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$62+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to New York, NY (NYC)

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SMF — NYC
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to New York are usually found in January or September, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to New York (NYC). 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Southwest)

One-way from

$62
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$402
From Sacramento Intl to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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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 June 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/296:35 amSMF - LGA
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Thu 11/62:00 pmLGA - SMF
2 stops12h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$249
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/105:15 pmSMF - LGA
2 stops15h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/1311:53 amLGA - SMF
2 stops15h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 7/410:59 amSMF - LGA
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/96:00 amLGA - SMF
1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$252
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 8/611:09 pmSMF - JFK
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Mon 8/116:25 pmJFK - SMF
Nonstop6h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 6/9$252
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/912:36 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop14h 33mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/174:28 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop10h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 10/2112:28 pmSMF - LGA
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/2912:55 pmLGA - SMF
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 8/59:58 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/202:57 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop10h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$257
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 8/16:41 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop7h 49mFrontier
Mon 8/46:59 amJFK - SMF
1 stop13h 47mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/16:15 amSMF - LGA
1 stop10h 13mDelta
Tue 7/152:40 pmLGA - SMF
1 stop10h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/10$277
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/79:31 amSMF - EWR
2 stops23h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/146:24 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop8h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$278
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/145:30 amSMF - EWR
2 stops11h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/186:24 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop8h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 8/16:59 pmSMF - EWR
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Wed 8/136:00 amEWR - SMF
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Deal found 6/12$282

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

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SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/29

6:35 am-6:15 pm

2 stops8h 40m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 11/6

2:00 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$249

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/10

5:15 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops15h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/13

11:53 am-11:56 pm

2 stops15h 03m

$251

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/4

10:59 am-9:51 pm

1 stop7h 52m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/9

6:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$252

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/6

11:09 pm-7:31 am

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/11

6:25 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop6h 28m

$252

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/9

12:36 pm-6:09 am

1 stop14h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/17

4:28 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$256

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/21

12:28 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 07m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/29

12:55 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$257

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/5

9:58 pm-10:21 am

1 stop9h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/20

2:57 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$257

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/1

6:41 pm-5:30 am

1 stop7h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/4

6:59 am-5:46 pm

1 stop13h 47m

$265

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/1

6:15 am-7:28 pm

1 stop10h 13m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/15

2:40 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$277

SacramentoNewark

SMF - EWR

SMFEWR

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/7

9:31 am-12:05 pm

2 stops23h 34m

Newark

Thu 8/14

6:24 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$278

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Airports
SMF

For weekday morning flights, especially Mondays, arrive early at SMF as security lines can extend into the parking garage.

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EWR

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to New York

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to New York. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sacramento to New York, you should look to book at least 13 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 New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to New York (average of $236). Flying from Sacramento to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 NYC?

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 June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to New York in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to New York. Price data was last updated on May 25, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from SMF to NYC are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 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 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 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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to New York, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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?

    For a flight from Sacramento to New York, you will be flying from Sacramento Intl. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Sacramento Intl is the only Sacramento airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to New York per day. 9 airlines have flights to New York from Sacramento Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $249. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $251 and $252, respectively. Southwest is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $62 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $119 and Alaska Airlines from $128 one-way.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to New York?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sacramento to New York are Etihad Airways (91%), EL AL (76%) and JetBlue (75%).

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

    While on average a flight from Sacramento to New York is generally $337, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Newark), you can expect to pay $149 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Sacramento to New York?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dallas?

    Most Dallas visitors opt to spend their time experiencing American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower are located about 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 15.6 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Travelers in need of a car in Dallas can rent one for about $61 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Sacramento to New York flights?

  • 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 New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to New York (average of $236). Flying from Sacramento to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 9 airlines flying from Sacramento to New York

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$87Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$91Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$227Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$235Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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