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New Orleans.157 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 May, returning Tue, 20 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 17 May, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Tue, 20 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 157 €, select.
New Orleans.174 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Jun, returning Sun, 8 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 174 €, select.
New Orleans.192 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Apr, returning Fri, 2 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 27 Apr, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Fri, 2 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 192 €, select.
New Orleans.193 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.
New Orleans.197 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep, returning Mon, 29 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 197 €, select.
New Orleans.202 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 21 May, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 202 €, select.
New Orleans.206 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Aug, returning Mon, 11 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 206 €, select.
New Orleans.219 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Mon, 10 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 219 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from 246 €
May
from 157 €
Jun
from 174 €
Jul
from 222 €
Aug
from 206 €
Sep
from 197 €
Oct
from 235 €
Nov
from 219 €
Dec
from 299 €
Jan
from 260 €
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Direct flights from San Francisco International to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

San Francisco International to New Orleans Louis Armstrong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to New Orleans below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

San Francisco to New Orleans: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found157 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time4 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week35

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to New Orleans Louis Armstrong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to New Orleans Louis Armstrong is 157 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
United, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia fly direct from San Francisco International to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
As of April 2025, there are 35 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to New Orleans Louis Armstrong is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport on Saturday, 17 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New Orleans is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

  • The timezone in New Orleans is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • Every week, there are 11 San Francisco International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, pick the 10:35 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 19:10 with United Airlines.

  • Leave enough time to catch your SFO to MSY flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • United Airlines offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in New Orleans — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.

  • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is United Airlines.

  • With 79.0% of its services landing as planned, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SFO to MSY flights.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SFO and MSY include:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    • Los Angeles International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight is 77 €. A round-trip fare is currently 157 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Get cheap tickets from SFO to MSY by booking at least three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SFO to MSY by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • 77.36% of flights that leave from San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans

  • You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to the centre of New Orleans has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.

When to fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. October is the busiest month to head to New Orleans. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.

  • Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for August if you want to go to New Orleans during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to MSY sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • New Orleans has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometres north-west of New Orleans, a trip to Baton Rouge will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Louisiana State Capitol, Louisiana's Old State Capitol and Shaw Centre for the Arts.

  • If you want to check out another corner of United States, head for Montgomery, about 451 kilometres north-east of New Orleans. Civil Rights Memorial, Rosa Parks Museum and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church are key highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Francisco to New Orleans

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