$86+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.The best prices from Sacramento Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in January or September, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap 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 16, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $297 (Mytrip) |
One-way from | $86 (Spirit) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $331 |
Find flight deals from Sacramento to New Orleans
Cheapest flights from Sacramento to New OrleansExplore 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 16, 2025.
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 16, 2025.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Find flights from Sacramento to New Orleans within your budget
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 16, 2025.
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Price
SacramentoNew Orleans
SMF - MSY
SMFMSY
Sacramento Intl
Sat 2/15
4:20 pm-10:52 am
3 stops16h 32m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 2/17
9:35 pm-6:47 am
3 stops35h 12m
SacramentoNew Orleans
SMF - MSY
SMFMSY
Sacramento Intl
Sat 2/1
6:37 am-4:46 pm
1 stop8h 09m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 2/6
3:30 pm-10:39 pm
1 stop9h 09m
SacramentoNew Orleans
SMF - MSY
SMFMSY
Sacramento Intl
Sun 3/16
2:50 pm-11:52 pm
1 stop7h 02m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 3/19
6:15 am-2:10 pm
1 stop9h 55m
SacramentoNew Orleans
SMF - MSY
SMFMSY
Sacramento Intl
Thu 1/30
12:41 pm-2:25 pm
1 stop23h 44m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 2/2
5:54 pm-11:18 am
1 stop19h 24m
SacramentoNew Orleans
SMF - MSY
SMFMSY
Sacramento Intl
Wed 2/19
1:00 pm-11:08 pm
2 stops8h 08m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 2/25
1:46 pm-10:10 pm
2 stops10h 24m
SacramentoNew Orleans
SMF - MSY
SMFMSY
Sacramento Intl
Fri 3/28
11:21 am-6:41 pm
1 stop5h 20m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 4/5
8:02 pm-12:32 pm
1 stop18h 30m
SacramentoNew Orleans
SMF - MSY
SMFMSY
Sacramento Intl
Tue 5/27
5:05 am-1:16 pm
1 stop6h 11m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 7/14
5:49 pm-10:36 pm
1 stop6h 47m
SacramentoNew Orleans
SMF - MSY
SMFMSY
Sacramento Intl
Fri 3/14
1:45 pm-11:35 pm
2 stops7h 50m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 3/18
7:05 am-2:10 pm
1 stop9h 05m
SacramentoNew Orleans
SMF - MSY
SMFMSY
Sacramento Intl
Tue 3/11
9:32 am-8:40 pm
1 stop9h 08m
SacramentoNew Orleans
SMF - MSY
SMFMSY
Sacramento Intl
Tue 2/11
5:55 am-7:56 pm
2 stops12h 01m
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.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to New Orleans
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sacramento to New Orleans including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
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 10, 2025.
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 18 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to New Orleans in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to New Orleans?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
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.
Rainfall in New Orleans by month
Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
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.
Temperature in New Orleans by month
Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
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).
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 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Sacramento to New Orleans to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time
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My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time
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My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time
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My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time
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My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time
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Top 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to New Orleans
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$158 | Average$247 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$310 | Average$440 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$326 | Average$456 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$327 | Average$505 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$366 | Average$514 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |