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$81+ 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SMF
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$170
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$81
(Booking.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$476
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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 March 25, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:52 amMSY - SMF
1 stop8h 52mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/87:37 pmSMF - MSY
1 stop8h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$170
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 5/276:09 pmMSY - SMF
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/3111:59 pmSMF - MSY
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/23$273
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sat 4/127:47 pmMSY - SMF
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/166:41 pmSMF - MSY
2 stops12h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 6/512:35 pmMSY - SMF
1 stop9h 54mDelta
Mon 6/911:05 pmSMF - MSY
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/22$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 6/123:35 pmMSY - SMF
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Mon 6/164:50 pmSMF - MSY
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/22$320
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/97:00 amMSY - SMF
1 stop8h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 10/146:30 pmSMF - MSY
1 stop9h 02mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$332
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/43:30 pmMSY - SMF
1 stop8h 18mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/106:35 amSMF - MSY
1 stop8h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$365
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/167:00 amMSY - SMF
2 stops9h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/205:45 amSMF - MSY
2 stops8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/23$373

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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 March 25, 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

Thu 5/8

6:52 am-1:44 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/8

7:37 pm-5:57 am

1 stop8h 20m

$170

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/27

6:09 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/31

11:59 pm-9:02 am

1 stop7h 03m

$273

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/12

7:47 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/16

6:41 pm-9:28 am

2 stops12h 47m

$284

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/5

12:35 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop9h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/9

11:05 pm-10:15 am

1 stop9h 10m

$297

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/12

3:35 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/16

4:50 pm-1:05 am

1 stop6h 15m

$320

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/16

7:00 am-2:26 pm

2 stops9h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/20

5:45 am-4:23 pm

2 stops8h 38m

$373

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/14

4:53 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/21

6:30 am-5:54 am

1 stop21h 24m

$403

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/21

6:52 am-6:42 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$81

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/21

7:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 45m

$139

New OrleansSacramento

MSY - SMF

MSYSMF

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/21

7:00 am-3:35 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$142

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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.

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 $441). 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 March 25, 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 March 25, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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 ($170), American Airlines ($273), and Delta ($297) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Sacramento. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 58% 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 $81 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $139 and American Airlines from $142 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 $441). 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$166Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$242Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$324Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$428Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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