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$131 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Sacramento

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New Orleans to Sacramento departing on 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New Orleans to Sacramento, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New Orleans to Sacramento, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$293
Typical prices: $597-$334
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/16Wed 9/30
MSY - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$131
Overall average: $363
Southwest
Wed 8/26
MSY - SMF • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $328 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between New Orleans and Sacramento. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $290 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 05m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 36% price drop
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Sacramento (MSY-SMF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Sacramento that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Sacramento

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30
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7:20 pm - 6:20 pm
MSY
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SMF
25h 00m
1 stop
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7:15 pm - 5:10 am
SMF
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MSY
7h 55m
1 stop
$293Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
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3:35 pm - 10:57 am
MSY
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SMF
21h 22m
1 stop
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1:29 pm - 12:27 pm
SMF
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MSY
20h 58m
1 stop
$328Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30
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3:35 pm - 7:03 pm
MSY
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SMF
29h 28m
2 stops
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7:15 pm - 5:10 am
SMF
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MSY
7h 55m
1 stop
$332Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 12
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7:10 am - 1:57 pm
MSY
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SMF
8h 47m
1 stop
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6:13 am - 4:16 pm
SMF
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MSY
8h 03m
1 stop
$334Alaska Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 10
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8:00 pm - 6:20 pm
MSY
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SMF
24h 20m
1 stop
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7:58 pm - 5:30 am
SMF
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MSY
7h 32m
1 stop
$345Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Sep 16
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2:09 pm - 10:40 pm
MSY
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SMF
10h 31m
2 stops
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6:05 am - 3:17 pm
SMF
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MSY
7h 12m
1 stop
$351Delta
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Sep 16
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8:08 am - 1:28 pm
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SMF
7h 20m
1 stop
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6:05 am - 3:17 pm
SMF
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MSY
7h 12m
1 stop
$354Delta
Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10
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7:55 pm - 6:20 pm
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SMF
24h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 5:30 am
SMF
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MSY
7h 32m
1 stop
$358Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
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8:25 pm - 6:20 pm
MSY
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SMF
23h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 5:10 am
SMF
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MSY
7h 55m
1 stop
$359Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
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3:35 pm - 10:57 am
MSY
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SMF
21h 22m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:29 pm - 12:27 pm
SMF
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MSY
20h 58m
1 stop
$360Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to Sacramento flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Orleans to Sacramento to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Sacramento?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New Orleans to Sacramento departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New Orleans to Sacramento is August, where tickets cost $276 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $636 and $546 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$131
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from New Orleans to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from New Orleans to Sacramento

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Sacramento?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Sacramento was $131 for a one-way ticket and $293 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New Orleans and Sacramento?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Orleans to Sacramento?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Orleans to Sacramento?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between New Orleans and Sacramento.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Orleans to Sacramento, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Sacramento are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $445 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $426 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans to Sacramento?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Orleans to Sacramento.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Orleans to Sacramento?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from New Orleans is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Orleans to Sacramento?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sacramento with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and SMF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Orleans to Sacramento?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sacramento from New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from New Orleans to Sacramento

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Orleans to Sacramento. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Orleans to Sacramento? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4237 reviews
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7.0Food
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8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MDW - LAX
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Had a great flight. Delayed takeoff, but comfortable. Snacks were good.

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

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