Sacramento to New Orleans (SMF–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Sacramento to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,875 mi 2h 31m nonstop +2h ahead 50 1-stop hubs

SMF–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,875 miles in approximately 2h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 78% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,509
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric SMF→MSY OAK→MSY SFO→MSY
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 8
Weekly flights 0 – 28
Flight time 2h 31m 4h 2m 3h 55m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Oakland (OAK) to New Orleans flights · San Francisco (SFO) to New Orleans flights · San Jose (SJC) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,875 mi / 3,017 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 31m.
Facts

SMF–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,875 mi / 3,017 km
Flight time2h 31m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 2h 31m. The route covers 1,875 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, SJC, SCF, VNY, APA, SNA, OAK, MKE, AVL, PDK, MKC, LGA, APF, MCI, SAT, OKC, CGF, CVG, TYS, BDL, MIA, IAD, IAH, BNA, PDX, ATL, MDW, DFW, MCO, JFK, PHX, LAX, LAS, SLC, CLT, DAL, BWI, SFO, SEA, ORD, AUS, STL, DEN, HOU, SAN, DTW, EWR, MSP, AFW and ADS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SMF to MSY

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines.

SMF to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to MSY ranges from 2 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,875 miles (3,017 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).