Direct flights from New Orleans to San Francisco
7 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MSY to SFO.
Flight time: about 4h3m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in New Orleans local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL2421 | 8:14a | 4h3m | Tue |
| United UAL2421 | 8:17a | 4h3m | Sat |
| United UAL2421 | 8:28a | 4h3m | Mon, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL2421 | 12:14p | 3h52m | Thu |
| United UAL3770 | 9:46p | 3h52m | Sun |
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The route
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Nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to San Francisco (SFO)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 7 nonstop flights a week to San Francisco (SFO), operated by United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MSY and you're there.
This route flies on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday — check the schedule grid above before you pick a travel day. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to San Francisco?
The nonstop flight from New Orleans (MSY) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 4h3m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to San Francisco?
Driving from New Orleans to San Francisco takes about 33h 3m behind the wheel — roughly 2,237 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 4h3m.