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

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San Francisco to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,918 mi 2h 37m nonstop +2h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and NEW, connecting options are available through 34 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
91
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.
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 0 1 2
Weekly flights 0 – 1
Flight time 2h 37m 3h 47m 3h 24m
Departure OTP 50% – –
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.
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)0
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
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 approximately 2h 37m. The route covers 1,918 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, LAS, VNY, SJC, SCF, SBD, HOU, DAL, AUS, SNA, BNA, PDX, DFW, CHS, MDW, SDF, SJD, MKE, CMH, ORD, MSP, YYZ, BCT, PBI, TPA, BWI, PHL, MCO, IAD, PNE, BOS, MIA, FLL and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 2 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,918 miles (3,087 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).