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$428+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Gainesville (SMF - GNV)

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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — GNV
Aug 9 — Aug 161
Sun 8/9
Sun 8/16
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 July 10, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Sun 11/2210:40 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop7h 44m
Delta
Sat 1/24:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 56m
Delta
Deal found 7/9$542
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Thu 7/235:18 am
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop8h 28m
American Airlines
Mon 7/275:21 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$627
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 7/237:41 pm
SMF
-
GNV
2 stops13h 42m
Delta
Mon 7/273:41 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop10h 12m
Delta
Deal found 7/7$632
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Mon 8/1710:14 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Thu 8/201:08 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 34m
Delta
Deal found 7/9$855
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Mon 8/175:31 am
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop8h 16m
American Airlines
Thu 8/206:15 am
GNV
-
SMF
2 stops10h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9$860
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 12/2312:42 am
SMF
-
GNV
2 stops11h 20m
American Airlines
Thu 12/244:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
2 stops10h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8$1,416

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 July 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$542
(Delta)

One-way from

$428
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$544
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Gainesville 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 July 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Gainesville that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoGainesville

SMF - GNV

SMFGNV

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/22

10:40 pm-9:24 am

1 stop7h 44m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 1/2

4:59 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$542

SacramentoGainesville

SMF - GNV

SMFGNV

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/23

5:18 am-4:46 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Gainesville Regional

Mon 7/27

5:21 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$627

SacramentoGainesville

SMF - GNV

SMFGNV

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/23

7:41 pm-12:23 pm

2 stops13h 42m

Gainesville Regional

Mon 7/27

3:41 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$632

SacramentoGainesville

SMF - GNV

SMFGNV

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/24

6:00 am-3:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Gainesville Regional

Thu 12/24

4:59 pm-12:32 am

2 stops10h 33m

$855

SacramentoGainesville

SMF - GNV

SMFGNV

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/17

10:14 pm-9:23 am

1 stop8h 09m

Gainesville Regional

Thu 8/20

1:08 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$855
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

SacramentoGainesville

SMF - GNV

SMFGNV

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/24

6:00 am-3:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$428

SacramentoGainesville

SMF - GNV

SMFGNV

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/24

9:10 am-10:27 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$433

SacramentoGainesville

SMF - GNV

SMFGNV

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/25

6:40 pm-10:19 am

2 stops12h 39m

$433

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Deals found on 7/8

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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 July.
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.

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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 July 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,802 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,802 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,802 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.

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 7h 44m. Your travel time can differ by up to 44m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2311 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Sacramento to Gainesville

Discover the top airline 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 July 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$388Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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