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$37+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to California

SMF — LAX
Dec 3 — Dec 101
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to California

Sat 11/215:11 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Tue 11/248:43 am -
Nonstop1h 32m
Deal found 10/31$90
Fri 11/208:36 am -
Nonstop1h 24m
Mon 11/233:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 10/29$91
Sat 12/55:11 pm -
Nonstop1h 32m
Mon 12/77:41 pm -
1 stop20h 32m
Deal found 10/30$92
Thu 12/35:11 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sun 12/68:04 am -
Nonstop1h 47m
Deal found 11/2$93
Tue 12/15:11 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Thu 12/37:41 pm -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 10/30$96
Mon 11/235:11 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sun 12/68:04 am -
Nonstop1h 47m
Deal found 11/1$97
Wed 12/25:11 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sun 12/68:04 am -
Nonstop1h 47m
Deal found 11/1$98
Fri 11/208:36 am -
Nonstop1h 24m
Fri 11/273:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 10/29$98
Tue 11/2412:25 pm -
1 stop27h 29m
Tue 12/88:04 am -
Nonstop1h 47m
Deal found 10/30$99
Wed 12/92:57 pm -
Nonstop1h 31m
Fri 12/114:16 pm -
1 stop19h 19m
Deal found 10/30$100
Thu 12/35:11 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Fri 12/256:42 pm -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 10/31$101
Fri 11/205:11 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Wed 12/24:25 pm -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 10/30$102

Find flight deals from Sacramento to California

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$90
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$37
(CheapOair)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$224
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Sacramento Intl to California
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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SacramentoSan Diego

SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/1

3:03 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/19

6:10 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/7

7:00 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/20

6:42 am-8:17 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/24

9:15 am-10:50 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/4

9:05 am-11:45 am

1 stop2h 40m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$64

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/22

5:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 20m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$69

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/8

8:55 am-2:30 pm

2 stops5h 35m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$74

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF Sacramento Intl - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/27

6:10 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$79

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF Sacramento Intl - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/4

8:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$79

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to California (average of $222). Flying from Sacramento to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 CA?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to California in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to California

The most flights from SMF to USCA are scheduled on a Sunday (82 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Sacramento to California flights typically cost between $142 and $313 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $90 on Frontier (Nov 21-Nov 24).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sacramento to California, you should look to book at least 53 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to California, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to California?

    Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sacramento to California.

  • How popular is this Sacramento to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to California in 2h 40m. Fly via Southwest, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 480 mi between Sacramento and California. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sacramento to California are Frontier ($29), Alaska Airlines ($58), and Southwest ($58).

  • What are the most popular routes from Sacramento to California?

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sacramento to California on time: KLM (98%), Qatar Airways (96%), China Eastern (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to California?

    The cheapest flight price from Sacramento to California is $88. On average you can expect to pay $708. The most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $78.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to California 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 California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to California (average of $222). Flying from Sacramento to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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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Alternative routes for Sacramento to California

Top 8 airlines flying from Sacramento to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$44Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$91Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$116Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$131Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$137Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$146Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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