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$59+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans (MSY)

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SFO — MSY
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 4, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$135
(Expedia)

One-way from

$59
(Cheapflightsfares)

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December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$487
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From San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($1 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/911:32 amOAK - MSY
1 stop6h 38mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/149:05 pmMSY - OAK
1 stop13h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$135
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/122:19 pmSJC - MSY
2 stops24h 11mSpirit Airlines
Sat 3/159:35 pmMSY - SJC
2 stops21h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/4$273
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/52:29 pmSJC - MSY
2 stops22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/118:26 pmMSY - SJC
1 stop19h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/46:00 amOAK - MSY
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Tue 3/114:30 pmMSY - OAK
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Deal found 2/3$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:35 amOAK - MSY
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Fri 5/165:50 pmMSY - OAK
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/4$290
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/72:02 pmSTS - MSY
3 stops19h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/139:35 pmMSY - STS
1 stop17h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/412:27 pmSFO - MSY
2 stops8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/115:45 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/3$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/154:04 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop5h 48mDelta
Sat 3/226:15 amMSY - SFO
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Deal found 2/4$299
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/192:53 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop25h 50mFrontier
Mon 2/247:43 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop19h 50mFrontier
Deal found 2/3$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/611:59 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/118:45 amMSY - SFO
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/3$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3110:10 amSJC - MSY
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Thu 4/32:26 pmMSY - SJC
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Deal found 2/4$317
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1111:20 amSFO - MSY
1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/157:43 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$323

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 4, 2025.

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OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Wed 4/9

11:32 am-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/14

9:05 pm-8:31 am

1 stop13h 26m

$135

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Wed 3/12

2:19 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops24h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/15

9:35 pm-5:02 pm

2 stops21h 27m

$273

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Sat 4/5

2:29 pm-3:23 pm

2 stops22h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/11

8:26 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop19h 24m

$278

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Tue 3/4

6:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop5h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/11

4:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$289

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Tue 5/6

5:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop8h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/16

5:50 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$290

Santa RosaNew Orleans

STS - MSY

STSMSY

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Fri 3/7

2:02 pm-11:43 am

3 stops19h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/13

9:35 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop17h 47m

$292

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sun 3/2

2:00 pm-4:55 am

1 stop12h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/11

10:07 am-2:14 pm

3 stops30h 07m

$298

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sat 3/15

4:04 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/22

6:15 am-12:59 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$299

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Fri 3/28

8:10 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop20h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/31

3:25 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$303

San FranciscoNew Orleans

SFO - MSY

SFOMSY

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

10:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop11h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/2

6:40 pm-7:15 am

2 stops14h 35m

$305

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from XIH to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 4, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 4, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated February 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly into New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight to New Orleans from San Francisco Bay Area. Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from New Orleans’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans are Spirit Airlines ($59), Frontier ($91), and American Airlines ($137).

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans on time: Virgin Australia (83%), Air New Zealand (80%), Emirates (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $228. While the most popular route (San Francisco - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $206 on average our data indicates $895 when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$124Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$181Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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