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North America
New Orleans
USA · MSY · 3,027.164 km from SF (via SJC)
Est. Jul 2026
$220
off-peak
August is the cheapest — hot, wet, but the music never stops.
Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest drive the spring spike; summers are swampy.
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Suggested cheapest window June 2026 · 2026-06-07 → 2026-06-15
Or search July 2026: 2026-07-07 → 2026-07-15
July 2026 is off-peak
This is the cheap, quiet window. Expect lower fares, fewer crowds, and occasionally softer weather.
Why this season?
- Weatherdrives prices downJun, Jul, Aug, SepOff-season weather discounts
Quieter months driven by local climate; see the climate note for specifics.
- Weatherdrives prices upFeb, Mar, Apr, OctLocally peak weather and tourism
Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest drive the spring spike; summers are swampy.
Weather through the year
12-month fare curve
12-month estimated fare curve
Range $220 – $425
off-peak shoulder peak holiday spike
$285
$425
$425
$425
$285
$220
$220
$220
$220
$425
$285
$285
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Cheapest month
September
~$220 · off-peak
Most expensive
October
~$425 · peak
Peak months
Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct
avoid these for budget