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Cheapest round-trip
$293
Typical prices: $379-$517
Frontier
Fri 7/31Thu 8/6
SMF - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$159
Typical prices: $175-$293
Frontier
Fri 7/17
SMF - MSY • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $293 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $331 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 32m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 54% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to New Orleans (SMF-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to New Orleans 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to New Orleans

Fri, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 6
Frontier Logo
11:25 am - 9:03 pm
SMF
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MSY
7h 38m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:48 pm - 10:35 am
MSY
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SMF
14h 47m
1 stop
$293Frontier
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
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7:15 pm - 5:10 am
SMF
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MSY
7h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 12:34 pm
MSY
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SMF
18h 04m
1 stop
$325Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 9
Frontier Logo
11:25 am - 9:03 pm
SMF
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MSY
7h 38m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:48 pm - 10:35 am
MSY
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SMF
14h 47m
1 stop
$328Frontier
Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 9
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7:15 pm - 5:00 am
SMF
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MSY
7h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 6:20 pm
MSY
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SMF
24h 20m
1 stop
$330Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 22
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7:15 pm - 5:00 am
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MSY
7h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 7:03 pm
MSY
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SMF
25h 03m
1 stop
$336Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16
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7:15 pm - 5:00 am
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MSY
7h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 7:03 pm
MSY
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SMF
24h 58m
1 stop
$347Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 17 - Tue, Jul 21
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11:25 am - 9:03 pm
SMF
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MSY
7h 38m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:19 pm - 9:26 am
MSY
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SMF
18h 07m
1 stop
$349Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
Delta Logo
11:10 am - 12:05 am
SMF
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MSY
10h 55m
2 stops
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10:40 am - 7:30 pm
MSY
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SMF
10h 50m
2 stops
$350Delta
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
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11:17 am - 9:51 pm
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MSY
8h 34m
1 stop
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2:09 pm - 10:40 pm
MSY
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SMF
10h 31m
2 stops
$351Delta
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21
Frontier Logo
11:52 am - 2:40 pm
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MSY
24h 48m
1 stop
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1:22 pm - 7:03 pm
MSY
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SMF
7h 41m
1 stop
$353Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to New Orleans flights

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to New Orleans, 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 Sacramento to New Orleans is August, where tickets cost $366 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $536 and $492 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to New Orleans?

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to New Orleans, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$159
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Sacramento to New Orleans

When to book flights from Sacramento to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to New Orleans

  • Does Sacramento International Airport (SMF) offer parking facilities?

    You can fly from Sacramento to New Orleans anxiety-free with the knowledge that your automobile is secure. SMF features on-site and off-site parking lots close to the airport terminals. The Hourly Parking Lot in Terminal B is ideal for brief stays. The Daily Parking Lot, before the door to the car park at Airport Boulevard, is connected to Terminals A and B via a pedestrian bridge. The East and West Economy Lots are further from the airports and offer lower parking prices. The Daily and Economy lots have airport shuttles as well.

  • Does SMF offer services for passengers with disabilities?

    SMF intends to provide universally accessible services for the convenience of its guests. Many accessibility facilities, including visual paging, braille signs, and TDD telephones, are available throughout the terminals. Additionally, special needs guests are afforded lift-equipped shuttles and disabled parking lots. For wheelchair and baggage assistance, be sure to notify your airline while reserving your Sacramento to New Orleans ticket.

  • Where is the waiting area for arriving passengers at MSY?

    MSY has a lot at the junction at the end of Hollande Street. You cannot wait for arriving passengers curbside at the terminal buildings, but the mobile lot works well, and you can wait for arriving passengers for up to an hour at the lot.

  • What are the eco-friendliest airlines plying the route from Sacramento to New Orleans?

    Flights from Sacramento to New Orleans with a single stop are the cheapest and eco-friendliest compared to those with two layovers. Flights on this route release approximately 850 kg of carbon per individual, with airlines Frontier and Southwest being the eco-friendliest. These release 45% and 38% less carbon, respectively.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to New Orleans was $159 for a one-way ticket and $293 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to New Orleans flight route.

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

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and New Orleans, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $456 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $405 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Sacramento to New Orleans.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and MSY 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 Sacramento to New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to New Orleans

  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hosts a Massage Bar at Terminal B, airside. Passengers who would like to ease their knotted muscles before heading to New Orleans can stop at the Massage Bar for spa treatments targeting your face, back, feet, or arms.
  • Escape the airport mayhem in Sacramento International Airport lounges. The airport boasts two Escape lounges, one at Gate 1 and one near security control, both of which require a lounge pass to enter. The lounges are a good place to catch up with your new read, and the Wi-Fi connectivity at the airport helps you keep in touch with current issues.
  • For those looking for business services at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), there's a business center in the ticket lobby next to the post office. They offer several services, including Wire transfers, faxing, and copying services.
  • Airport maneuvering can be a daunting task if you have luggage. Guests wishing to feast their eyes on MSY’s stores and eateries can stow their luggage at the Baggage Storage kiosk close to Baggage Claims 5 and 6. Rush it Courier operates a VIP Baggage Check Service for bulkier bags.
  • If you want to catch a shut eye after your trip to New Orleans, head to Comfort Inn and Suites New Orleans Airport North, a short distance from MSY. The hotel also has airport shuttles.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to New Orleans. 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 Sacramento to New Orleans? 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 4236 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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Flight was delayed, full flight and I had to change gates. Southwest flights are always late later in the day.

4.0 OkaySteven, Jun 2026
ONT - LAS
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Flight was delayed, full flight and I had to change gates. Southwest flights are always late later in the day.

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Subpar. The seating on the plane is almost unbearable. We are literally touching and/or sitting on each other which is totally unacceptable and shameful. Pilots and crew was very accommodating and friendly.

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Over 2.5 hour maintenance delay on first morning flight with no acknowledgement, compensation or even gesture of good will. Aircraft had overnighted at airport so issue should have been addressed prior to boarding. Over 3.5 hours before first slow and deliberate beverage service.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Agency very bad had to cancelled my booking too many changes in the flight changed my flight to 1 week

Trash. Sat on the runway for 40 mins…missed connecting flight because of it now I’m stuck. Thanks…a whole fkn lot.

The gate experience at LAX was abysmal (same for the arrival experience two days prior). Despite the LAX -> SAT schedule of two flights daily, our departure gate was at a smaller hub that we had to be bussed to from Terminal 4. Fortunately, I arrived at LAX extra early and had time to spare, but if I had not known, I might have missed my flight. I looked at the LAX airport map in the AA app and there was no indication of the additional boarding process. Lastly the gate area we were bussed to was crowded with limited food and beverage options. On flight, the fight attendant was hospitable and attentive, the flight was smooth, and AA's free (and working) wifi for AA members were all on the positive side.

Our flight from JFK to Madrid was delayed. We had to go from one side of the Madrid airport (Terminal 4s to the far end of terminal 4 - Gate K98) to our gate in less than 30 minutes. Put passport control and security/baggage check and that’s very hard unless you’re Usain Bolt. I called Iberia Airlines and the telephone customer service told me that I was going to have to pay to re-book. Luckily the help desk in the airport (who was dealing with dozens of people from the same JFK-Madrid flight) did not charge us extra to reschedule to a flight 8 hours later. They also gave us a voucher for breakfast and lunch. Glad the actual person at the airport had some actual sense.

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

I tried to book a flight with Jet Blue. Your third party company hijacked my attempt with a website that looked like I was booking with Jet Blue. I realized it when I paid. I tried to cancel and was told by a man in India that there were no refunds. $735 stolen, Thanks Kayak!

It was inexplicably canceled and we are stuck in LA, haven't gotten home and it has been an inconvenience having lost work (on unpaid leave for my husband).

JetBlue worker, Blythe, was so amazing at the DCA counter. If it wasn’t for her, I’m not sure we would’ve made it through. Please thank her!

They lost my luggage and refuse to help. Terrible airline. I've never experienced worse customer service in my life. Pretty much just told me too bad that I lost all my luggage, not caring that I am stuck in Europe for 2 weeks with absolutely nothing.

You should have had Wifi to make it much enjoyable.

The flight out was delayed from 3:40pm to 5pm and again to 8pm. We boarded after 5pm, had to disembark because they could not get the Engine started, then we switched gates and got a new plane and did not board until after 8pm.

The flight was delayed after already taxiing from the gate due to a malfunction. After 3 hours we were told the flight was canceled. The next flight available was Sunday. My daughter and I stayed overnight in the airport due to this issue. I was given a $12 meal voucher. Unacceptable

Whole experience was poor. Delayed 2 hours. Lied about the delays. Was all jet blues fault and tried to blame on air traffic control. Sent out other let trips and wouldn't allow people to switch aircraft.

My bag was not loaded on my flight. it was not communicated to me until i was waiting for my bag at my destination. there was no confirmation of when my bag was arriving and no way to track it.

Nice plane, clean, wifi available and movies. All the flight attendants were courteous.

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