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$289+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Lafayette (SMF - LFT)

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — LFT
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Lafayette

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Lafayette (LFT). 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$288
From Sacramento Intl to Lafayette Regional
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Lafayette
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Lafayette. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/72:54 pmSMF - LFT
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/95:59 pmLFT - SMF
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/247:06 amSMF - LFT
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/284:20 pmLFT - SMF
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 10/1211:55 pmSMF - LFT
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/194:36 pmLFT - SMF
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$491
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 12/185:10 amSMF - LFT
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/1512:10 pmLFT - SMF
2 stops11h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$582
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 12/182:15 pmSMF - LFT
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/154:10 pmLFT - SMF
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$616
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/2211:59 pmSMF - LFT
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/265:54 pmLFT - SMF
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$672

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Lafayette 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Lafayette that are best for you.

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Return

Price

SacramentoLafayette

SMF - LFT

SMFLFT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/3

10:40 pm-10:24 am

1 stop9h 44m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 3/7

5:15 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$289

SacramentoLafayette

SMF - LFT

SMFLFT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/7

2:54 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 11/9

5:59 pm-12:34 am

1 stop8h 35m

$369

SacramentoLafayette

SMF - LFT

SMFLFT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/3

8:27 am-5:52 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 3/7

2:09 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops10h 13m

$409

SacramentoLafayette

SMF - LFT

SMFLFT

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/12

11:55 pm-9:35 am

1 stop7h 40m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 10/19

4:36 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$491

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Deals found on 9/12

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Lafayette

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Lafayette

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Lafayette (average of $323). Flying from Sacramento to Lafayette in March is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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 Lafayette

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lafayette. 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 Lafayette. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Sacramento to Lafayette 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
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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

    Delta and American Airlines can get you from Sacramento to Lafayette in just under 6h 21m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 23m. There are 1775 mi between Sacramento and Lafayette. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sacramento to Lafayette round-trip?

    Currently priced at $288, American Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Lafayette and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. American Airlines is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Lafayette (average of $323). Flying from Sacramento to Lafayette in March is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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 Lafayette

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sacramento to Lafayette. 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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