San Francisco to New Orleans (SFO–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,907 mi airlines 20/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA1515
UA United
738
7:20 AM
PDT T3
1:20 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA246
UA United
320
12:02 PM
PDT T3
6:27 PM
EDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1329
UA United
7M8
5:05 PM
PDT T3
11:32 PM+1
EDT
4h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1973
UA United
738
9:40 AM
EDT
12:33 PM
PDT
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6005
EK Emirates
738
9:40 AM
EDT
12:33 PM
PDT
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA646
UA United
319
3:42 PM
EDT
6:04 PM
PDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2194
UA United
739
6:58 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
PDT
4h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Francisco to New Orleans
3 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 1,907 mi 3h 24m nonstop +3h ahead 56 1-stop hubs

SFO–MSY is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,907 miles in approximately 3h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 20 320, 738, 7M8 3h-4h27 86% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 0 86% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 86%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (20 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to MSY direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,934
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → MSY
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
77%
Return
MSY → SFO
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → MSY delays →

Other ways to reach New Orleans from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric SFO→MSY OAK→MSY
Distance from SFO 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 20 1
Flight time 3h 24m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
New Orleans is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,907 mi / 3,069 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 24m to 4h 27m.
Getting to SFO

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

Key statistics for the San Francisco to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,907 mi / 3,069 km
Flight time3h 24m to 4h 27m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights20 out / 28 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 3h 24m to 4h 27m. The route covers 1,907 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from SFO to MSY. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APC, TRM, ASE, SCF, MEM, EGE, HOU, CLD, APF, BCT, PBI, CVG, OPF, RSW, YUL, CLE, SAL, SJO, MDW, LAS, ATL, IAH, LAX, MIA, BWI, CUN, BNA, SAT, DEN, AUS, IAD, DFW, PHX, MCO, CLT, STL, SLC, MSP, ORD, PHL, DAL, TPA, JFK, DTW, FLL, PDX, EWR, SAN, LHR, BOS, SEA, PIT, RDU, MCI, YYZ and DCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from MSY to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 and United Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SFO to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to MSY ranges from 3 hours 24 minutes to 4 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,907 miles (3,069 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via APC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK).