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$71+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento (DTW - 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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SMF
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Fri 12/12
Fri 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Sacramento Intl are usually found in August or September, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 November 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$235
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$496
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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 November 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/228:46 pmDTW - SMF
2 stops47h 35mFrontier
Fri 1/212:52 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop19h 33mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/185:14 pmDTW - SMF
2 stops20h 28mFrontier
Fri 1/212:52 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop19h 33mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/125:20 pmDTW - SMF
2 stops44h 05mFrontier
Fri 12/196:16 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop9h 38mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Sat 12/69:59 pmDTW - SMF
1 stop15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1111:20 amSMF - DTW
2 stops25h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$259
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Wed 11/2610:29 pmDTW - SMF
1 stop17h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/24:40 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Wed 12/318:34 amDTW - SMF
1 stop11h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/85:32 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop14h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/189:22 pmDTW - SMF
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/212:52 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop19h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 12/248:34 amDTW - SMF
1 stop11h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/316:16 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop9h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 12/247:10 pmDTW - SMF
2 stops42h 32mFrontier
Wed 12/316:16 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop9h 38mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$307

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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 November 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Sacramento

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/22

8:46 pm-5:21 pm

2 stops47h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/2

12:52 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 33m

$235

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/6

9:59 pm-10:25 am

1 stop15h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/11

11:20 am-4:19 pm

2 stops25h 59m

$259

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/24

8:34 am-5:21 pm

1 stop11h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

6:16 pm-6:54 am

1 stop9h 38m

$300

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/25

9:22 pm-10:42 am

1 stop16h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/30

11:37 am-6:54 am

2 stops40h 17m

$307

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/25

9:46 am-10:42 am

1 stop27h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

6:16 pm-6:54 am

1 stop9h 38m

$321

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/24

8:34 am-5:21 pm

1 stop11h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/3

1:11 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 14m

$322

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

7:15 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop20h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/1

12:29 pm-11:10 am

1 stop19h 41m

$324

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/20

8:34 am-7:07 pm

1 stop13h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/24

6:16 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$336

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/24

7:50 am-5:21 pm

1 stop12h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/30

11:37 am-5:30 am

1 stop14h 53m

$341

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/24

5:22 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$344

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento is 18 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento (average of $161). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento in November is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 DTW 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 November 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

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

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 November 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
4,235 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
9,015 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
8,139 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

    Frontier can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento in just under 47h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 2007 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $187, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and United Airlines. These flights start at 56% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento (average of $161). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento in November is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 November 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$187Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$215Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$369Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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