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$95+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SFO
Dec 29 — Jan 51
Sun 12/29
Sun 1/5
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 24, 2024.

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$95
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 24, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:55 pmMSY - SFO
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/2711:09 amSFO - MSY
Nonstop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/255:30 amMSY - SFO
1 stop9h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/277:05 amSFO - MSY
1 stop13h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/252:31 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Sun 1/2612:40 amSFO - MSY
1 stop10h 14mDelta
Deal found 12/23$428
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Mon 12/309:57 pmMSY - SJC
1 stop14h 53mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/38:10 pmSJC - MSY
1 stop6h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/23$435
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/309:10 pmMSY - OAK
2 stops14h 33mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/19:25 pmOAK - MSY
1 stop5h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/23$467
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 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 1/33:00 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/23$473
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/2610:15 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop11h 44mFrontier
Sat 1/49:09 amSFO - MSY
1 stop8h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$488
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3012:50 pmMSY - SJC
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/212:40 pmSJC - MSY
1 stop22h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$506
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Wed 12/2511:55 amMSY - OAK
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Wed 1/19:55 amOAK - MSY
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$544
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3010:03 pmMSY - SFO
3 stops26h 48mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/36:13 pmSFO - MSY
2 stops16h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$673
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Tue 12/315:00 amMSY - SJC
1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/38:30 amSJC - MSY
2 stops10h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$707
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Sun 12/295:29 amMSY - SJC
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Fri 1/310:51 pmSJC - MSY
1 stop9h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/24$800

Find flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area 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 24, 2024.

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New OrleansSan Jose

MSY - SJC

MSYSJC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/23

3:25 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop22h 46m

San Jose

Thu 1/30

1:11 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop23h 14m

$158

New OrleansOakland

MSY - OAK

MSYOAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/27

7:39 pm-12:07 am

1 stop6h 28m

Oakland

Tue 3/4

5:10 am-5:29 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$195

New OrleansSan Jose

MSY - SJC

MSYSJC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/23

3:25 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop22h 46m

San Jose

Mon 1/27

2:10 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$202

New OrleansSan Jose

MSY - SJC

MSYSJC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/6

9:10 pm-11:46 pm

3 stops28h 36m

San Jose

Thu 1/9

11:36 am-7:29 am

2 stops17h 53m

$229

New OrleansOakland

MSY - OAK

MSYOAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/22

3:30 pm-9:06 am

1 stop19h 36m

Oakland

Wed 1/29

10:41 am-2:25 pm

1 stop25h 44m

$268

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/27

6:28 pm-9:22 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

11:10 am-5:20 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$269

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/22

3:30 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop8h 41m

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

7:55 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$275

New OrleansOakland

MSY - OAK

MSYOAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/23

7:24 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Oakland

Thu 1/30

6:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$276

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

$279

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/23

1:59 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

5:30 am-1:53 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$288

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 24, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated December 24, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Southwest and Alaska Airlines from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

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
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

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 San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco Bay Area from New Orleans.

  • How popular is this New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    Flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco Bay Area have been viewed 15 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area are Frontier ($95), Spirit Airlines ($97), and Alaska Airlines ($134).

  • What are the most popular routes from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular flight routes from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area are New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Francisco, New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Oakland and New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Jose.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco Bay Area from New Orleans, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (87%), Virgin Australia (77%), Air New Zealand( 77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area?

    On average you can expect to pay $494 for a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area. The cheapest flight overall is $183 while the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Francisco) is currently priced at $218.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 24, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$132Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$138Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$490FlexibilityNo 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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