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$144+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Salinas, CA, CA

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MSY — SFO
Apr 30 — May 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Salinas are usually found in September or August, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated April 25, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(Delta)

One-way from

$144
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$414
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Salinas
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Salinas

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 25, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/34:30 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Wed 5/711:43 amSFO - MSY
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/24$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 7/296:45 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Mon 8/410:40 amSFO - MSY
1 stop10h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/25$293
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Fri 5/95:49 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop7h 52mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/128:30 amSFO - MSY
2 stops19h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/24$295
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/166:56 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop24h 17mSun Country Air
Sat 5/316:09 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop20h 01mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/25$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sat 5/247:39 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/2810:20 amSFO - MSY
1 stop11h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$316
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Wed 5/216:52 amMSY - SFO
2 stops38h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/276:00 amSFO - MSY
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Tue 7/17:14 pmMSY - SFO
Nonstop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/1011:56 amSFO - MSY
Nonstop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$329
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/247:46 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop6h 47mFrontier
Thu 5/19:57 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop11h 23mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$370

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Salinas that are best for you.

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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

Tue 5/6

6:05 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

11:55 pm-11:41 am

1 stop9h 46m

$287

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/29

6:45 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

10:40 am-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$293

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/9

5:49 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

8:30 am-5:55 am

2 stops19h 25m

$295

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/16

6:56 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop24h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

6:09 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 01m

$305

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/24

7:39 pm-12:22 am

1 stop6h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

10:20 am-12:15 am

1 stop11h 55m

$316

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/21

6:52 am-7:09 pm

2 stops38h 17m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-5:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

$319

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/1

7:14 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

San Francisco

Thu 7/10

11:56 am-6:11 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$329

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/29

6:01 pm-12:24 am

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Thu 7/3

6:37 am-5:06 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$432

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/3

10:12 am-6:12 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$144

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/6

10:45 am-7:50 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$145

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Salinas

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 April 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Salinas is 87 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 $393). 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 April 25, 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 April 25, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Orleans to Salinas, see what other customers have to say about Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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. 7 airlines have flights to Salinas from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on a regular basis.

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

  • 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 $144 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $145 and Sun Country Air from $153 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 (85%) or Air New Zealand (85%) 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 $481, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $253. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $207 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 $393). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$123Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$288Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$303Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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