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$52+ Cheap flights from California to Sacramento (SMF)

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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SMF
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from California to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:07 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Fri 1/92:09 pmSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$136
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:07 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Tue 12/3011:37 amSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$146
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:07 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Sun 1/411:37 amSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$147
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:07 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Fri 1/211:37 amSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$148
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:07 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Sat 1/103:49 pmSMF - LAX
1 stop16h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$156
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:11 pmLAX - SMF
1 stop4h 10mFrontier
Sun 1/411:37 amSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$158
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/279:07 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Tue 12/3011:37 amSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$160
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:07 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Sat 1/311:37 amSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/269:07 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Tue 12/3011:37 amSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$163
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:07 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Sun 1/411:37 amSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/239:07 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Mon 1/2610:58 amSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$172
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:38 pmLAS - SMF
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Sat 1/31:11 pmSMF - LAS
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$197

Find flight deals from California to Sacramento

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Sacramento flight deals. Data was last updated December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$58
(Frontier)

One-way from

$52
(Super.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$183
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Sacramento 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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Mon 1/19

10:42 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/26

10:58 am-12:28 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$70

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Thu 1/15

3:32 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop24h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/19

1:13 pm-2:42 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$111

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

7:55 pm-11:18 am

1 stop15h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/2

10:58 am-12:28 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$111

Las VegasSacramento

LAS - SMF

LASSMF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/30

11:11 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/1

10:58 am-6:10 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$113

Las VegasSacramento

LAS - SMF

LASSMF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/23

11:11 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/25

10:58 am-6:10 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$113

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Fri 1/30

8:00 am-9:57 am

Nonstop1h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/3

3:00 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$132

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Sat 2/14

8:00 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/16

8:45 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$132

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Wed 2/11

8:01 am-9:59 am

Nonstop1h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/12

7:40 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$132

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Fri 1/30

4:06 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/4

12:59 pm-2:37 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$132

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Sun 2/15

8:04 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/18

12:47 pm-2:27 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$132

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Best time to book a flight from California to Sacramento

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sacramento (average of $18). Flying from California to Sacramento in August is currently the most expensive (average of $57). 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 CA to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Sacramento in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Friday evenings 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 California to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Sacramento. 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 December 23, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated December 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from California to Sacramento. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,513 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,513 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,513 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,513 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,513 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,513 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,075 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,513 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Sacramento. 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 into for flights to Sacramento from California?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sacramento from California.

  • How popular is this California to Sacramento flight route?

    The California to Sacramento Intl flight path was viewed by 103 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Sacramento?

    Airlines like Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest fly from California to Sacramento in about 1h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 373 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $21. Southwest flights start at $38 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $40 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Sacramento?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Sacramento Intl, Ontario - Sacramento Intl or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Sacramento Intl when deciding on the best route from California to Sacramento.

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

    Before booking your flight to Sacramento from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Volaris (100%), LATAM Airlines (97%), Air France( 95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Sacramento?

    On average you can expect to pay $316 for a flight from California to Sacramento. The cheapest flight overall is $38 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Sacramento Intl) is currently priced at $70.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sacramento (average of $18). Flying from California to Sacramento in August is currently the most expensive (average of $57). 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 California to Sacramento

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Sacramento. 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$42Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$82Average$153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$97Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$98Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$100Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$117Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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