New Orleans to San Francisco (MSY–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSY–SFO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,907 miles in approximately 4h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 98 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK, NZ, VA | 15 | 738, 739, 7M8 | 4h46-4h53 | Star Alliance | EK, NZ, VA | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Francisco from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→SFO | PNS→SFO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 187 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 36 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 46m | 5h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: CDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 4:00 PM in San Francisco.
BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.
Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.
Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.
MSY–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to SFO
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSY to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to SFO ranges from 4 hours 46 minutes to 4 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,907 miles (3,069 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
98 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pensacola (PNS).