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

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1,918 mi airlines charter/private
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~8h 57m ADB6JL → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans flights
CHS Charleston ~9h 25m MX → UA Charleston (CHS) to New Orleans flights
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San Francisco to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,918 mi 2h 37m nonstop +2h ahead

SFO–NEW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from New Orleans (NEW) New Orleans to San Francisco flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
FLL ~8h 57m CHS ~9h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → NEW
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
NEW → SFO
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Lakefront Airport.
Metric SFO→NEW OAK→NEW SJC→NEW
Distance from SFO – 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 2h 37m 3h 47m 3h 24m
Departure OTP 70% – –
Oakland (OAK) to New Orleans flights · San Jose (SJC) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Lakefront Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · NEW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,918 mi / 3,087 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 37m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

SFO–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,918 mi / 3,087 km
Flight time2h 37m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to NEW flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Lakefront Airport take about 2h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 1,918 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from NEW to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK and SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 NEW

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Lakefront Airport (NEW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to NEW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to NEW is about 2 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,918 miles (3,087 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).