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$87+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Sacramento (DTT - 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SMF
May 10 — May 171
Sun 5/10
Sun 5/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 10, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Sun 4/1910:27 pm
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop15h 56m
Frontier
Thu 4/2311:03 am
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop20h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$225
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/267:55 am
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop29h 48m
Frontier
Sat 6/1311:25 am
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/7$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Tue 5/57:55 am
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop29h 48m
Frontier
Tue 5/128:16 pm
SMF
-
DTW
2 stops24h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$283
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Thu 5/71:20 pm
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop24h 23m
Frontier
Wed 5/1311:28 am
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/46:00 am
DTW
-
SMF
2 stops34h 47m
Frontier
Fri 5/811:28 am
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 4/10$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/77:55 am
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop29h 48m
Frontier
Tue 5/128:16 pm
SMF
-
DTW
2 stops32h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 4/7$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Wed 5/66:00 am
DTW
-
SMF
2 stops16h 31m
Frontier
Wed 5/1311:28 am
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 4/7$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Wed 4/2912:33 pm
DTW
-
SMF
2 stops30h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/62:42 pm
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop27h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/77:55 am
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop29h 48m
Frontier
Mon 5/115:14 pm
SMF
-
DTW
2 stops20h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 4/7$317

Find flight deals from Detroit to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 April 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$225
(Expedia)

One-way from

$87
(Expedia)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$344
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One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Sacramento Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/20

6:35 am-12:25 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/28

2:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 20m

$456

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/14

8:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/18

11:55 pm-9:45 am

1 stop6h 50m

$465

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/7

6:25 am-12:15 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/11

9:20 am-9:10 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$475

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/21

8:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/5

11:50 pm-10:10 am

1 stop7h 20m

$491

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/23

8:45 am-10:26 am

Nonstop4h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/8

11:50 am-7:14 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

$497

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/5

8:45 am-10:36 am

Nonstop4h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/29

11:45 am-7:09 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

$497

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

8:45 am-10:36 am

Nonstop4h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

12:10 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 49m

$507

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/18

2:09 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/5

11:45 am-7:09 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

$507

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/18

8:45 am-10:26 am

Nonstop4h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/3

9:08 am-7:16 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$507
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/26

8:45 am-10:26 am

Nonstop4h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/13

11:45 am-7:04 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$517

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Sacramento

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Sacramento in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Sacramento (average of $183). Flying from Detroit to Sacramento in February is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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 DTT to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 10, 2026.

When flying from Detroit to Sacramento, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to Sacramento?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to Sacramento chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to Sacramento on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to Sacramento?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to Sacramento, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $250.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to Sacramento?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Sacramento, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 13m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to Sacramento?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Sacramento, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 54m.

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 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Detroit to Sacramento to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,562 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Sacramento?

    Booking a flight from Detroit All airports (DTT) to Sacramento Intl (SMF) is your only option if you wish to fly from Detroit to Sacramento. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from All airports to Sacramento Intl, all of which are around 4h 41m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from All airports to Sacramento.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Sacramento?

    Airlines like Southwest and Delta fly from Detroit to Sacramento in about 4h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 09m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2007 mi. 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 Detroit to Sacramento round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit to Sacramento round-trip from $187. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $215, and United Airlines, from $321. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $66. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Sacramento for a low price.

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

    Consider Air France (81%), Delta (79%) or KLM (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to Sacramento.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Sacramento?

    The cheapest flight price from Detroit to Sacramento is $308. On average you can expect to pay $438. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $417.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Sacramento (average of $183). Flying from Detroit to Sacramento in February is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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 Detroit to Sacramento

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$187Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$215Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$350Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$369Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$375Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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