How to get from Sacramento to New Orleans: connecting flights, about 7h 49m total

Flights from Sacramento to New Orleans

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Las Vegas: 7h 49m
two tickets, via Dallas: $214
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,880 mi (3,025 km)

fastest

Via Las Vegas

7h 49m

with the connection

Sacramento to Las Vegas flight 1h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to New Orleans flight 3h 24m

Via Houston

7h 50m

with the connection

Sacramento to Houston flight 3h 40m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to New Orleans: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.

Houston to New Orleans flight 1h 10m

two ticketsfrom $483

Via Phoenix

7h 51m

with the connection

Sacramento to Phoenix flight 1h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Phoenix to New Orleans flight 2h 56m

Via Dallas

7h 53m

with the connection

Sacramento to Dallas flight 3h 28m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to New Orleans: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to New Orleans flight 1h 25m

two ticketsfrom $214

Via Los Angeles

8h 5m

with the connection

Sacramento to Los Angeles flight 1h 25m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to New Orleans: Los Angeles International, Ontario International.

Los Angeles to New Orleans flight 3h 40m

two ticketsfrom $214

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

From Sacramento to cities closest to New Orleans

Sacramento to Houston Houston: 319 mi (513 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 40m from $160 Sacramento to Atlanta Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 4h 30m from $145 Sacramento to Dallas Dallas: 442 mi (711 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 28m from $102 Sacramento to San Antonio San Antonio: 506 mi (815 km) from New Orleans, flight 4h 40m from $241 Sacramento to Cancun Cancun: 639 mi (1,029 km) from New Orleans, flight 7h 33m Sacramento to Charlotte Charlotte: 649 mi (1,044 km) from New Orleans, flight 4h 39m from $234

To New Orleans from cities closest to Sacramento

San Francisco to New Orleans San Francisco: 75 mi (121 km) from Sacramento, flight 5h 25m from $112 Los Angeles to New Orleans Los Angeles: 361 mi (581 km) from Sacramento, flight 3h 40m from $171 Las Vegas to New Orleans Las Vegas: 386 mi (621 km) from Sacramento, flight 3h 24m San Diego to New Orleans San Diego: 472 mi (760 km) from Sacramento, flight 3h 35m Seattle to New Orleans Seattle: 626 mi (1,007 km) from Sacramento, flight 4h 38m Phoenix to New Orleans Phoenix: 634 mi (1,020 km) from Sacramento, flight 2h 56m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Sacramento to New Orleans?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Las Vegas.

What is the fastest way to fly from Sacramento to New Orleans?

Via Las Vegas: 1h 25m to the connection, 3h 24m after it, about 7h 49m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Sacramento to New Orleans with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $214. 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 Sacramento and New Orleans?

Las Vegas (7h 49m total), Houston (7h 50m total), Phoenix (7h 51m total), Dallas (7h 53m total) and Los Angeles (8h 5m total).

How far is New Orleans from Sacramento?

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.