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$148+ 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 7/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SMF
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$195
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$148
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$338
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Sacramento Intl
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/99:34 pmMSY - SMF
2 stops22h 53mSpirit Airlines
Sat 7/1212:01 pmSMF - MSY
1 stop9h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$195
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 10/91:45 pmMSY - SMF
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Tue 10/146:00 amSMF - MSY
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 6/10$290
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:00 amMSY - SMF
1 stop8h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 12/106:30 pmSMF - MSY
1 stop9h 02mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$336
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 12/21:55 pmMSY - SMF
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Tue 12/912:20 pmSMF - MSY
2 stops7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 7/911:19 amMSY - SMF
2 stops9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1112:59 amSMF - MSY
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 12/42:40 pmMSY - SMF
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/105:34 amSMF - MSY
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$387
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 9/1212:46 pmMSY - SMF
2 stops12h 58mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/168:11 amSMF - MSY
2 stops10h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$435
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/187:10 amMSY - SMF
1 stop8h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/237:44 pmSMF - MSY
1 stop8h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$569

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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 June 12, 2025.
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

Wed 7/9

9:34 pm-6:27 pm

2 stops22h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/12

12:01 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$195

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/9

1:45 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/14

6:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$290

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/10

6:30 pm-5:32 am

1 stop9h 02m

$336

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/2

1:55 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/9

12:20 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$337

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/9

11:19 am-6:34 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/11

12:59 am-8:49 am

1 stop5h 50m

$384

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/4

2:40 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/10

5:34 am-4:05 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$387

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/12

12:46 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops12h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

8:11 am-8:21 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$435

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/13

3:27 pm-11:06 am

1 stop21h 39m

$148

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/17

7:17 am-3:44 pm

2 stops10h 27m

$189

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/25

6:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$259

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from New Orleans to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 MSY to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Orleans to Sacramento in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New Orleans to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

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.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($195), Delta ($290), and Hawaiian Airlines ($336) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Sacramento. Users have found that Spirit 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 $148 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $189 and Delta from $259 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from New Orleans to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 New Orleans to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$198Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$203Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$242Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$324Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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