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$57+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Atlanta (SMF - ATL)

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SMF — ATL
May 6 — May 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson are usually found in August or September, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Atlanta

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Atlanta (ATL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$238
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$57
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$518
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sacramento Intl-Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson flights.
From Sacramento Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Atlanta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Atlanta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/710:41 amSMF - ATL
2 stops20h 28mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/127:16 pmATL - SMF
2 stops17h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$237
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/411:56 amSMF - ATL
1 stop14h 43mFrontier
Wed 5/710:50 amATL - SMF
1 stop28h 38mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$238
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1710:41 amSMF - ATL
2 stops9h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/197:16 amATL - SMF
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$239
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2812:56 pmSMF - ATL
1 stop8h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 6/34:07 pmATL - SMF
1 stop9h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$288
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/312:56 pmSMF - ATL
1 stop8h 03mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/105:56 pmATL - SMF
1 stop8h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/77:40 pmSMF - ATL
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Mon 8/1110:05 amATL - SMF
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/17:26 pmSMF - ATL
2 stops9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/86:18 pmATL - SMF
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/287:00 amSMF - ATL
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/319:00 amATL - SMF
2 stops12h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$425
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2912:09 pmSMF - ATL
Nonstop4h 34mDelta
Wed 6/48:57 pmATL - SMF
Nonstop4h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/29$439

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Atlanta that are best for you.

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SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/18

7:37 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops18h 12m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 5/20

7:05 am-9:46 am

3 stops29h 41m

$238

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/17

10:41 am-10:49 pm

2 stops9h 08m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 5/19

7:16 am-11:06 am

1 stop6h 50m

$239

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/15

1:18 pm-6:13 am

1 stop13h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 5/19

7:16 am-11:06 am

1 stop6h 50m

$268

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/28

12:56 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 6/3

4:07 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$288

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/3

12:56 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 6/10

5:56 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$297

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/7

7:40 pm-6:05 am

1 stop7h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 8/11

10:05 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$333

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/1

7:26 pm-8:24 am

2 stops9h 58m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 7/8

6:18 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$367

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/28

7:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 8/31

9:00 am-6:03 pm

2 stops12h 03m

$425

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/29

12:09 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 6/4

8:57 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

$439

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/3

7:37 pm-6:00 am

1 stop7h 23m

$57

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Atlanta in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Atlanta flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Atlanta flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Atlanta flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Atlanta flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Atlanta flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Atlanta

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Atlanta. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sacramento to Atlanta may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta (average of $190). Flying from Sacramento to Atlanta in June is currently the most expensive (average of $247). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to ATL?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Atlanta. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 58% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Atlanta. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Atlanta flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Atlanta

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Atlanta. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from SMF to ATL are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Atlanta by month

Plan your trip to Atlanta by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Atlanta ranges from 3.4 - 5.3 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Atlanta when rainfall is around 3.4 in.

Temperature in Atlanta by month

Plan your trip to Atlanta by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Atlanta, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Atlanta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Atlanta. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Atlanta. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Sacramento to Atlanta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Atlanta. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Atlanta from Sacramento?

    Although Sacramento is the capital of California, it is not a very large city in California or the United States. The airport in Sacramento is called Sacramento International Airport and it is 10 miles northwest of downtown Sacramento. Although it is not a very large airport compared to some of the other airports in the state, it can still provide you with a flight plan to Atlanta. When you arrive in Atlanta at the airport, you will arrive at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), which is the only airport that you are able to arrive at in Atlanta. The flight is cross country, and the time it takes depends on whether you choose a direct flight or an indirect flight.

  • What airlines fly directly from Sacramento to Atlanta?

    There are a few airlines that fly directly from Sacramento to Atlanta. One of these airlines is Delta. Delta is a major airline in the United States and is one of the airlines that offers the most direct flights often. Your flight is from the northern United States to the southern United States, so the flight will be longer than some other flights available in the United States. The direct flight with Delta will run you, on average, 4h 30min. Some of the other airlines that fly from Sacramento to Atlanta are Frontier, Spirit, United, and American Airlines. The airline you choose to go with will determine whether the flight is direct or indirect, and furthermore, will also determine where the layovers will be. The flight times for indirect flights span from 6h 30min to 14h 45min. It is important to consider various factors like whether a flight is direct or indirect, the journey time, the layover location, and the airline when choosing a flight.

  • What are the layover options between Sacramento and Atlanta?

    There are a lot of flights available that can take you from Sacramento to Atlanta. Some of the stops are Los Angeles, Denver, Phoenix, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Seattle. Some locations, like Seattle, are not in between the two locations, Sacramento and Atlanta, so you should choose the flight which is most convenient for you. Even though Seattle is not between Sacramento and Atlanta, the journey time is less than some of the other flights that do have a layover in between. Be vigilant and find the flight which suits you best.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta?

    The flight from Sacramento to Atlanta is a domestic one, so naturally, you will not need a visa to enter Atlanta. However, it would be smart to keep your passport on you as you will be asked to produce this at the airport.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta?

    If you book a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta, you will be flying from Sacramento Intl to Hartsfield-Jackson. Flights to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) from Sacramento Intl (SMF) take 4h 27m for a nonstop flight. There are 13 flights from Sacramento Intl to Atlanta per day from 7 airlines.

  • How popular is this Sacramento to Atlanta flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Atlanta round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $238, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Atlanta.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines. Spirit Airlines is priced at 54% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $57. Users have also found prices from $109 and $149 on Frontier and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to Atlanta?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta consider choosing Scandinavian Airlines (98%), Aeromexico (96%) or Delta (94%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Atlanta?

    While on average a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta is generally $882, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $138. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), you can expect to pay $126 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Atlanta that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Atlanta flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Atlanta?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Atlanta.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Atlanta?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Atlanta by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta (average of $190). Flying from Sacramento to Atlanta in June is currently the most expensive (average of $247). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Sacramento to Atlanta

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Atlanta. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$248Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$295Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$369Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$463Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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