New Orleans (MSY) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,911-mile flight takes about 4h 43m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,911 mi · 3,075 km
- Flight time
- 4h 43m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying MSY to SFO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 68,747 | 4h 43m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSY to SFO flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 8:13am and the last at 7:04pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 2421United Airlines | 8:13am | 10:52am | 12 | 75% |
| UA 2194United Airlines | 7:04pm | 9:45pm | 10 | 43% |
Is MSY to SFO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 515 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (94%), those around 7pm the least (39%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (57%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 514 | 76% | 19 min | 0.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 34 | 94% | |
| 7am to 8am | 21 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 30 | 76% | |
| 9am to 10am | 126 | 83% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 117 | 86% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 55 | 89% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 44 | 52% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 80 | 39% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 30 | 3,319 | |
| September 2025 | 36 | 4,655 | |
| October 2025 | 55 | 6,716 | |
| November 2025 | 56 | 6,853 | |
| December 2025 | 42 | 5,696 | |
| January 2026 | 57 | 6,694 | |
| February 2026 | 50 | 6,849 | |
| March 2026 | 35 | 4,672 | |
| April 2026 | 55 | 7,760 | |
| May 2026 | 44 | 6,532 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 4,507 | |
| July 2026 | 30 | 4,649 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.