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$153+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Salinas, CA, CA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SFO
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
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The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Salinas are usually found in September or August, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Salinas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Salinas (S9N). 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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$269
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$153
(Mytrip)

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

$448
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This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:55 pmMSY - SFO
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/512:00 pmSFO - MSY
Nonstop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/316:24 amMSY - SFO
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/511:49 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$468
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/304:00 pmMSY - SFO
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Fri 1/37:45 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop11h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$473
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/2310:59 amMSY - SFO
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Fri 12/275:55 amSFO - MSY
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/20$503
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/3010:00 amMSY - SFO
2 stops26h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/36:13 pmSFO - MSY
3 stops21h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$657

Find flights from New Orleans to Salinas within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Salinas 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 December 22, 2024.

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New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/17

8:45 am-11:42 am

Nonstop4h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

11:09 am-5:27 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

$269

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/14

9:33 am-4:11 pm

2 stops8h 38m

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

6:00 am-11:03 pm

1 stop15h 03m

$284

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/30

5:46 pm-8:56 am

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

8:00 am-11:49 pm

2 stops13h 49m

$300

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/6

5:31 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

12:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$303

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/12

5:54 pm-12:11 am

1 stop8h 17m

San Francisco

Fri 1/17

9:10 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$322

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/12

7:05 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 1/16

7:15 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$348

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/3

6:34 pm-5:13 pm

3 stops24h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 1/13

5:45 pm-7:59 pm

2 stops24h 14m

$713

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/10

9:07 pm-12:43 am

1 stop29h 36m

$153

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/8

5:50 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$158

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/19

6:15 am-12:36 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$159

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Salinas

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Salinas

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Salinas. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Salinas is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Salinas?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from New Orleans to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 MSY to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Salinas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

When flying from New Orleans to Salinas, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Salinas. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Salinas flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Salinas by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salinas ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salinas when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Salinas by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salinas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 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 Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. 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 Salinas. Reviews last updated December 22, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Orleans to Salinas, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Salinas. 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 from for flights from New Orleans to Salinas?

    For a flight from New Orleans to Salinas, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city. Louis Armstrong is the only New Orleans airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Salinas per day. 6 airlines have flights to Salinas from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this New Orleans to Salinas flight route?

    Within the past month, 15 users have taken a look at flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Salinas.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Salinas one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $153 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $158 and Delta from $159 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to Salinas?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New Orleans to Salinas consider choosing United Airlines (87%), Virgin Australia (77%) or Air New Zealand (77%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from New Orleans to Salinas is generally $494, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $183. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $198 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Salinas?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Salinas?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Salinas 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 New Orleans to Salinas?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from New Orleans to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 6 airlines flying from New Orleans to Salinas

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Salinas. 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$132Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$138Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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