Cheap flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles (SMF - LAX)
The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in May or July, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
How to find the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles
All the information you need to plan the best SMF to LAX flight in 2022: compare Sacramento to Los Angeles flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Los Angeles.
SMF - LAX Price | $127 - $174 |
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LAX Temperature | 57.2 - 73.4 °F |
LAX Rainfall | 0 - 3.4 inches |
| Popular in | June | High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 13% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $127 | From Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles |
| One-way from | $99 | One-way flight from Sacramento Intl 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 Thursday. 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 106% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 31 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 $180 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $272 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 November. For low rates, July can be a great choice for travel to Los Angeles. Flights to Los Angeles from Sacramento in July are about $142 on average during July, but can be found for as low as $96.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles (SMF - LAX)?
Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets at noon.
Cheap flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles in May, June 2022
The best prices found for SMF to LAX flights for May, June
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Sacramento to Los Angeles 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Los Angeles from Sacramento found for this year
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Cheap Delta flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles
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One of the most popular airlines traveling from Sacramento to Los Angeles is Delta. Flights from Delta traveling this route typically cost $206.80 RT. This price is typically 67% cheaper than other airlines that offer Sacramento to Los Angeles flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $97. Sacramento Intl Airport is the most common Sacramento airport to take off from when flying to Los Angeles. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Los Angeles. When flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles, Delta flights are 34% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
Cheap United Airlines flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles
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If you’re traveling from Sacramento to Los Angeles, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is United Airlines. Flights from United Airlines traveling this route typically cost $206.80 RT. This price is typically 83% more expensive than other airlines that offer Sacramento to Los Angeles flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $103. The most popular departure airport in Sacramento when flying to Los Angeles is Sacramento Intl Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Los Angeles is Los Angeles Airport. When flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles, United Airlines flights are 34% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
Non-stop flights to Los Angeles from Sacramento
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Last minute flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles
Late deals on return flights to Los Angeles from Sacramento, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Los Angeles from Sacramento
The cheapest one-way flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Sacramento to Los Angeles flights.
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 48 flights from Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles, all of which are around 1h 25m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 14 airlines when you book a flight from Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles.
Which airlines flying from Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Some of our airline partners flying from Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Delta with this kind of flexibility.
Can I find flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $138, but on average you can expect to pay $168.
Are there nonstop flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles is less than $193.
Are there last-minute flights available from Sacramento to Los Angeles for under $200?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles within the next 7 days for less than $200.
What days are nonstop flights available from Sacramento to Los Angeles?
Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.
How popular is this Sacramento to Los Angeles flight route?
Flights from Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles have been viewed 64 times in the past calendar month.
How many flights depart from Sacramento to Los Angeles on average per day?
Per day, 14 flights depart from Sacramento to Los Angeles on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 64% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 36% of flight departures
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles?
Delta, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Sacramento to Los Angeles in just under 1h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 28m. Sacramento and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 375 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 $138. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $159, and United Airlines, from $172. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles for 5% 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 Delta ($59), United Airlines ($68), and Spirit Airlines ($75).
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles?
Boutique Air, Major Airline and American Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to Los Angeles?
Consider Fiji Airways (100%), Qantas Airways (100%) or American Airlines (97%) 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 $299, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $74. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $138 for that flight.
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Can I fly to Los Angeles from Sacramento Intl right now?
Most visitors from Sacramento Intl need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Los Angeles.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Sacramento Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Los Angeles.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Sacramento Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Los Angeles.
Can I fly back to Sacramento Intl from Los Angeles?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Los Angeles must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Sacramento Intl.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Los Angeles are not required to quarantine after entering Sacramento Intl.
Alternative routes for Sacramento to Los Angeles
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Top 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Sacramento to Los Angeles choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Los Angeles
See what time of day planes typically take off from Sacramento to Los Angeles
| 21%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 45%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 27%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 7%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Los Angeles
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Sacramento to Los Angeles
| Sunday | 52daily flights |
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| Monday | 52daily flights |
| Tuesday | 51daily flights |
| Wednesday | 53daily flights |
| Thursday | 58daily flights |
| Friday | 49daily flights |
| Saturday | 27daily flights |