How popular is this Sacramento to Los Angeles flight route?

Flights from Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles have been viewed 208 times in the past calendar month.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles round-trip from $79. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles for 49% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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 Southwest ($49), Frontier ($52), and Spirit Airlines ($54).

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 89 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 day to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Los Angeles

The most flights from SMF to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (75 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (48 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

While on average a flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles is generally $874, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $51. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $84 for that flight.

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

Consider WestJet (99%), Air France (97%) or LATAM Airlines (97%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles.

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

Flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles are found to be more expensive on Monday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Los Angeles.

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

To save up to 64% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 55 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Sacramento to Los Angeles from $152 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $201 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Los Angeles. Flights to Los Angeles from Sacramento in September are about $154 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $39.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to LAX?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 59% on flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Booking a flight from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Los Angeles (LAX) is your only option if you wish to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles. On a typical day, there are 60 flights from Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles, all of which are around 1h 29m 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.

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.

$49+ Flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles

Round-trip from	$78 (CheapOair)
One-way from	$49 (Southwest)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$158

Frontier offers low fares, but charges for carry-ons and checked bags. Consider total cost before booking.

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat, ideal for extra comfort on short flights.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$37	Average$98	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$56	Average$133	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$78	Average$184	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$89	Average$190	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$107	Average$231	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$116	Average$215	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$277	Average$439	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

$49+ 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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in September or October, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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