Direct flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

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San Francisco

United States

United States

SFO

San Francisco International Airport

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New Orleans

United States

United States

MSY

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance
1,907 miles  ·  (3,069 km)
Flight time
4 hours and 25 minutes
Airlines
  • United Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737 MAX 9
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900

San Francisco to New Orleans Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from San Francisco to New Orleans. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from SFO to MSY, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit New Orleans

What is the best time to visit New Orleans?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

New Orleans is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit New Orleans any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from San Francisco to New Orleans

Airline-specific flight schedules from San Francisco to New Orleans

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from San Francisco SFO to New Orleans MSY, which is United Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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United Airlines flight schedulefrom San Francisco to New Orleans

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
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San Francisco to New Orleans Flights

Flights from SFO to MSY are operated 13 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 12:00 - 16:48. The earliest flight departs at 12:00, the last flight departs at 16:48. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from San Francisco to New Orleans takes 4 hours and 25 minutes. The flight distance between San Francisco and New Orleans is 1,907 miles (or 3,069 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in New Orleans?

There is 1 airport in New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

How many flights per week are there from SFO to MSY?

There are 13 flights per week flying from San Francisco to New Orleans (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans?

4 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco to New Orleans.

How far is New Orleans from San Francisco?

The distance from San Francisco to New Orleans is 1,907 miles (3,069 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from SFO airport to MSY airport?

United Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from San Francisco to New Orleans.

What alliances have direct flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from San Francisco to New Orleans.

What classes are available from San Francisco to New Orleans?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from San Francisco to New Orleans?

Aircraft types that fly from San Francisco to New Orleans:

  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737 MAX 9
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900

What is the earliest flight departing from San Francisco to New Orleans?

The earliest flight departs at 12:00 from San Francisco and arrives at 18:22 at New Orleans.

What is the latest flight available from San Francisco to New Orleans?

The latest flight departs at 16:48 from San Francisco and arrives at 23:15 at New Orleans.

Non-stop flights from SFO to MSY

1,907 miles (3,069 km)  ·  4h 25m

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