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$394+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Gainesville (SMF - GNV)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — GNV
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Gainesville

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Gainesville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Gainesville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 2/255:15 pm
SMF
-
GNV
2 stops13h 09m
Delta
Wed 3/44:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 32m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/1910:00 am
SMF
-
GNV
2 stops10h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 5/265:18 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop9h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$452
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 5/1910:40 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
Tue 5/264:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 51m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$488
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 2/76:37 am
SMF
-
GNV
2 stops14h 20m
American Airlines
Sat 2/213:09 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop9h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$510
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Fri 5/2910:40 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
Sun 5/314:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 51m
Delta
Deal found 1/29$531
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 2/712:56 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop6h 33m
Delta
Sat 2/216:00 am
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 14m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$536
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Fri 6/2610:40 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
Sun 6/284:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 51m
Delta
Deal found 1/29$561

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Gainesville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Gainesville (GNV). 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$394
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$536
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From Sacramento Intl to Gainesville Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Gainesville that are best for you.

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Gainesville

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SacramentoGainesville

SMF - GNV

SMFGNV

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/25

5:15 pm-9:24 am

2 stops13h 09m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 3/4

4:59 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$394

SacramentoGainesville

SMF - GNV

SMFGNV

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/19

10:00 am-11:51 pm

2 stops10h 51m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 5/26

5:18 pm-12:09 am

1 stop9h 51m

$452

SacramentoGainesville

SMF - GNV

SMFGNV

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/19

10:40 pm-9:23 am

1 stop7h 43m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 5/26

4:59 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$488

SacramentoGainesville

SMF - GNV

SMFGNV

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/29

10:40 pm-9:23 am

1 stop7h 43m

Gainesville Regional

Sun 5/31

4:59 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$531

SacramentoGainesville

SMF - GNV

SMFGNV

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/26

10:40 pm-9:23 am

1 stop7h 43m

Gainesville Regional

Sun 6/28

4:59 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$561

SacramentoGainesville

SMF - GNV

SMFGNV

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/26

11:31 am-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 3/31

7:17 am-3:50 pm

2 stops11h 33m

$577

SacramentoGainesville

SMF - GNV

SMFGNV

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/13

10:20 pm-9:24 am

1 stop8h 04m

Gainesville Regional

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop8h 14m

$605

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/26

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Gainesville

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 Gainesville in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-Gainesville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Gainesville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Gainesville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Gainesville flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Gainesville 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 Gainesville

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Gainesville (average of $105). Flying from Sacramento to Gainesville in February is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gainesville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gainesville. 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 Gainesville. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Sacramento to Gainesville by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Gainesville?

    Delta and American Airlines can get you from Sacramento to Gainesville in just under 10h 51m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2311 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to Gainesville is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $388 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $432. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Gainesville for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Gainesville (average of $105). Flying from Sacramento to Gainesville in February is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to Gainesville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Gainesville. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$388Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$432Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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