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$199+ 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 10/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SMF
Jul 2 — Jul 91
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Sacramento

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 June 2, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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.
Tue 8/187:04 am
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop8h 05m
Delta
Wed 8/2612:13 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop9h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/30$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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.
Tue 8/181:44 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop9h 51m
Delta
Mon 8/2412:13 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop9h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/30$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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.
Mon 8/177:35 am
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
Sat 8/221:48 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Deal found 5/30$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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.
Fri 8/2112:45 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop8h 57m
Delta
Tue 8/251:40 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop6h 23m
Delta
Deal found 5/30$365
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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.
Wed 9/301:44 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop9h 45m
Delta
Mon 10/510:10 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop7h 50m
Delta
Deal found 5/30$372
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Wed 9/306:00 am
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 10/511:59 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop9h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/1$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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.
Sun 8/236:23 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 30m
Delta
Tue 8/251:48 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Deal found 5/30$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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.
Fri 8/2112:45 pm
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop8h 57m
Delta
Mon 8/2410:14 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
Deal found 5/30$390
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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.
Tue 8/187:04 am
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop8h 05m
Delta
Tue 8/256:02 am
SMF
-
CMH
2 stops14h 01m
Delta
Deal found 5/30$391
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 9/17:02 am
CMH
-
SMF
1 stop8h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/26:00 am
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop7h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/1$392
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 8/2210:54 am
CMH
-
SMF
2 stops12h 40m
Delta
Tue 8/251:40 pm
SMF
-
CMH
1 stop6h 23m
Delta
Deal found 5/30$402

Find 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 June 2, 2026.

Round-trip from

$297
(Delta)

One-way from

$199
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$446
From Columbus to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Columbus to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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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 June 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Fri 8/21

12:45 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/24

10:14 pm-8:57 am

1 stop7h 43m

$390

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Tue 9/1

7:02 am-12:06 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/2

5:10 pm-5:08 am

1 stop8h 58m

$392

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Tue 7/21

6:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/28

9:35 am-7:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$410

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Tue 9/1

5:20 am-2:16 pm

2 stops11h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/2

7:35 am-6:14 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$412

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Fri 7/3

6:07 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/8

5:14 pm-5:40 am

1 stop9h 26m

$437
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Sun 8/9

7:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/12

1:50 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$446

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/10

1:35 pm-12:55 am

1 stop8h 20m

$447

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Sat 7/4

6:05 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/13

3:30 pm-1:30 am

1 stop7h 00m

$477
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Wed 7/1

6:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$208

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Fri 7/3

6:07 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$219

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Sacramento

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Sacramento

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Sacramento (average of $152). Flying from Columbus to Sacramento in March is currently the most expensive (average of $562). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus 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 June 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines 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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

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 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Sacramento?

    Airlines like Delta, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines fly from Columbus to Sacramento in about 7h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 49m. There are 2052 mi between Columbus and Sacramento. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($152), United Airlines ($296), and Southwest ($301) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Sacramento. American Airlines is priced at 69% 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 $153 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $165 and Southwest from $165 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Sacramento (average of $152). Flying from Columbus to Sacramento in March is currently the most expensive (average of $562). 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 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 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 June 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$152Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$301Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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