How to get from New Orleans to Sacramento

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dallas: about 8h 25m including the connection. Other options: via Las Vegas, Houston, Phoenix and Los Angeles. Two tickets from $171.

Flights from New Orleans to Sacramento

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas
8h 25m
two tickets, via Las Vegas
$171
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,880 mi (3,025 km)
fastest
Via Dallas
8h 25m
with the connection
New Orleans to Dallas flight 1h 35m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Sacramento: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Sacramento flight 3h 50m
two ticketsfrom $211
Via Las Vegas
8h 34m
with the connection
New Orleans to Las Vegas flight 3h 59m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Sacramento flight 1h 35m
two ticketsfrom $171
Via Houston
8h 39m
with the connection
New Orleans to Houston flight 1h 20m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to Sacramento: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.
Houston to Sacramento flight 4h 19m
two ticketsfrom $483
Via Phoenix
8h 40m
with the connection
New Orleans to Phoenix flight 3h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Phoenix to Sacramento flight 2h 5m
two ticketsfrom $294
Via Los Angeles
8h 52m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Sacramento: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Sacramento flight 1h 30m
two ticketsfrom $188

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Sacramento?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.
What is the fastest way to fly from New Orleans to Sacramento?
Via Dallas: 1h 35m to the connection, 3h 50m after it, about 8h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from New Orleans to Sacramento with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $171. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between New Orleans and Sacramento?
Dallas (8h 25m total), Las Vegas (8h 34m total), Houston (8h 39m total), Phoenix (8h 40m total) and Los Angeles (8h 52m total).
How far is Sacramento from New Orleans?
1,880 mi (3,025 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.