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$104+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SMF
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Sacramento Intl are usually found in August or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$154
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$104
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$237
From Columbus to Sacramento Intl
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 9/2312:53 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop11h 48mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/296:30 amSMF - CMH
1 stop12h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$154
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 8/288:30 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop17h 40mFrontier
Thu 9/412:06 pmSMF - CMH
1 stop28h 33mFrontier
Deal found 7/31$285
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 12/92:55 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Wed 12/106:10 amSMF - CMH
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/137:00 amCMH - SMF
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Tue 9/162:05 pmSMF - CMH
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 7/30$297
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 12/96:25 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop18h 23mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/116:30 pmSMF - CMH
1 stop19h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/1$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Mon 10/66:03 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/1112:59 pmSMF - CMH
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$306
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 9/17:40 pmCMH - SMF
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/79:33 amSMF - CMH
1 stop10h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$313

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 August 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Tue 9/23

12:53 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop11h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/29

6:30 am-10:29 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$154

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Thu 8/28

8:30 pm-11:10 am

1 stop17h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/4

12:06 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop28h 33m

$285

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Tue 12/9

2:55 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/10

6:10 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$287

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Sat 9/13

3:51 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/20

11:28 am-11:17 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$297

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Tue 12/9

6:25 pm-9:48 am

1 stop18h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/11

6:30 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop19h 53m

$305

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Mon 10/6

6:03 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/11

12:59 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$306

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Mon 9/1

7:40 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/7

9:33 am-10:45 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$313

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Tue 9/23

12:53 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop11h 48m

$104

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Sun 9/14

8:34 pm-11:13 am

1 stop17h 39m

$147

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Tue 9/23

10:40 am-5:29 pm

2 stops9h 49m

$149

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Sacramento

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Columbus to Sacramento may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 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 Columbus to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Columbus to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 CMH to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 August 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus to Sacramento at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 48% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 August 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Columbus to Sacramento. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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 Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sacramento from Columbus. Booking flights from Columbus to Sacramento Intl (SMF) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Columbus from 5 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($154), Frontier ($285), and Southwest ($287) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Sacramento. Spirit Airlines is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $104 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $147 and United Airlines from $149 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Columbus to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 5 airlines flying from Columbus to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$144Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$301Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$305Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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