What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to New Orleans round-trip?

Spirit Airlines, at $187, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to New Orleans one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $77 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $177 and United Airlines from $190 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to New Orleans?

Before booking your flight from Sacramento to New Orleans check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or Spirit Airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to New Orleans?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to New Orleans. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to New Orleans?

To save on the cost of your flight from Sacramento to New Orleans, book at least 53 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 33% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $459 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $568.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to New Orleans?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to New Orleans. Flights to New Orleans from Sacramento in September are about $466 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $232.

Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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Mon 8/186:30 amSMF - MSY

1 stop20h 40mSpirit Airlines

Mon 8/258:50 pmMSY - SMF

1 stop26h 44mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$187

Tue 9/307:06 amSMF - MSY

1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/73:54 pmMSY - SMF

1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$289

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Mon 8/186:30 amSMF - MSY

1 stop20h 40mSpirit Airlines

Mon 8/258:50 pmMSY - SMF

1 stop26h 44mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$187

Tue 9/307:06 amSMF - MSY

1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/712:23 pmMSY - SMF

1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$289

Sat 9/136:45 amSMF - MSY

1 stop8h 12mAlaska Airlines

Tue 9/165:57 pmMSY - SMF

2 stops16h 39mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$291

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Sun 8/312:59 amSMF - MSY

1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/115:24 amMSY - SMF

1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$600

Mon 8/412:01 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop9h 43mSpirit Airlines

Mon 8/119:09 pmMSY - SMF

1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$295

Sun 8/109:31 amSMF - MSY

1 stop12h 13mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/146:01 pmMSY - SMF

1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$310

Mon 8/186:30 amSMF - MSY

1 stop20h 40mSpirit Airlines

Mon 8/258:50 pmMSY - SMF

1 stop26h 44mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$187

Wed 8/202:35 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/231:16 pmMSY - SMF

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$289

One-way flights from Sacramento to New Orleans
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Wed 8/208:25 pmSMF - MSY

2 stops15h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$77

Fri 10/1711:21 amSMF - MSY

2 stops10h 36mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$177

Wed 8/208:45 amSMF - MSY

1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$190

Sat 8/167:46 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop8h 04mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$258

Thu 7/3112:59 amSMF - MSY

1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines

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$438

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Mon 8/18

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Mon 8/25

8:50 pm-9:34 pm

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Tue 9/30

7:06 am-5:24 pm

1 stop8h 18m

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Tue 10/7

12:23 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$289

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SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/13

6:45 am-4:57 pm

1 stop8h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/16

5:57 pm-8:36 am

2 stops16h 39m

$291

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SMF - MSY

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Wed 8/20

8:25 pm-2:22 pm

2 stops15h 57m

$77

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/17

11:21 am-11:57 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$177

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/20

8:45 am-5:03 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$190

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/16

7:46 pm-5:50 am

1 stop8h 04m

$258

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/31

12:59 am-8:53 am

1 stop5h 54m

$438

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to New Orleans?

The price you pay for your flight from Sacramento to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 16 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Sacramento to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to MSY?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to New Orleans in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Sacramento to New Orleans?

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of 1-stop itineraries from Sacramento to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Sacramento to New Orleans?

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $356.

What’s the fastest layover option from Sacramento to New Orleans?

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 02m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Sacramento to New Orleans?

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 23m.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from Sacramento to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,971 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.8

Good

2,604 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,893 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to New Orleans round-trip?
Spirit Airlines, at $187, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to New Orleans one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $77 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $177 and United Airlines from $190 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Sacramento to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$165	Average$230	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$275	Average$463	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$279	Average$381	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$314	Average$440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$314	Average$447	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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What’s the fastest layover option from Sacramento to New Orleans?

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