Sacramento

$78+ Cheap flights from Dallas 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SMF
Mar 19 — Mar 261
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas to Sacramento Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Dallas to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Dallas to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 17, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sun 3/15:35 pm
DFW
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SMF
2 stops19h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/84:41 pm
SMF
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DFW
1 stop16h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$268
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Wed 4/156:00 am
DFW
-
SMF
1 stop7h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/216:56 pm
SMF
-
DFW
1 stop7h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/14$269
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/275:15 am
DFW
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SMF
1 stop7h 51m
Frontier
Sat 4/48:27 am
SMF
-
DFW
1 stop5h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13$270
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/95:45 am
DFW
-
SMF
1 stop7h 21m
Frontier
Fri 3/1311:51 am
SMF
-
DFW
1 stop20h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 3/122:33 pm
DFW
-
SMF
2 stops27h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/1611:51 am
SMF
-
DFW
1 stop16h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Fri 4/175:30 am
DFW
-
SMF
1 stop7h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2011:51 am
SMF
-
DFW
2 stops15h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Sat 5/1611:04 am
DFW
-
SMF
1 stop6h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 5/2311:45 pm
SMF
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/14$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/25:03 pm
DFW
-
SMF
1 stop5h 53m
United Airlines
Thu 5/76:00 am
SMF
-
DFW
2 stops8h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/185:55 pm
DFW
-
SMF
Nonstop3h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 3/246:00 am
SMF
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/1011:10 am
DAL
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SMF
Nonstop3h 50m
Southwest
Tue 3/175:30 am
SMF
-
DAL
Nonstop3h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/16$277
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Sat 3/72:33 pm
DFW
-
SMF
1 stop21h 33m
Frontier
Sun 3/84:41 pm
SMF
-
DFW
1 stop5h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16$278
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/245:47 pm
DFW
-
SMF
1 stop17h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/2512:52 pm
SMF
-
DFW
1 stop9h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/17$282

Find flight deals from Dallas to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas (A78) 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 February 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$268
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$345
From Dallas to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Dallas to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas 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 February 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Dallas

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Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/21

6:56 pm-4:40 am

1 stop7h 44m

$269

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 3/12

2:33 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops27h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/16

11:51 am-6:07 am

1 stop16h 16m

$272

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 3/26

2:33 pm-11:06 am

1 stop22h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/29

9:08 am-5:47 am

1 stop18h 39m

$275

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 3/18

5:55 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/24

6:00 am-11:25 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$277

DallasSacramento

DAL - SMF

DALSMF

Dallas Love Field

Tue 4/7

8:35 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/14

5:15 am-10:30 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$277

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 3/6

5:15 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/8

4:41 pm-9:16 am

1 stop14h 35m

$287

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 4/1

8:45 am-10:41 am

Nonstop3h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/11

10:00 am-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$287

DallasSacramento

DAL - SMF

DALSMF

Dallas Love Field

Wed 3/18

7:45 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/25

2:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$287

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/11

1:17 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$291

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 5/6

8:51 am-10:38 am

Nonstop3h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/11

11:42 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 18m

$291

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas to Sacramento

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on February 13, 2026.

Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dallas to Sacramento. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Sacramento (average of $101). Flying from Dallas to Sacramento in January is currently the most expensive (average of $162). 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 DFW to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas 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 February 17, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Dallas to Sacramento by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on February 17, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dallas to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dallas to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas 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 February 17, 2026.

The most flights from A78 to SMF are scheduled on a Tuesday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

The best insider tips for Dallas to Sacramento flights

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Our travel experts
Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Paul Rubio

Expert on DAL

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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 February 17, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dallas to Sacramento, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas 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 Dallas?

    Most people fly into Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight to Sacramento from Dallas. On average, Sacramento Intl has 12 inbound flights from Dallas per day from 6 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Dallas to Sacramento?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Frontier, and American Airlines fly from Dallas to Sacramento in about 3h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 38m. There are 1427 mi between Dallas 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 Dallas to Sacramento round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $114. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $157 and $265, respectively. You may be able to fly from Dallas to Sacramento for 71% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Dallas to Sacramento are Spirit Airlines ($69), Frontier ($79), and United Airlines ($79).

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

    Consider Iberia (72%), Finnair (63%) or British Airways (61%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dallas to Sacramento.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas to Sacramento?

    While on average a flight from Dallas to Sacramento is generally $389, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $177. When looking at the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $220 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Sacramento (average of $101). Flying from Dallas to Sacramento in January is currently the most expensive (average of $162). 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 Dallas to Sacramento

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Dallas 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 February 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$114Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$157Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$265Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$269Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$282Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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