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$54+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles (SMF - LAX)

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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — LAX
Jul 28 — Aug 41
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles are usually found in August or January, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Los Angeles

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Sat 7/256:28 pm
SMF
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LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Frontier
Sat 8/14:00 pm
LAX
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SMF
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 6/25$97
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sat 7/256:28 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Frontier
Tue 8/45:49 pm
LAX
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SMF
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$98
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Wed 7/228:08 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Frontier
Wed 7/295:49 pm
LAX
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SMF
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/256:28 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Frontier
Tue 7/285:49 pm
LAX
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SMF
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 6/28$106
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/218:08 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Frontier
Tue 7/285:49 pm
LAX
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SMF
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 6/23$107
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/67:58 pm
SMF
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LAX
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Wed 10/74:47 pm
LAX
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SMF
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 6/27$108
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/218:08 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Frontier
Sat 7/254:00 pm
LAX
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SMF
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 6/26$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Wed 8/128:08 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Frontier
Mon 8/314:05 pm
LAX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 6/25$115
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/86:28 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Frontier
Mon 8/104:05 pm
LAX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$116
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/37:44 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 36m
Frontier
Tue 8/45:49 pm
LAX
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SMF
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$117
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Thu 8/67:44 pm
SMF
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LAX
Nonstop1h 36m
Frontier
Wed 8/125:49 pm
LAX
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SMF
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$118

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 June 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$54
(Super.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$227
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Los Angeles Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sacramento Intl-Los Angeles Los Angeles flights.
From Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles 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 June 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/4

6:00 am-10:34 am

1 stop4h 34m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 8/8

6:00 am-9:18 am

1 stop3h 18m

$177

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/4

6:00 am-11:57 am

1 stop5h 57m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 8/15

7:45 am-1:07 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$177
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/25

6:30 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 7/25

9:30 am-10:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$197

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/18

2:08 pm-3:46 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 8/21

12:00 pm-1:28 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$198

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/12

2:15 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 12/1

10:35 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$222

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/5

12:55 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 8/8

5:20 am-11:55 am

2 stops6h 35m

$232

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/20

1:35 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 8/22

5:20 am-11:55 am

2 stops6h 35m

$232

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/29

9:30 am-6:50 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 10/15

5:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 55m

$232

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/21

2:15 pm-3:52 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 1/17

3:00 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$239

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/10

8:15 am-2:25 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

8:15 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$243

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles

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 Los Angeles in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Los Angeles 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-Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles (average of $160). Flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $227). 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 28, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% on flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 20, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Thursday 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 Los Angeles?

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Expert on SMF

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated June 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Sacramento to Los Angeles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

    Booking a flight from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) is your only option if you wish to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles. On a typical day, there are 57 flights from Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles, all of which are around 1h 30m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles.

  • How popular is this Sacramento to Los Angeles flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

    United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Sacramento to Los Angeles in just under 1h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 04m. Sacramento and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 373 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles round-trip from $46. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $69, and United Airlines, from $109. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles for 75% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles are Frontier ($29), American Airlines ($48), and Delta ($58).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

    Consider Air France (99%), China Eastern (98%) or Aeromexico (98%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

    While on average a flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles is generally $1,019, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $69. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Los Angeles Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $114 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles (average of $160). Flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $227). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$46Average$142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$69Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$109Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$127Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$146Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$152Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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