Question 1

How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to New Orleans?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and New Orleans takes around 4.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San Francisco and New Orleans?

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The flight distance between San Francisco and New Orleans is 3074 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and New Orleans?

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Several carriers operate flights between San Francisco and New Orleans. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, Dublin, Manchester, New Delhi, Las Vegas, Glasgow, Athens, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Sydney, Paris, Chicago, Hyderabad, Tahiti, New York, Washington, D.C., Toronto, Denver, Bengaluru, Minneapolis.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from New Orleans?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New Orleans and London, Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Austin, Boston, New York, Orlando, Manchester, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Taipei, Washington, D.C., Reykjavik, Dublin, Philadelphia, Denver, Detroit, Manila, Malta.

Question 6

What airports are near San Francisco?

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The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.

Question 7

What airports are near New Orleans?

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The main airport in New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International. It is also served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, Gulfport–Biloxi International, Lafayette Regional, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Mobile Downtown Airport, Mobile Regional, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San Francisco and New Orleans?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between San Francisco and New Orleans thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between San Francisco and New Orleans can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between San Francisco and New Orleans?

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Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and New Orleans with Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, BREEZE.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between San Francisco and New Orleans?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and New Orleans, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between San Francisco and New Orleans?

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Traveling between San Francisco and New Orleans, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near San Francisco?

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There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional

Question 14

How many airports are there near New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around New Orleans. The main one is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International and other nearby airports include Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, Gulfport–Biloxi International, Lafayette Regional, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Mobile Downtown Airport, Mobile Regional, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and New Orleans depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and New Orleans arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at New Orleans, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between San Francisco and New Orleans depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between San Francisco and New Orleans arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at New Orleans, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£200
Nonstop flights in May	£200 – £293
Most popular airline	Spirit Airlines

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
BREEZE		MX	No	No

1) Be ready to hear “NOLA” or “a Big Easy” very often in New Orleans	When you talk to locals in New Orleans or read some local guides, you may come across the word “NOLA” or “a Big Easy.” Actually, it is a nickname for New Orleans. So, no worries, nobody sends you to another city. You are still in New Orleans!
2) Enjoy the food and surroundings of the N7 restaurant in New Orleans	You will anticipate the majesty of the N7 restaurant in New Orleans just walking down the beautiful gardens leading to the entrance. Order smoked mackerel or habanero oysters there. Wine choice is also nice!
3) Travel back in time at Antoine's Restaurant in New Orleans, America's oldest family-run restaurant	When you enter Antoine's Restaurant at 713 St Louis Street in New Orleans, you will feel like you were in the 1800s. Over 180 years, this America's oldest family-run restaurant has passed from generation to generation. Do not leave until you try the Oysters Rockefeller and Pommes de Terre Souffles. An average bill is $35-40 here, a good value for money for the intact interior and delicious cuisine.

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	16°C	9°C
February	18°C	11°C
March	22°C	14°C
April	24°C	17°C
May	28°C	21°C
June	31°C	25°C
July	31°C	26°C
August	32°C	26°C
September	30°C	24°C
October	26°C	19°C
November	21°C	14°C
December	18°C	11°C

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