New Orleans

$130+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to New Orleans (SMF - MSY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — MSY
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:46 pm
SMF
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MSY
2 stops12h 32m
Delta
Thu 5/147:07 pm
MSY
-
SMF
1 stop6h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$316
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1712:04 pm
SMF
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MSY
1 stop24h 40m
Frontier
Fri 5/223:43 pm
MSY
-
SMF
1 stop20h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1712:18 pm
SMF
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MSY
2 stops39h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/238:20 pm
MSY
-
SMF
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$322
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/196:52 pm
SMF
-
MSY
1 stop8h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/246:32 pm
MSY
-
SMF
2 stops42h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/65:20 pm
SMF
-
MSY
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Thu 4/95:25 pm
MSY
-
SMF
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/410:19 am
SMF
-
MSY
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/88:29 pm
MSY
-
SMF
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$331
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/257:00 am
SMF
-
MSY
1 stop7h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 4/295:00 am
MSY
-
SMF
1 stop9h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/55:15 am
SMF
-
MSY
1 stop5h 57m
United Airlines
Thu 4/93:48 pm
MSY
-
SMF
1 stop8h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/95:30 am
SMF
-
MSY
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Tue 5/195:20 pm
MSY
-
SMF
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/6$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1611:38 am
SMF
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MSY
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Wed 5/207:31 am
MSY
-
SMF
1 stop6h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1210:04 am
SMF
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MSY
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Sat 5/167:31 am
MSY
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SMF
1 stop6h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$340

Find flight deals from Sacramento to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$316
(Delta)

One-way from

$130
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$473
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sacramento Intl-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights.
From Sacramento Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/8

11:50 am-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/12

7:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$397

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/31

2:08 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/6

4:56 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$407

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/6

4:10 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/10

3:41 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$417

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/26

5:20 pm-12:50 am

1 stop5h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/31

3:00 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$457

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/4

6:36 pm-8:36 am

2 stops12h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/7

12:01 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops10h 41m

$458
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/16

4:45 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/19

5:20 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 40m

$459

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/17

2:00 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops7h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/24

1:50 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$467

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/6

3:40 pm-12:55 am

2 stops7h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/13

10:50 am-5:40 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$479

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/12

6:10 am-4:40 pm

2 stops8h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/24

7:15 am-1:05 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$497

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/10

1:15 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/16

2:21 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 38m

$502

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to New Orleans

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to New Orleans in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to New Orleans

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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to New Orleans

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

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 39 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to New Orleans (average of $150). Flying from Sacramento to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to New Orleans?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Sacramento to New Orleans in just under 5h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 21m. The distance from Sacramento to New Orleans is about 1874 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $167, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 59% 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 $136 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $136 and Delta from $138 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to New Orleans (average of $150). Flying from Sacramento to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$167Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$272Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$274Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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