Cheap flights from MSY to SFO (Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. to San Francisco Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from MSY to SFO starting at $81 One Way, $178 Round Trip

Prices starting at $178 for return flights and $81 for one-way flights to San Francisco Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Feb 28 - Mon, Mar 2
MSY
New Orleans
SFO
San Francisco
$178 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 28 from New Orleans to San Francisco, returning Mon, Mar 2, priced at $178 found 6 days ago
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
MSY
New Orleans
SFO
San Francisco
$180 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$180
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 9 from New Orleans to San Francisco, returning Mon, Apr 13, priced at $180 found 2 hours ago
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
MSY
New Orleans
SFO
San Francisco
$181 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$181
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 26 from New Orleans to San Francisco, returning Mon, Mar 2, priced at $181 found 4 days ago
Fri, Apr 3 - Sat, Apr 11
MSY
New Orleans
SFO
San Francisco
$269 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$269
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Apr 3 from New Orleans to San Francisco, returning Sat, Apr 11, priced at $269 found 21 hours ago
Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 19
MSY
New Orleans
SFO
San Francisco
$283 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$283
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 15 from New Orleans to San Francisco, returning Sun, Apr 19, priced at $283 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near San Francisco Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Francisco Intl.

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$100 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
$116 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,016 reviews)
Very well and good experience.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
1375 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$142 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
$163 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Friendly receptionist at check in. Nice room, good breakfast and free easy parking. Would stay again!

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel
The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
1 Old Bayshore Hwy Millbrae CA
$136 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$157 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,979 reviews)
Yes perfect

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

The Westin San Francisco Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Francisco

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
$119 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$140 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,144 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$139 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
$164 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,288 reviews)
Yes room was big nice and clean staff very friendly breakfast very good we will stay again close to everything

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
$109 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$129 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,300 reviews)
Room was clean. Amenities were okay (there was a small fridge; AC was very cold; and the workstation in the room was large and provided a good view). Would have liked some robes and slippers, which were not included in the room amenities. Furthermore, the coffee machine was not plugged in initially, ...

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Francisco Hotels With Airport Transportation

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO

3 out of 5
110 S El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$102 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$122 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,837 reviews)
Clean room. Comfortable bed. Nice layout. Good shower. Clean and well maintained bathroom. Plenty of hangers. Mugs and water bottles in room. And it was fabulous having all day free coffee/tea/hot chocolate in the lobby. The grab and go breakfast options were well priced and came in handy one morning. ...

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$110 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$126 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,624 reviews)
Super close to the airport with a complimentary shuttle that picks up at Hotel Skye first. I wish the bed had real pillows instead of the European square ones but everything else was perfect. I didn’t get to enjoy the breakfast unfortunately we left too early.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$100 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
$116 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,016 reviews)
Very well and good experience.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Francisco Hotels

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

2 out of 5
326 S Airport Blvd South San Francisco CA
$60 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$72 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...
5.8/10 (3,074 reviews)
Small room not clean

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$63 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$74 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$110 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$126 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,624 reviews)
Super close to the airport with a complimentary shuttle that picks up at Hotel Skye first. I wish the bed had real pillows instead of the European square ones but everything else was perfect. I didn’t get to enjoy the breakfast unfortunately we left too early.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

4 out of 5
250 Beach Street San Francisco CA
$160 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$189 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,380 reviews)
Great location! Friendly Staff and fun hotel😎

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

3.5 out of 5
150 Anza Blvd Burlingame CA
$130 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
$148 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,909 reviews)
great location, lovely comfortable rooms, free convenient airport shuttle. laundry room, free breakfast with egg station, casual atmosphere, very family oriented, beautiful hotel design. Breakfast selection was not as big as Huntsville nor the staff as attentive. Housekeeping and front desk staff ...

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

3.5 out of 5
250 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA
$147 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$172 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,268 reviews)
The room was clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. I will 100% return.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

MSY to SFO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
MSY Address & GPS
Address:
900 Airline Highway
New Orleans LA, 70062
United States
IATA Code:
MSY
Longitude:
-90.256391
Latitude:
29.984564
Time Zone:
America/Chicago
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from MSY to San Francisco Airport?
Whether you're setting off on an amazing world adventure or traveling for business-related purposes, a nonstop flight is the best way to go. With United Airlines you can get from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to San Francisco Airport in one simple trip.
What is the shortest flight from MSY to San Francisco Airport?
The quickest you can fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is 7 hours and 36 minutes. Bring something on board to keep you occupied, like a gripping book or a sketch pad.
How many hours flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport to San Francisco Airport?
The flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to San Francisco Airport will take about 7 hours and 42 minutes. A couple of good movies, some audiobooks and a little shut-eye will make the time fly by.
What airlines have the most flights from MSY to San Francisco Airport?
Are you ready to reserve your New Orleans to San Francisco airfare? Make United Airlines your number one pick. With 136 flights every month to pick from on this route, they have the ticket to your next exciting adventure.

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