Love Field

$158+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Love Field (DAL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — DAL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Dallas Love Field are usually found in November or October, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Love Field

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Love Field (DAL). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$315
(Southwest)

One-way from

$158
(Southwest)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$492
From Sacramento Intl to Dallas Love Field
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Dallas Love Field
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Love Field
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Love Field. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/165:00 amSMF - DAL
Nonstop3h 20mSouthwest
Tue 7/2211:50 amDAL - SMF
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/147:05 pmSMF - DAL
2 stops12h 19mDelta
Mon 8/183:52 pmDAL - SMF
2 stops9h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/12$395

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

Love Field

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoDallas

SMF - DAL

SMFDAL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/16

5:00 am-10:20 am

Nonstop3h 20m

Dallas Love Field

Tue 7/22

11:50 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$315

SacramentoDallas

SMF - DAL

SMFDAL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/14

7:05 pm-9:24 am

2 stops12h 19m

Dallas Love Field

Mon 8/18

3:52 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$395

SacramentoDallas

SMF - DAL

SMFDAL

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/12

5:05 am-10:25 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$158

SacramentoDallas

SMF - DAL

SMFDAL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/22

12:25 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$160

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The best insider tips for Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport trip
Airports
SMF

For weekday morning flights, arrive early at SMF as security lines can back up into the parking garage, especially on Mondays.

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
DAL

DAL is just a 20-minute drive from downtown Dallas. Consider rideshares or public transit for convenient airport-city transfers.

Read more about DALby Paul Rubio
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Expert on DAL

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Love Field

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Love Field. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport, you should look to book at least 89 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 month to book a flight from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport (average of $287). Flying from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $382). 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 DAL?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Love Field. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Love Field by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dallas Love Field Airport ranges from 1.9 - 4.9 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Dallas Love Field Airport when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

Temperature in Love Field by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dallas Love Field Airport, 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 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Love Field

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Love Field. 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 Love Field. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and Delta from Sacramento to Dallas by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Love Field. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Dallas Love Field from Sacramento. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Dallas Love Field should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily outbound flights to Dallas Love Field from 1 airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport round-trip?

    Southwest, at $315, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. Southwest is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    While on average a flight from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport is generally $355, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Dallas Love Field), you can expect to pay $342 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Love Field?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Love Field 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 Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport (average of $287). Flying from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $382). 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 airline flying from Sacramento to Love Field

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SouthwestCheapest$282Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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