How long is the flight from Sacramento to New Orleans?

Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Sacramento to New Orleans in just under 6h 39m. Your travel time can differ by up to 59m. 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 $157, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 62% 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 $93 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $121 and Hawaiian Airlines from $121 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 $456 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, July can be a great choice for travel to New Orleans. Flights to New Orleans from Sacramento in July are about $462 on average during July, but can be found for as low as $261.

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.

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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 September 11, 2025.

Mon 11/1012:58 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop14h 34mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/1912:48 pmMSY - SMF

1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$174

Thu 10/23:11 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop27h 39mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/86:30 pmMSY - SMF

1 stop22h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$184

Tue 10/283:25 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Sat 11/17:45 amMSY - SMF

1 stop12h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$223

Thu 10/236:16 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop18h 42mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/2810:08 pmMSY - SMF

2 stops45h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$235

Fri 10/2412:11 pmSMF - MSY

2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/296:30 pmMSY - SMF

1 stop22h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$238

Sun 9/285:46 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop8h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$240

Sun 10/196:16 pmSMF - MSY

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Tue 10/286:30 pmMSY - SMF

2 stops42h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$241

Sat 11/12:56 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop7h 38mHawaiian Airlines

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1 stop9h 02mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$242

Tue 10/71:05 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/115:23 pmMSY - SMF

1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$243

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Sun 9/285:46 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/28:00 amMSY - SMF

1 stop8h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$240

Sat 11/12:56 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop7h 38mHawaiian Airlines

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1 stop9h 02mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$242

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1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/145:15 amMSY - SMF

1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$243

Sat 10/1111:25 amSMF - MSY

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Tue 10/147:40 amMSY - SMF

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 9/11

$264

Thu 10/3011:55 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/89:31 amMSY - SMF

2 stops11h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$264

Tue 9/302:36 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop7h 22mDelta

Tue 10/76:30 amMSY - SMF

1 stop7h 01mDelta

Deal found 9/9

$277

Wed 10/81:05 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/115:23 pmMSY - SMF

1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$243

Wed 10/85:15 amSMF - MSY

1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines

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Deal found 9/10

$243

Wed 10/221:25 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

Sat 10/2510:35 amMSY - SMF

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 9/9

$275

Fri 10/242:37 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop7h 30mDelta

Sat 11/15:20 amMSY - SMF

1 stop7h 37mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$277

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1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines

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2 stops9h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$248

Tue 10/77:00 amSMF - MSY

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1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$276

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Sun 9/285:46 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/28:00 amMSY - SMF

1 stop8h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$240

Thu 10/23:11 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop27h 39mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/86:30 pmMSY - SMF

1 stop22h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$184

Tue 10/71:05 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/115:23 pmMSY - SMF

1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$243

Tue 10/711:56 amSMF - MSY

2 stops8h 39mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$248

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1 stop18h 42mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops42h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$241

Thu 10/236:16 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop18h 42mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/2810:08 pmMSY - SMF

2 stops45h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$235

Fri 10/2412:11 pmSMF - MSY

2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/296:30 pmMSY - SMF

1 stop22h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$238

Tue 10/283:25 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Sat 11/17:45 amMSY - SMF

1 stop12h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$223

Thu 10/306:16 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/86:47 amMSY - SMF

2 stops30h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$244

One-way flights from Sacramento to New Orleans
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Tue 10/286:30 amSMF - MSY

1 stop8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 9/8

$93

Sat 11/12:56 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop7h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$121

Sat 11/12:29 pmSMF - MSY

1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines

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$122

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1 stop7h 12mMultiple Airlines

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$123

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2 stops7h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$127

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1 stop7h 30mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$139

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1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$146

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2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$149

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Sun 9/28

5:46 pm-4:56 am

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Thu 10/2

8:00 am-2:16 pm

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Sat 11/1

2:56 pm-12:34 am

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7:00 am-2:02 pm

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Sat 10/11

7:38 am-4:17 pm

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5:15 am-11:58 am

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1:05 pm-11:15 pm

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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5:23 pm-11:33 pm

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$243

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SMF - MSY

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Wed 10/8

5:15 am-4:03 pm

1 stop8h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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5:23 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$243

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/18

7:38 am-4:17 pm

1 stop6h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/21

2:17 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$248

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

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Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/11

11:25 am-7:20 pm

1 stop5h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/14

7:40 am-2:15 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$264

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

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Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/30

11:55 pm-8:54 am

1 stop6h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/8

9:31 am-6:51 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$264

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/22

1:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/25

10:35 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$275

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/7

7:00 am-5:43 pm

2 stops8h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/11

4:00 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$276

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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 afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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.

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See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,023 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Sacramento to New Orleans?
Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Sacramento to New Orleans in just under 6h 39m. Your travel time can differ by up to 59m. 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 $157, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 62% 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 $93 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $121 and Hawaiian Airlines from $121 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$157	Average$232	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$272	Average$422	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$276	Average$388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$296	Average$435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
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