San Francisco to New Orleans (SFO–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–MSY is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, TWY and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,907 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 95 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ, VA | 13 | 320, 738 | 4h22-4h27 | Star Alliance | NZ, VA | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New Orleans from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→MSY | OAK→MSY | SJC→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 55m | 4h 2m | 2h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 97% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–MSY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to MSY
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, TWY and United Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to MSY ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,907 miles (3,069 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
95 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).