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$131+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Sacramento (MSY - SMF)

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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SMF
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/205:45 am
MSY
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SMF
1 stop7h 28m
Frontier
Fri 2/2710:53 am
SMF
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MSY
1 stop24h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$258
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Thu 2/196:50 am
MSY
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SMF
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Sat 2/215:40 am
SMF
-
MSY
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/24$328
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2610:00 am
MSY
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SMF
1 stop8h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/22:57 pm
SMF
-
MSY
1 stop28h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 2/191:58 pm
MSY
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SMF
2 stops23h 15m
Frontier
Sun 2/2210:53 am
SMF
-
MSY
1 stop11h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$378
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/410:00 am
MSY
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SMF
1 stop8h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/117:49 pm
SMF
-
MSY
2 stops10h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$382
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 1/297:33 pm
MSY
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SMF
1 stop17h 45m
Frontier
Sun 2/112:03 pm
SMF
-
MSY
1 stop28h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$386
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/221:04 pm
MSY
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SMF
1 stop20h 54m
Frontier
Sun 3/110:53 am
SMF
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MSY
2 stops24h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$404
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 2/205:40 am
MSY
-
SMF
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Fri 2/278:25 am
SMF
-
MSY
2 stops7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$417

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Expedia)

One-way from

$131
(Expedia)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$207
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Sacramento 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 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Sacramento that are best for you.

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New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/20

5:45 am-11:13 am

1 stop7h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/27

10:53 am-1:39 pm

1 stop24h 46m

$258

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/19

6:50 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/21

5:40 am-5:15 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$328

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/26

10:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/2

2:57 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop28h 31m

$364

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/19

1:58 pm-11:13 am

2 stops23h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/22

10:53 am-12:24 am

1 stop11h 31m

$378

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/22

1:04 pm-7:58 am

1 stop20h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/1

10:53 am-1:04 pm

2 stops24h 11m

$404

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/20

5:40 am-12:20 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/27

8:25 am-6:10 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$417

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/24

10:30 am-1:11 pm

1 stop28h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-5:39 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$425

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/5

6:59 pm-9:26 am

1 stop16h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/11

6:29 pm-5:49 am

1 stop9h 20m

$437

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/22

1:04 pm-7:58 am

1 stop20h 54m

$131

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/7

8:29 pm-7:32 am

2 stops37h 03m

$133

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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Sacramento

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 New Orleans to Sacramento in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 New Orleans-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Sacramento 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 New Orleans-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Sacramento (average of $172). Flying from New Orleans to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Sacramento, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Sacramento. 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 New Orleans to Sacramento?

    Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from New Orleans to Sacramento in about 6h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 44m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1874 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($172), Southwest ($214), and United Airlines ($272) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Sacramento. Users have found that American Airlines is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $138 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $141 and American Airlines from $157 one-way.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Sacramento 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 New Orleans to Sacramento?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Sacramento (average of $172). Flying from New Orleans to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Sacramento. 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 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$214Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$272Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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