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$170+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Salinas, CA, CA

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MSY — SFO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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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

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 January 21, 2025.

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$269
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$170
(Delta)

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Average price

$393
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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 January 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:45 amMSY - SFO
Nonstop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/52:46 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/156:00 amMSY - SFO
2 stops8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/2212:56 pmSFO - MSY
2 stops8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/97:33 amMSY - SFO
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Sun 2/163:52 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Deal found 1/21$299
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/78:20 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop17h 07mFrontier
Sun 3/98:10 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop21h 57mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$308
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/57:00 amMSY - SFO
2 stops16h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sat 2/85:30 pmSFO - MSY
2 stops18h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 5/19:45 amMSY - SFO
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Sun 5/49:15 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop12h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$358
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/289:22 pmMSY - SFO
2 stops53h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/66:00 amSFO - MSY
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$400
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/19:58 amMSY - SFO
1 stop14h 35mJetBlue
Sat 3/89:35 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop10h 36mJetBlue
Deal found 1/20$473

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 January 21, 2025.

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New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/26

8:45 am-11:53 am

Nonstop5h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

11:10 am-5:20 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$269

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/5

7:00 am-9:36 pm

2 stops16h 36m

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

9:15 am-2:25 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$278

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/12

2:26 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop6h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

2:37 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$281

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/26

9:25 am-4:10 pm

2 stops8h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

7:45 am-7:45 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$294

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/9

7:33 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 14m

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

3:52 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$299

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/7

8:20 pm-11:27 am

1 stop17h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 3/9

8:10 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop21h 57m

$308

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/28

9:54 pm-11:30 am

2 stops15h 36m

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-4:35 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$356

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/24

5:57 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 25m

$170

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/11

5:46 pm-11:43 am

2 stops19h 57m

$172

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/22

5:55 pm-8:08 am

1 stop16h 13m

$174

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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 January 17, 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 $405). 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 January 21, 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. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Salinas. 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from MSY to S9N are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Orleans to Salinas, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

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
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

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
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

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
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

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
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

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
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

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, 16 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 $170 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $172 and Southwest from $175 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 (71%), Air New Zealand (71%) or United Airlines (63%) 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 $492, 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 $210 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 $405). 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$132Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$138Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$267Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$303Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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