Sacramento

$53+ Cheap flights from California to Sacramento (SMF)

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LAX — SMF
May 22 — May 291
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Cheap flight deals from California to Sacramento

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 April 22, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 5/48:36 am
LAX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 29m
Frontier
Mon 5/412:18 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$75
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 6/15:57 pm
LAX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Tue 6/308:08 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/17$76
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/205:57 pm
LAX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Sun 5/248:16 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 4/17$77
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 6/264:02 pm
LAX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Tue 6/308:08 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/17$78
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/38:36 am
LAX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 29m
Frontier
Mon 5/412:18 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 4/17$79
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/184:02 pm
LAX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Fri 7/37:45 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sat 5/165:57 pm
LAX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Sat 5/238:16 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$82
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/125:57 pm
LAX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Sat 5/168:16 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$83
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Sat 6/204:02 pm
LAX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Sat 6/207:45 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$84
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 5/145:57 pm
LAX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Mon 5/188:16 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21$85
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sun 5/105:57 pm
LAX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Tue 5/128:16 pm
SMF
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$86
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/72:35 pm
LAS
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/118:16 pm
SMF
-
LAS
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$103

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 April 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$75
(Frontier)

One-way from

$53
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$216
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-San Francisco flights.
From California to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from California to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 April 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Tue 5/19

1:25 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/23

1:55 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$141

Long BeachSacramento

LGB - SMF

LGBSMF

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 5/27

12:25 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/27

6:50 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$155

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Mon 7/20

6:20 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/24

6:47 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$159

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Fri 5/29

7:11 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/1

6:05 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 14m

$165

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Fri 5/29

9:00 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/2

6:10 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$171

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Sat 5/16

9:30 am-11:15 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/17

6:05 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$194

Long BeachSacramento

LGB - SMF

LGBSMF

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 6/1

7:00 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/6

4:20 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$205

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Thu 6/25

11:00 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/28

7:23 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$217

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Wed 6/24

7:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/27

2:45 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$217

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Fri 9/18

5:15 pm-10:08 am

1 stop16h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/19

5:00 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$224

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Best time to book a flight from California to Sacramento

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sacramento (average of $35). Flying from California to Sacramento in January is currently the most expensive (average of $735). 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 April 22, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Sacramento in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 3% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 April 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

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 April 22, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (71 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

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

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 April 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from California to Sacramento. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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?

  • How long is the flight from California to Sacramento?

    Airlines like Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta fly from California to Sacramento in about 4h 22m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 23m. Airlines will cover a distance of 480 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $29. Southwest flights start at $38 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $43 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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: Qantas Airways (93%), Avianca (92%), Virgin Atlantic( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Sacramento?

    On average you can expect to pay $372 for a flight from California to Sacramento. The cheapest flight overall is $45 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Sacramento Intl) is currently priced at $71.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sacramento (average of $35). Flying from California to Sacramento in January is currently the most expensive (average of $735). 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 April 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$43Average$150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$43Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$86Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$93Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$96Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$98Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$117Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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