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Passengers who book connecting flights from New Orleans to San Francisco should expect layovers in various cities depending on the airline they opt for. Some common layovers for this route include Minneapolis (MSP), Los Angeles (LAX), Houston (IAH), Phoenix (PHX), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW), Salt Lake City (SLC), Denver (DEN), and Seattle (SEA).

BART trains connect SFO with Downtown San Francisco, with an estimated duration of around 30 minutes from SFO to downtown. In addition, taxis are available at all terminals of SFO, with an estimated duration of around 30 minutes depending on traffic. Both Uber and Lyft also operate at SFO and can take passengers to various locations in the city, with an estimated duration of around 30 minutes depending on traffic and the exact location of the destination in San Francisco.

Alaska Airlines allows small pets to travel in the cabin on flights from New Orleans to San Francisco if the pet and carrier weigh no more than 20 lbs, for a fee of around $100 each way. Pets can also travel in the baggage compartment for a fee of about $150 each way.

Business-class passengers are usually allowed to board Delta flights from New Orleans to San Francisco earlier than others, giving them more time to get settled and relax. Business-class seats are also more spacious and comfortable than economy seats and offer a range of in-flight entertainment options, such as movies, TV shows, music, and games. Business-class passengers can also expect complimentary meals and drinks during the flight, including alcohol.

Among airlines operating New Orleans to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between New Orleans and San Francisco.

Flights from New Orleans to San Francisco usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $277 round-trip via Austin Bergstrom (AUS), compared to $396 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

One-stop flights from New Orleans to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 12% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the New Orleans to San Francisco route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $358 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $536, a difference of $178. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Orleans to San Francisco flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Orleans to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 12:47 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 1:42 am.

The flight takes about 4h 47m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 38% above the route average of $378. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to San Francisco takes 4h 47m, covering 1,906 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $297 to $2,634. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New Orleans to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $147, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 07m, compared with 6h 23m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 30m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

San Francisco is 2 hours behind New Orleans (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Thrifty
· Europcar
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Fox

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to San Francisco range from $319 to $492, with an average of $378 over the past 12 months. Anything below $319 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the New Orleans to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.