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$70+ 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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SMF
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:20 amDFW - SMF
Nonstop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amSMF - DFW
Nonstop3h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$291
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:35 pmDAL - SMF
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Thu 1/17:10 amSMF - DAL
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$291
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:56 pmDFW - SMF
1 stop22h 01mFrontier
Sat 1/37:44 pmSMF - DFW
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$313
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:47 pmDFW - SMF
1 stop20h 34mFrontier
Sat 1/37:44 pmSMF - DFW
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$328
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:47 pmDFW - SMF
1 stop20h 34mFrontier
Fri 1/212:52 pmSMF - DFW
1 stop18h 47mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:59 pmDFW - SMF
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:00 amSMF - DFW
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$356
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1810:47 pmDFW - SMF
1 stop20h 34mFrontier
Thu 1/82:19 pmSMF - DFW
1 stop20h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/318:20 amDFW - SMF
Nonstop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/73:12 pmSMF - DFW
Nonstop3h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:30 pmDAL - SMF
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Thu 1/17:10 amSMF - DAL
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:35 pmDAL - SMF
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Sun 12/285:20 amSMF - DAL
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$447
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:10 amDAL - SMF
Nonstop3h 50mSouthwest
Thu 12/252:40 pmSMF - DAL
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$457

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 December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$285
(Southwest)

One-way from

$70
(Mytrip)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$433
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas to Sacramento that are best for you.

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DallasSacramento

DAL - SMF

DALSMF

Dallas Love Field

Fri 2/13

10:00 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/14

5:30 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$285

DallasSacramento

DAL - SMF

DALSMF

Dallas Love Field

Tue 1/13

8:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

9:35 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$290

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 1/29

8:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/1

1:16 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$294

DallasSacramento

DAL - SMF

DALSMF

Dallas Love Field

Wed 1/14

4:50 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/21

9:00 am-5:30 pm

2 stops6h 30m

$294

DallasSacramento

DAL - SMF

DALSMF

Dallas Love Field

Sat 1/31

1:45 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/3

2:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$294

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 2/18

8:35 am-10:31 am

Nonstop3h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/22

8:18 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

$295

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/10

7:05 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/14

1:16 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$297

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 1/7

12:26 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/14

6:15 am-5:23 pm

2 stops9h 08m

$299

DallasSacramento

DAL - SMF

DALSMF

Dallas Love Field

Wed 1/7

11:30 am-4:50 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/14

9:00 am-5:30 pm

2 stops6h 30m

$299

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 3/13

4:29 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/17

1:16 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$303

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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 December 12, 2025.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Sacramento (average of $82). Flying from Dallas to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of $157). 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 December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 38% 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 December 16, 2024.

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.

The best insider tips for Dallas to Sacramento flights

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Airports
DAL

DAL offers swift security lines and a straightforward layout, making it ideal for business travelers needing a quick departure.

Read more about DALBy Paul Rubio
SMF

Catch the SacRT Route 142 express bus from SMF to downtown Sacramento, running hourly and taking about 30 minutes.

Read more about SMFBy Matt Meltzer
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Matt Meltzer

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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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 December 18, 2025.
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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
11,477 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,190 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
3,081 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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 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 3 inbound flights from Dallas per day from 5 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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines, 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 4h 10m. There are 1438 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 Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $149 and $282, 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 Frontier ($59), Spirit Airlines ($65), and United Airlines ($138).

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

    Consider Iberia (65%), Gulf Air (62%) or Qatar 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 $308, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $139. When looking at the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $251 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Sacramento (average of $82). Flying from Dallas to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of $157). 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 Dallas to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$123Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$149Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$282Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$283Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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