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$84+ 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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — MSY
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/64:41 pm
SMF
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MSY
1 stop20h 00m
Frontier
Sat 3/143:36 pm
MSY
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SMF
1 stop21h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/84:41 pm
SMF
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MSY
2 stops16h 12m
Frontier
Sat 3/143:36 pm
MSY
-
SMF
1 stop21h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 3/2311:51 am
SMF
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MSY
1 stop15h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/258:29 pm
MSY
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SMF
1 stop13h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/811:51 am
SMF
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MSY
1 stop15h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/143:36 pm
MSY
-
SMF
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$263
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1610:53 am
SMF
-
MSY
1 stop11h 31m
Frontier
Fri 2/205:45 am
MSY
-
SMF
1 stop7h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 3/2311:51 am
SMF
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MSY
1 stop15h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/268:20 pm
MSY
-
SMF
1 stop21h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 2/286:40 am
SMF
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MSY
2 stops12h 53m
Delta
Tue 3/31:45 pm
MSY
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SMF
2 stops10h 04m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 2/1811:05 am
SMF
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MSY
1 stop8h 44m
United Airlines
Wed 2/256:04 pm
MSY
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SMF
1 stop6h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$277

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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$202
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$84
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$422
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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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to New Orleans that are best for you.

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SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/7

6:15 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

1:57 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops10h 06m

$275

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/28

6:40 am-9:33 pm

2 stops12h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/3

12:48 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$275

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/8

11:35 am-9:32 pm

1 stop7h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

5:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$277

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/7

7:04 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop23h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/14

10:00 am-7:12 pm

1 stop11h 12m

$277

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/26

2:57 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop28h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/3

10:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$296

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/3

5:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/9

5:21 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$300

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/14

12:14 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop9h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/14

12:35 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$300

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/26

3:20 pm-12:20 am

1 stop7h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/3

10:50 am-9:20 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$301

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/28

7:05 am-5:19 pm

1 stop8h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/2

6:15 am-5:28 pm

2 stops13h 13m

$306

SacramentoNew Orleans

SMF - MSY

SMFMSY

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/22

7:04 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop24h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/26

10:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$315

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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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 January 16, 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 56 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 $152). 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 January 21, 2026.
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
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,364 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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?

    Delta, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Sacramento to New Orleans in just under 7h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 04m. 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 $86, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 79% 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 $124 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $136 and United Airlines from $136 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 $152). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$86Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$274Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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