San Francisco Bay Area

$83+ 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SFO
mar 26 — abr 21
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated março 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$83
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$478
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-San Francisco flight deals.
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($25 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 March 2025

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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 março 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
qui 5/15:31 pmMSY - SJC
1 stop18h 41mSpirit Airlines
dom 5/411:07 amSJC - MSY
1 stop27h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/20$169
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 4/189:05 pmMSY - OAK
1 stop11h 44mSpirit Airlines
qua 4/2311:32 amOAK - MSY
1 stop6h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$178
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
ter 4/155:30 amMSY - SJC
1 stop8h 09mDelta
qua 4/231:05 pmSJC - MSY
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Deal found 3/19$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
qua 5/287:16 pmMSY - OAK
1 stop6h 33mDelta
sex 5/306:00 amOAK - MSY
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/20$277
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 5/13:57 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop27h 16mSun Country Air
sáb 5/106:09 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop13h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/20$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
qua 7/211:17 amMSY - SJC
2 stops9h 12mAmerican Airlines
ter 7/81:10 pmSJC - MSY
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/20$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 4/178:45 amMSY - SFO
Nonstop4h 52mUnited Airlines
seg 4/2112:43 amSFO - MSY
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/19$284
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 4/165:15 pmMSY - SFO
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
seg 4/213:45 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/19$288
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 10/77:00 amMSY - OAK
1 stop8h 35mAlaska Airlines
dom 10/127:50 pmOAK - MSY
1 stop7h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/20$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 5/25:49 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop7h 52mAlaska Airlines
ter 5/67:59 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop16h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/20$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
ter 4/1510:14 amMSY - SFO
1 stop9h 53mDelta
sex 4/252:28 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Deal found 3/19$294
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 4/117:46 pmMSY - SFO
1 stop13h 44mFrontier
ter 4/156:00 amSFO - MSY
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
Deal found 3/21$298

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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 março 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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New Orleans

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansSan Jose

MSY - SJC

MSYSJC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

qui 5/1

5:31 pm-10:12 am

1 stop18h 41m

San Jose

dom 5/4

11:07 am-4:26 pm

1 stop27h 19m

$169

New OrleansOakland

MSY - OAK

MSYOAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sex 4/18

9:05 pm-6:49 am

1 stop11h 44m

Oakland

qua 4/23

11:32 am-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$178

New OrleansSan Jose

MSY - SJC

MSYSJC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ter 4/15

5:30 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 09m

San Jose

qua 4/23

1:05 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$273

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

qui 5/1

3:57 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop27h 16m

San Francisco

sáb 5/10

6:09 pm-9:53 am

1 stop13h 44m

$277

New OrleansOakland

MSY - OAK

MSYOAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

qua 5/28

7:16 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Oakland

sex 5/30

6:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$277

New OrleansSan Jose

MSY - SJC

MSYSJC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

qua 7/2

11:17 am-6:29 pm

2 stops9h 12m

San Jose

ter 7/8

1:10 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$278

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

qui 4/17

8:45 am-11:37 am

Nonstop4h 52m

San Francisco

seg 4/21

12:43 am-8:54 am

1 stop6h 11m

$284

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

qua 4/16

5:15 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops7h 40m

San Francisco

seg 4/21

3:45 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 40m

$288

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sex 5/2

5:49 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San Francisco

ter 5/6

7:59 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop16h 46m

$293

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ter 4/15

10:14 am-6:07 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San Francisco

sex 4/25

2:28 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$294

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area

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 $399). 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 março 21, 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 março 21, 2025.

The most flights from MSY to zzXIH are scheduled on a Friday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 março 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

  • 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 Spirit Airlines ($83), American Airlines ($137), and Delta ($139).

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

  • 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 (88%), 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 $1,373 for a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area. The cheapest flight overall is $271 while the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Francisco) is currently priced at $245.

  • 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 $399). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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