Lafayette

$283+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Lafayette (SMF - LFT)

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 7/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — LFT
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$565
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$283
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$546
From Sacramento Intl to Lafayette Regional
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Lafayette Regional
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Lafayette

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 July 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1812:59 amSMF - LFT
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/195:17 pmLFT - SMF
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$565
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/195:10 amSMF - LFT
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/194:10 pmLFT - SMF
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$625

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Lafayette that are best for you.

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

Lafayette

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoLafayette

SMF - LFT

SMFLFT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/18

12:59 am-10:18 am

1 stop7h 19m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 7/19

5:17 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$565

SacramentoLafayette

SMF - LFT

SMFLFT

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/19

5:10 am-1:21 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 7/19

4:10 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$625

SacramentoLafayette

SMF - LFT

SMFLFT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/18

12:59 am-10:18 am

1 stop7h 19m

$283

SacramentoLafayette

SMF - LFT

SMFLFT

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/19

5:15 am-5:41 pm

2 stops10h 26m

$321

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Deals found on 6/29

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 $434). 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 LFT?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Lafayette. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Lafayette in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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 July 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and 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.

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $565, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $625.

  • 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 $434). 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 Lafayette

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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