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$145+ 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SFO
feb. 25 — mar. 41
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The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Salinas are usually found in September or August, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from

$269
(Delta)

One-way from

$145
(Southwest)

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September

Average price

$432
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Salinas
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lun. 3/109:07 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop29h 36mFrontier
jue. 3/136:00 amSFO - MSY
1 stop10h 44mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$270
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/143:55 pmMSY - SFO
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
dom. 3/236:00 amSFO - MSY
2 stops34h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mié. 8/136:40 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop6h 35mDelta
dom. 8/175:45 amSFO - MSY
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/19$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/2612:50 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
dom. 3/309:25 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop12h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$298
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mar. 4/157:00 amMSY - SFO
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
lun. 4/2112:47 amSFO - MSY
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/146:25 pmMSY - SFO
Nonstop4h 58mUnited Airlines
dom. 3/165:05 pmSFO - MSY
Nonstop4h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$330
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mar. 3/46:40 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop16h 12mAlaska Airlines
mar. 3/114:12 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop21h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$408

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 febrero 20, 2025.

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New Orleans

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Salinas

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Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 3/22

6:15 am-12:59 pm

1 stop8h 44m

San Francisco

mié. 3/26

4:04 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$269

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 3/10

9:07 pm-12:43 am

1 stop29h 36m

San Francisco

jue. 3/13

6:00 am-6:44 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$270

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 3/14

3:55 pm-8:00 am

2 stops18h 05m

San Francisco

dom. 3/23

6:00 am-6:41 pm

2 stops34h 41m

$276

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 3/26

12:50 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San Francisco

dom. 3/30

9:25 pm-11:40 am

1 stop12h 15m

$298

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 3/14

6:25 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

San Francisco

dom. 3/16

5:05 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$330

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 7/3

8:04 pm-12:17 am

1 stop6h 13m

San Francisco

lun. 7/7

11:59 pm-8:36 am

1 stop6h 37m

$349

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 3/4

6:40 pm-8:52 am

1 stop16h 12m

San Francisco

mar. 3/11

4:12 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 13m

$408

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 3/25

6:40 pm-7:35 am

2 stops14h 55m

$145

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 5/6

10:45 am-10:20 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$151

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 8/14

5:55 pm-8:08 am

1 stop16h 13m

$153

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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 February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Salinas is 69 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 $403). 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 febrero 20, 2025.

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. Saturday 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 febrero 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Orleans to Salinas, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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 2 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, 17 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 $145 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $151 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 Virgin Australia (72%), Air New Zealand (72%) or United Airlines (69%) 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 $856, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $269. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $128 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 $403). 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$123Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$303Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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