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$273+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans (SBP - MSY)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — MSY
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Luis Obispo (SBP) 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 January 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$273
(Alaska Airlines)

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Average price

$544
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Cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/14:15 pmSBP - MSY
1 stop22h 31mAlaska Airlines
Sat 2/87:00 amMSY - SBP
1 stop10h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/15$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 2/15:00 amSBP - MSY
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/82:16 pmMSY - SBP
2 stops11h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 3/1112:29 pmSBP - MSY
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/155:18 amMSY - SBP
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$303

Find flights from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Luis Obispo 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 January 16, 2025.

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San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 2/1

4:15 pm-4:46 pm

1 stop22h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/8

7:00 am-3:21 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$273

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 2/1

5:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop6h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/8

2:16 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 43m

$278

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 3/11

12:29 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/15

5:18 am-11:49 am

1 stop8h 31m

$303

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 3/20

12:29 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$307

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 2/27

2:19 pm-10:52 am

2 stops18h 33m

$441

San Luis ObispoNew Orleans

SBP - MSY

SBPMSY

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 3/20

7:31 pm-8:38 am

2 stops11h 07m

$481

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Deals found on 1/16

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Luis Obispo-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Luis Obispo-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Luis Obispo-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Luis Obispo-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Luis Obispo-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans

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Travel insights for flights from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from San Luis Obispo 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 SBP to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Luis Obispo 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 January 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 39% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 January 16, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans round-trip from $273. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $278, and American Airlines, from $303. Alaska Airlines is priced at 54% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $307. United Airlines flights start at $441 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $481 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from San Luis Obispo 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 2 airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to New Orleans

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Luis Obispo 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$419Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$439Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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