Direct flights from San Francisco to New Orleans
13 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SFO to MSY.
Flight time: about 3h47m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Francisco local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL2119 | 7:24a | 3h48m | Wed |
| United UAL2119 | 7:32a | 3h40m | Mon, Sun |
| United UAL2119 | 7:40a | 3h56m | Thu–Fri |
| United UAL2119 | 9:05a | 3h45m | Tue |
| United UAL1012 | 10:53a | 3h43m | Sat |
| United UAL3774 | 11:43a | 3h28m | Sun |
| United UAL1244 | 4:48p | 3h48m | Wed–Thu |
| United UAL1244 | 5:10p | 4h11m | Fri |
| United UAL1244 | 5:23p | 3h42m | Mon |
| United UAL1244 | 5:26p | 4h7m | Sun |
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The route
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Nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to New Orleans (MSY)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has 13 nonstop flights a week to New Orleans (MSY), operated by United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SFO and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to New Orleans?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to New Orleans (MSY) takes about 3h47m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to New Orleans?
Driving from San Francisco to New Orleans takes about 33h 3m behind the wheel — roughly 2,237 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h47m.