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$45+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Phoenix

SMF — PHX
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Phoenix are usually found in September or October, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Phoenix

Wed 11/181:04 pm -
Nonstop1h 54m
Sat 11/218:50 am -
1 stop11h 04m
Deal found 10/28$255
Thu 11/2611:00 am -
2 stops11h 38m
Sat 11/286:51 am -
1 stop4h 24m
Deal found 10/29$256
Sun 11/86:19 pm -
1 stop3h 50m
Wed 11/189:59 pm -
1 stop18h 57m
Deal found 10/27$257
Sat 11/77:36 pm -
1 stop16h 57m
Tue 11/103:46 pm -
1 stop20h 18m
Deal found 10/28$258
Thu 11/198:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Tue 11/245:25 am -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 10/27$259
Wed 11/258:36 am -
2 stops9h 13m
Sat 11/286:51 am -
1 stop4h 24m
Deal found 10/29$260
Fri 11/205:11 pm -
1 stop5h 27m
Mon 11/3012:30 pm -
1 stop4h 46m
Deal found 10/26$261
Sat 11/215:11 pm -
2 stops6h 22m
Mon 11/2310:21 pm -
2 stops18h 55m
Deal found 10/29$262
Sun 12/2010:58 am -
1 stop21h 52m
Fri 12/256:00 am -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 10/29$263
Thu 11/191:33 pm -
2 stops9h 40m
Sat 11/216:51 am -
2 stops10h 25m
Deal found 10/27$265
Sat 11/712:05 pm -
1 stop7h 49m
Sat 11/218:59 pm -
2 stops38h 16m
Deal found 10/26$266
Thu 12/174:52 pm -
1 stop5h 45m
Thu 12/244:32 pm -
1 stop22h 51m
Deal found 10/25$268

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Phoenix

Round-trip from

$255
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$45
(WAYA)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$336
From Sacramento Intl to Phoenix
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Phoenix
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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SacramentoPhoenix

SMF Sacramento Intl - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SMFPHX

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/26

7:50 am-10:45 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$130

SacramentoPhoenix

SMF Sacramento Intl - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SMFPHX

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/25

4:50 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$130

SacramentoPhoenix

SMF Sacramento Intl - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SMFPHX

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/18

6:25 am-11:10 am

1 stop3h 45m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$140

SacramentoPhoenix

SMF Sacramento Intl - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SMFPHX

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/6

10:29 am-10:37 pm

1 stop11h 08m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$152

SacramentoPhoenix

SMF Sacramento Intl - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SMFPHX

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/25

8:40 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

SacramentoPhoenix

SMF Sacramento Intl - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SMFPHX

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/1

3:50 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

SacramentoPhoenix

SMF Sacramento Intl - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SMFPHX

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/17

4:45 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

SacramentoPhoenix

SMF Sacramento Intl - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SMFPHX

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/28

9:20 pm-12:20 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

SacramentoPhoenix

SMF Sacramento Intl - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SMFPHX

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/20

3:55 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$160

SacramentoPhoenix

SMF Sacramento Intl - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SMFPHX

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/6

4:45 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Phoenix

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Phoenix (average of $320). Flying from Sacramento to Phoenix in December is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 PHX?

When flying from Sacramento to Phoenix, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Phoenix?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Sacramento to Phoenix flights typically cost between $331 and $482 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $255 on American Airlines (Nov 18-Nov 21).

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

The price you pay for your flight from Sacramento to Phoenix may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Phoenix?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Phoenix flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andJetBlue from Sacramento to Phoenix to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

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

    Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Sacramento to Phoenix. You should not have trouble finding flights to Phoenix from Sacramento Intl; the airport handles an average of 3 outbound flights to Phoenix per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Sacramento airport to Phoenix. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Sacramento Intl (SMF) from Sacramento’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Phoenix?

    Departing from Sacramento to Phoenix will take you 2h. The distance between Sacramento and Phoenix is about 646 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Phoenix, with prices starting at $108. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $180 and $251, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Phoenix for 70% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $75. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Sacramento to Phoenix for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to Phoenix?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sacramento to Phoenix are Porter Airlines (88%), SkyWest Airlines (86%) and Alaska Airlines (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Phoenix?

    While on average a flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is generally $796, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $158. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), you can expect to pay $152 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Phoenix (average of $320). Flying from Sacramento to Phoenix in December is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 Phoenix

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$180Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$257Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$294Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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