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$80+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Dallas

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — DFW
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:16 pmSMF - DFW
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Sat 1/178:00 amDFW - SMF
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$286
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:16 pmSMF - DFW
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Mon 1/57:15 amDFW - SMF
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$304
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/3012:52 pmSMF - DFW
1 stop18h 47mFrontier
Sun 1/410:47 pmDFW - SMF
1 stop20h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:20 pmSMF - DFW
1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/134:45 pmDFW - SMF
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$310
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:16 pmSMF - DFW
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Sun 1/410:54 pmDFW - SMF
1 stop15h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/312:55 pmSMF - DAL
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Tue 1/1311:30 amDAL - SMF
2 stops7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$315
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/246:16 pmSMF - DFW
1 stop22h 56mFrontier
Sun 1/48:39 pmDFW - SMF
1 stop17h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$319
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2612:52 pmSMF - DFW
1 stop9h 17mFrontier
Mon 1/57:15 amDFW - SMF
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$328
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/296:16 pmSMF - DFW
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Fri 1/210:25 pmDFW - SMF
1 stop15h 51mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/318:04 amSMF - DFW
Nonstop3h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/135:45 pmDFW - SMF
Nonstop3h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$335
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:37 amSMF - DFW
1 stop22h 11mFrontier
Tue 1/64:44 pmDFW - SMF
2 stops45h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2412:30 pmSMF - DAL
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Sun 1/49:35 pmDAL - SMF
Nonstop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$394

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Dallas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Dallas (A78). 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 December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$260
(Southwest)

One-way from

$80
(Kiwi.com)

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November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$434
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Dallas that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Dallas that are best for you.

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SacramentoDallas

SMF - DAL

SMFDAL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/14

8:25 am-3:20 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Dallas Love Field

Sat 1/17

2:55 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$260

SacramentoDallas

SMF - DAL

SMFDAL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/13

9:35 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Dallas Love Field

Tue 1/20

5:20 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$260

SacramentoDallas

SMF - DAL

SMFDAL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/14

9:35 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 1/21

4:50 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$269

SacramentoDallas

SMF - DAL

SMFDAL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/6

12:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Dallas Love Field

Sat 1/17

1:45 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$275

SacramentoDallas

SMF - DAL

SMFDAL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/15

5:10 am-1:20 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Dallas Love Field

Tue 1/20

4:50 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$276

SacramentoDallas

SMF - DAL

SMFDAL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/18

12:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Dallas Love Field

Mon 2/23

8:25 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$281

SacramentoDallas

SMF - DFW

SMFDFW

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/25

8:16 am-5:14 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 1/27

4:54 pm-8:36 am

1 stop17h 42m

$283

SacramentoDallas

SMF - DFW

SMFDFW

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/14

11:21 am-9:34 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 1/21

1:43 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$284

SacramentoDallas

SMF - DAL

SMFDAL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/21

9:00 am-5:30 pm

2 stops6h 30m

Dallas Love Field

Sat 1/24

2:55 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$284

SacramentoDallas

SMF - DFW

SMFDFW

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/24

9:00 am-9:49 pm

1 stop10h 49m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 1/28

8:00 am-7:22 pm

2 stops13h 22m

$286

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Dallas

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Dallas. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sacramento to Dallas is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Dallas (average of $98). Flying from Sacramento to Dallas in July is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 DFW?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Dallas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

When flying from Sacramento to Dallas, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Dallas. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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

The best insider tips for Sacramento to Dallas flights

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

For weekday morning flights, allow extra time for security at SMF, especially on Mondays when lines can extend into the parking garage.

Read more about SMFBy Matt Meltzer
DAL

DAL offers a quick 20-minute drive to downtown Dallas, with rideshares and public transit available for easy access.

Read more about DALBy Paul Rubio
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Matt Meltzer

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Expert on DAL

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Paul Rubio

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas. 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 Dallas. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Dallas, such as Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,190 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Dallas. 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?

    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 Dallas. 5 airlines have flights from Sacramento Intl to Dallas on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl to Dallas should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 6 outbound flights to Dallas per day.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Dallas?

    A quick flight from Sacramento to Dallas can take about 4h 55m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $260. The distance between Sacramento and Dallas is about 1438 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Dallas round-trip from $114. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $149, and Delta, from $269. Spirit Airlines is priced at 72% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $52. Users have also found prices from $65 and $149 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sacramento to Dallas are American Airlines (79%), Finnair (75%) and Qatar Airways (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Dallas?

    While on average a flight from Sacramento to Dallas is generally $1,109, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $153. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Dallas/Fort Worth), you can expect to pay $241 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Dallas 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Dallas (average of $98). Flying from Sacramento to Dallas in July is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Dallas

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Dallas. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$119Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$155Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$269Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$295Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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