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$119+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia (SMF - PHL)

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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — PHL
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Philadelphia

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2210:53 am
SMF
-
PHL
1 stop26h 44m
Frontier
Thu 2/265:47 pm
PHL
-
SMF
1 stop20h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/2010:53 am
SMF
-
PHL
2 stops20h 49m
Frontier
Sun 2/225:42 pm
PHL
-
SMF
1 stop20h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/2411:05 am
SMF
-
PHL
1 stop8h 52m
United Airlines
Sat 2/286:27 am
PHL
-
SMF
1 stop8h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/2010:53 am
SMF
-
PHL
2 stops20h 49m
Frontier
Thu 2/265:47 pm
PHL
-
SMF
1 stop20h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/144:34 pm
SMF
-
PHL
1 stop10h 18m
American Airlines
Sat 4/185:48 pm
PHL
-
SMF
1 stop8h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 4/111:59 pm
SMF
-
PHL
1 stop7h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 4/2810:00 am
PHL
-
SMF
2 stops10h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/177:08 am
SMF
-
PHL
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 2/246:27 am
PHL
-
SMF
1 stop8h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/1910:45 am
SMF
-
PHL
1 stop9h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 2/246:27 am
PHL
-
SMF
1 stop8h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/145:21 pm
SMF
-
PHL
2 stops12h 24m
Delta
Sat 4/182:34 pm
PHL
-
SMF
1 stop9h 01m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/181:05 pm
SMF
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PHL
1 stop7h 41m
Delta
Thu 2/266:50 pm
PHL
-
SMF
1 stop7h 53m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$317

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$286
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$119
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$315
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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SacramentoPhiladelphia

SMF - PHL

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/24

11:05 am-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Philadelphia

Sat 2/28

6:27 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$293

SacramentoPhiladelphia

SMF - PHL

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/14

6:15 am-7:07 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Philadelphia

Sat 3/21

5:18 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$297

SacramentoPhiladelphia

SMF - PHL

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/1

11:59 pm-10:28 am

1 stop7h 29m

Philadelphia

Wed 4/29

3:40 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$297

SacramentoPhiladelphia

SMF - PHL

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/14

5:21 pm-8:45 am

2 stops12h 24m

Philadelphia

Sat 4/18

2:34 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$315

SacramentoPhiladelphia

SMF - PHL

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/17

6:25 pm-8:50 am

2 stops11h 25m

Philadelphia

Tue 2/24

6:50 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$315

SacramentoPhiladelphia

SMF - PHL

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/19

6:25 pm-8:50 am

2 stops11h 25m

Philadelphia

Tue 2/24

5:31 am-11:14 am

1 stop8h 43m

$315

SacramentoPhiladelphia

SMF - PHL

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/18

12:25 pm-12:24 am

1 stop8h 59m

Philadelphia

Mon 2/23

4:59 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$317

SacramentoPhiladelphia

SMF - PHL

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/3

7:07 am-9:09 pm

2 stops11h 02m

Philadelphia

Sat 3/7

5:10 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$320

SacramentoPhiladelphia

SMF - PHL

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/25

8:00 am-6:05 am

1 stop19h 05m

Philadelphia

Mon 4/6

6:47 pm-11:17 am

1 stop19h 30m

$330

SacramentoPhiladelphia

SMF - PHL

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/26

4:51 pm-5:31 am

1 stop9h 40m

$140

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice 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-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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-Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia (average of $96). Flying from Sacramento to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $176). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Sacramento to Philadelphia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,057 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to Philadelphia in 8h 52m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. Sacramento and Philadelphia are separated by a distance of 2450 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $140, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Philadelphia and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $148 and $209, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 64% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $90. Frontier flights start at $101 while deals on Delta start at $140 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia (average of $96). Flying from Sacramento to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $176). 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 6 airlines flying from Sacramento to Philadelphia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia. 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$140Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$148Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$209Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$257Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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