$169 Cheap United flights New Orleans (MSY) to San Francisco (SFO)

Set the “Price (lowest to highest)” filter on Expedia to look for cheap United Airlines return flights from $249 from MSY to SFO. Affordable one-way tickets from $169 are available as well.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

United Airlines flights to San Francisco tend to be more affordable in the off-peak months of February and April. Whether you’re after a round-trip or one-way ticket, you could find a better deal then.

To find cheap United Airlines fares from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), start searching one to three months before your intended departure. Securing domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance could save you 25% compared to booking just 6 to 12 days ahead. The day you book can also impact the cost. Sunday is typically the cheapest, while Monday is often the most expensive for domestic flights. You can save 6% on average by choosing to book on a Sunday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Book a seat on one of United Airlines’s 11 direct weekly flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). To view available options, enter your destination, origin and dates and hit search. Then use the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters.

From takeoff to touchdown, a direct United Airlines flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) typically takes 4h 57m.

If you’re looking for flexibility, Thursday offers the most choice for United Airlines flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Take your pick of 2 different departures.

Jetting off from MSY at 8:45AM UTC-6, the earliest United Airlines flight to SFO lands at 11:42AM UTC-8. Traveling earlier in the day means you’ll be less likely to encounter delays or cancellations.* After something later? The last United Airlines flight from MSY to SFO departs at 6:38PM UTC-6 and touches down at 9:35PM UTC-8.*Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Get on a United Airlines flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to San Francisco, and you’ll most likely land at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). This is the airline’s main hub in this city.

Journey from MSY to SFO with United Airlines and enjoy a range of perks including a rewarding loyalty program. When you book through Expedia as a United Mileage Plus and One Key™ member, you can also earn OneKeyCash™* to redeem on select future travel purchases.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

United Airlines generally uses Boeing 737-800 planes for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). This carrier also operates the Boeing 737-900 on this route. Bear in mind that aircraft type can vary due to operational demands, so the plane you catch might be different when you leave.

Depending on the type of fare you purchased, a fee is typically charged if you change or cancel your flight more than 24 hours after confirmation. To secure tickets with more flexibility, select our “Changes included” and “No cancel fee” boxes when you search for flights. For additional information on canceling or changing your reservation, go to “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking.”