Cheap flights from SMF to MSY (Sacramento Intl. to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SMF to MSY starting at $125 One Way, $242 Round Trip

Prices starting at $242 for return flights and $125 for one-way flights to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
SMF
Sacramento
MSY
New Orleans
$242 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$242
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 1 from Sacramento to New Orleans, returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $242 found 3 days ago
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
SMF
Sacramento
MSY
New Orleans
$262 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$262
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Sacramento to New Orleans, returning Mon, Sep 28, priced at $262 found 14 hours ago
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
SMF
Sacramento
MSY
New Orleans
$287 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Sacramento to New Orleans, returning Mon, Sep 28, priced at $287 found 14 hours ago
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
SMF
Sacramento
MSY
New Orleans
$337 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$337
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Sacramento to New Orleans, returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $337 found 14 hours ago
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
SMF
Sacramento
MSY
New Orleans
$337 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$337
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Sacramento to New Orleans, returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $337 found 14 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

Airport Hotels near Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

The Jung Hotel and Residences

The Jung Hotel and Residences

4 out of 5
1500 Canal St New Orleans LA
$93 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$111 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,694 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. One of my favs."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

The Jung Hotel and Residences
Hyatt House New Orleans/Downtown

Hyatt House New Orleans/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
1250 Poydras St New Orleans LA
$126 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
$149 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,373 reviews)
"Rooms were comfy, clean property, and the breakfast was great!"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2026

Hyatt House New Orleans/Downtown
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Downtown

Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Downtown

3.5 out of 5
212 Loyola Avenue New Orleans LA
$73 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$87 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In New Orleans

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
$123 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$145 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Le Richelieu Hotel

Le Richelieu Hotel

3 out of 5
1234 Chartres St New Orleans LA
$103 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$122 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,495 reviews)
"The proximity to hotspots in the French quarter is a plus. Secure onsite parking is a plus."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

Le Richelieu Hotel
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG

4 out of 5
739 Canal Street at Bourbon New Orleans LA
$94 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$112 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (6,147 reviews)
"Everything was great. It's close to all the excitement of Bourbon street, and French market."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

New Orleans Hotels With Airport Transportation

Best Western Plus New Orleans Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus New Orleans Airport Hotel

2.5 out of 5
189 W Airline Dr Kenner LA
$81 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
$93 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kenner. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff wasn't very friendly. The person checking us in was not very amicable and was borderline rude."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

Best Western Plus New Orleans Airport Hotel
Wyndham New Orleans Airport & Conference Center

Wyndham New Orleans Airport & Conference Center

2.5 out of 5
2829 Williams Blvd Kenner LA
$56 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$64 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kenner. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,751 reviews)
"It was a good location the rooms needed to be cleaned better but the staff was accommodating"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

Wyndham New Orleans Airport & Conference Center
Comfort Inn New Orleans Airport South

Comfort Inn New Orleans Airport South

2.5 out of 5
10151 Airline Hwy Saint Rose LA
$67 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$76 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Saint Rose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Morgan ...
Comfort Inn New Orleans Airport South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced New Orleans Hotels

Historic Streetcar Inn

Historic Streetcar Inn

3.5 out of 5
1509 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans LA
$134 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
$153 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this guesthouse in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, concierge services, and cable/satellite TV service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Historic Streetcar Inn
Holiday Inn Express New Orleans - Arts District by IHG

Holiday Inn Express New Orleans - Arts District by IHG

3 out of 5
936 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans LA
$78 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$93 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,466 reviews)
"The staff was amazing! Everyone that I came into contact with, was very polite, energetic and professional. I had a few concerns with my room, but the manager was attentive and responsive! I would definitely stay here again. It’s a great location for ease of getting to the Children’s Hospital. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

Holiday Inn Express New Orleans - Arts District by IHG
Crescent Palms Motel

Crescent Palms Motel

2 out of 5
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, New Orleans LA
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Smoothie King Center and Caesars Superdome are ...
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Crescent Palms Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in New Orleans

Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans

Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans

4 out of 5
820 Poydras Street New Orleans LA
$121 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$143 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,178 reviews)
"Check-in was great! Jamie is the friendliest person we’ve ever met at a hotel desk. Other staff were friendly too. Room was very nice and clean. Water pressure great in shower and no shortage of hot water. The kickback from 5:30-7 is an unheard of amenity, with free drinks and a buffet meal. They ..."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans
Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

4 out of 5
833 Poydras St New Orleans LA
$152 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$180 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was clean. The staff were very nice and helpful."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Maison Dupuy

Maison Dupuy

3.5 out of 5
1001 Toulouse St New Orleans LA
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
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Maison Dupuy
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SMF to MSY Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SMF Address & GPS
Address:
6900 Airport Boulevard
Sacramento CA, 95837
United States
IATA Code:
SMF
Longitude:
-121.593695
Latitude:
38.692283
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
MSY Address & GPS
Address:
900 Airline Highway
New Orleans LA, 70062
United States
IATA Code:
MSY
Longitude:
-90.256391
Latitude:
29.984564
Time Zone:
America/Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to MSY?
If you want to fly from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY), be prepared to change planes. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are airlines that operate on this route with just one stopover. Use the time to stretch out your legs and enjoy a good coffee!
What is the shortest flight from SMF to MSY?
From Sacramento, the exciting sights and sounds of New Orleans are 5 hours and 26 minutes away. Lock in your favorite seat, or perhaps even upgrade to one with a little more legroom, and get to your destination in pure comfort.
How many hours flight from SMF to MSY?
On average, it takes 5 hours and 30 minutes to fly from SMF to MSY. Breeze through the journey by watching movies and listening to podcasts. Alternatively, use the time to catch up on some rest.
What airlines have the most flights from Sacramento Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
If you're hoping to book with an airline that offers direct flights from SMF to MSY, you're out of luck. You'll have to make at least one stop to get to your destination.

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