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$57+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to New York State

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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — JFK
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sacramento to New York flight deals. Data was last updated April 30, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$57
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$408
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2810:41 amSMF - LGA
2 stops20h 19mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/49:55 amLGA - SMF
2 stops26h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$251
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2711:14 pmSMF - JFK
Nonstop5h 24mJetBlue
Fri 5/306:30 pmJFK - SMF
Nonstop6h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 4/28$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/287:44 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop8h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 6/44:30 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop9h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/2711:59 pmSMF - LGA
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/32:58 pmLGA - SMF
1 stop8h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/246:00 amSMF - JFK
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/316:49 amJFK - SMF
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$257
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/151:18 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop13h 12mFrontier
Mon 5/196:59 amJFK - SMF
1 stop8h 29mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$258
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/284:15 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop10h 54mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/44:30 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2811:23 amSMF - LGA
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/47:30 amLGA - SMF
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/17:08 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop10h 22mDelta
Tue 7/157:05 amJFK - SMF
1 stop12h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/28$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2711:12 pmSMF - LGA
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Sat 5/316:00 amLGA - SMF
2 stops9h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/28$282
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/2411:37 pmSMF - BUF
1 stop9h 07mJetBlue
Tue 7/112:29 pmBUF - SMF
1 stop12h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1911:05 pmSMF - ROC
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Tue 8/266:00 amROC - SMF
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/28$297

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

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Sacramento

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New York

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Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/28

10:41 am-10:00 am

2 stops20h 19m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/4

9:55 am-9:46 am

2 stops26h 51m

$251

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/27

11:14 pm-7:38 am

Nonstop5h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/30

6:30 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

$252

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/28

7:44 pm-7:15 am

1 stop8h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/4

4:30 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$253

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/28

7:44 pm-7:15 am

1 stop8h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/4

4:30 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$256

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/28

12:40 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 51m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/3

4:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$257

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/28

11:23 am-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 32m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/4

7:30 am-1:26 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$263

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/23

12:09 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/27

6:53 am-12:07 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$272

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/27

11:12 pm-8:48 am

1 stop6h 36m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-12:48 pm

2 stops9h 48m

$282

SacramentoBuffalo

SMF - BUF

SMFBUF

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/24

11:37 pm-11:44 am

1 stop9h 07m

Buffalo

Tue 7/1

12:29 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$283

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/12

1:18 pm-5:30 am

1 stop13h 12m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/16

6:59 am-12:28 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$290

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to New York State

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to State of New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from Sacramento to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 NY?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sacramento to State of New York as you normally would.

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in State of New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit State of New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to State of New York, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to New York, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,402 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to New York?

    Most people fly from Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight from Sacramento to New York. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to State of New York one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sacramento to State of New York are Spirit Airlines ($57), JetBlue ($122), and Frontier ($135).

  • What are the most popular routes from Sacramento to State of New York?

    The most popular route from Sacramento to State of New York is Sacramento Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Sacramento Intl - Newark or Sacramento Intl - New York LaGuardia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to State of New York?

    The cheapest flight price from Sacramento to State of New York is $118. On average you can expect to pay $255. The most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $237.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to New York?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to New York 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 State of New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from Sacramento to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 8 airlines flying from Sacramento to New York

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to New York. 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$87Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$91Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$235Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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