2 Oct - Sun, 5 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:55 - 05:55SFO-MSY
8h 00m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:49 - 23:41MSY-SFO
7h 52m1 stop
£221Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 9 May - Mon, 12 May
Sun Country Air Logo
18:18 - 09:19SFO-MSY
13h 01m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
10:01 - 17:06MSY-SFO
9h 05m1 stop
£228Sun Country Air
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Thu, 18 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep

Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to New Orleans

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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SFO

For a smooth departure, use SFO's curbside check-in offered by United, Delta, and Southwest for a tip. This service is especially helpful for families.

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MSY

Upon arrival at MSY, rideshare and taxis are easily accessible outside Level 1, door 7, for a quick ride to the city.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans is September, where tickets cost £277 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £427 and £405 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New Orleans, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to New Orleans

Low season

July

High season

April

Cheapest flight

£85
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to New Orleans

When to book flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

  • Does SFO have a children's play area?

    SFO is a kid-friendly airport, given that it is home to four children's play areas. The children's play areas are in Terminal 1, a short distance from Gate 22; Terminal 3 next to Gate 62 and Gate 87A; and Terminal 2, near Gates 54A and 58B. As they all feature toys and interactive exploration areas, you can keep your child entertained at any of these locations as you await your flight.

  • What is the quickest way to get to SFO from San Francisco's city center?

    To travel from San Francisco's city center to SFO, you can board a BART train, line 292 bus, or a taxi. If you'd love to travel cheaply, you should travel by bus, while if you'd like to balance cost and convenience, you should travel on one of the rapid rail BART trains. If you'd prefer to travel as quickly as possible, you should board a taxi.

  • Does MSY have a pet relief area?

    If you travel from San Francisco with your pet, you should visit one of MSY's two pet relief areas. Located inside Terminal 2, near the restrooms between the Shake Shack and the Panda Express, and outside Terminal 1, between the terminal and the short-term parking lot, these pet areas are well-maintained. At either, you can reduce your pet's traveling stress.

  • Where is the information desk at MSY?

    Suppose you're looking for the information desk at MSY, then head to Level 1, near the baggage claim area. You'll find an information desk operated by an airport staff member at this site. Daily, it operates from 5 am to 9 pm.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans was £114 for a one-way ticket and £207 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and New Orleans.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to New Orleans

  • In San Francisco, you can board your flight to New Orleans at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Jose International Airport (SJC), and Oakland International Airport (OAK). A majority of the flights that ply this route usually take off at SFO. Thus, if you intend to book your flight to New Orleans at an airport, you should head out to SFO, as here, your chances of getting a convenient flight are high.
  • SFO is one of the busiest airports in the country. As such, it tends to experience long security queues. To clear this queue in time for your flight, on the date you're scheduled to fly out of this airport, you should get to it at least 2h before your flight. Besides being cleared for travel by security time, by getting to the airport early, you'll also create adequate time to visit interesting sites at the airport.
  • At SFO, you can enjoy services such as manicures, pedicures, facials, and a variety of massages at one of the three XpresSpa locations at the airport. Located near boarding area D in Terminal 2, boarding area E in Terminal 3, and near Gate F11 in Terminal 4, these destinations feature top-notch professionals.
  • In New Orleans, you'll land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). If you're disabled or have limited mobility, you won't have a hard time moving around this airport as it features ramps, wheelchairs, and lifts. You'll also not have difficulty taking a leak or finding a seat to relax, as it boasts ADA-compliant restrooms and accessible-to-all lounges.
  • If you'd like to rent a car at MSY once you land, you can do so, as the airport has a car rental center. To get to this center, you'll board a rental car lot shuttle that picks up passengers directly outside the Long Term Parking Garage. In the center, you'll find nearly five major companies you can rent from.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to New Orleans?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +2 more

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +1 more

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