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 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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 20 | 320, 738, 7M8 | 3h-4h27 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from San Francisco
| 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% | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · MSY: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 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 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).