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$116+ 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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SMF
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$154
(Priceline)

One-way from

$116
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$458
From Detroit (DTT) to Sacramento Intl
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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 September 16, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:00 amDTW - SMF
1 stop8h 26mFrontier
Mon 10/2712:11 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop9h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$154
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:00 amDTW - SMF
1 stop8h 26mFrontier
Sun 10/2612:11 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop9h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$195
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:10 amDTW - SMF
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Fri 10/312:06 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$239
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/166:00 amDTW - SMF
1 stop8h 26mFrontier
Sun 10/1912:18 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop9h 41mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/226:24 pmDTW - SMF
1 stop26h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/266:16 pmSMF - DTW
2 stops15h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/258:56 pmDTW - SMF
2 stops37h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/46:30 amSMF - DTW
1 stop6h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/236:00 amDTW - SMF
1 stop8h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/266:16 pmSMF - DTW
2 stops15h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 11/86:29 pmDTW - SMF
2 stops19h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1012:58 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop13h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$281
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/812:16 pmDTW - SMF
1 stop12h 53mJetBlue
Wed 10/2211:59 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop8h 31mJetBlue
Deal found 9/16$287

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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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Sacramento

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Depart

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Price

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/23

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop8h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/26

12:11 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 48m

$195

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/23

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop8h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/26

6:16 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops15h 38m

$280

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

12:16 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/21

11:59 pm-11:30 am

1 stop8h 31m

$287

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

6:10 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/9

12:21 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 38m

$355

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/28

5:25 am-8:45 am

1 stop6h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/4

11:25 am-8:40 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$377

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/6

1:50 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/10

8:55 am-9:45 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$402

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/3

5:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/10

11:20 am-10:20 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$422

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/21

8:25 am-9:51 pm

1 stop16h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/2

6:30 am-10:33 pm

1 stop13h 03m

$433

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/26

4:53 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/10

2:38 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop23h 07m

$436

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/14

4:51 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/17

7:58 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$436

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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.
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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Detroit to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 September 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to Sacramento at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

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

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 $235.

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 St. Louis (STL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 30m.

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 September 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,019 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Sacramento?

    Airlines like Frontier, JetBlue, and Southwest fly from Detroit to Sacramento in about 6h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 23m. 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 $84. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $187, and United Airlines, from $321. These flights start at 81% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Consider Delta (79%), Air France (67%) or KLM (64%) 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 $328. On average you can expect to pay $439. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $276.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Detroit to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$187Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$369Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$380Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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