Sacramento

$98+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SMF
Mar 14 — Mar 211
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Sacramento Intl are usually found in August or November, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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 February 12, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/16:00 am
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop8h 13m
Frontier
Mon 3/210:53 am
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop10h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Thu 4/2310:27 pm
DTW
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SMF
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2711:51 am
SMF
-
DTW
2 stops33h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$206
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1211:54 am
DTW
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SMF
1 stop26h 07m
Frontier
Sun 4/1912:04 pm
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:14 pm
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop19h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/2312:04 pm
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop19h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$222
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2310:27 pm
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop15h 30m
Frontier
Sun 4/2612:04 pm
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/226:14 pm
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop19h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2711:51 am
SMF
-
DTW
2 stops33h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 4/2310:27 pm
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/2612:04 pm
SMF
-
DTW
2 stops20h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/186:14 pm
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop19h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2711:51 am
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop14h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1010:35 am
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop23h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/138:27 am
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop17h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Thu 3/57:15 pm
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop15h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/94:41 pm
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop15h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/186:14 pm
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop19h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/2612:04 pm
SMF
-
DTW
2 stops18h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$257

Find flight deals from Detroit to Sacramento

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 February 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$184
(Frontier)

One-way from

$98
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$493
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Sacramento Intl flights.
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($33 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 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 February 12, 2026.
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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DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/18

6:14 pm-11:07 am

1 stop19h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/27

11:51 am-12:19 am

2 stops33h 28m

$232

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

7:09 am-2:12 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/28

5:04 pm-5:44 am

1 stop9h 40m

$360

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/10

5:22 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops24h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$365

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/29

1:02 pm-11:33 am

1 stop25h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/5

12:28 pm-6:05 am

1 stop14h 37m

$379

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

5:22 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/16

6:00 am-4:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$383

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/24

8:45 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/1

11:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop6h 55m

$437

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

8:15 am-2:35 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

11:10 am-11:05 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$447

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/2

7:09 am-1:11 pm

2 stops9h 02m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/5

11:50 am-5:44 am

2 stops14h 54m

$448

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

7:50 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/7

11:35 am-6:27 am

1 stop15h 52m

$455

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

7:57 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/28

11:08 pm-6:29 am

Nonstop4h 21m

$457

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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 February 6, 2026.

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 $166). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento in December 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.

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 12, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and American 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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

    Alaska Airlines can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento in just under 10h 03m. 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 $169, 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 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $67. Southwest flights start at $137 while deals on American Airlines start at $163 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

    The cheapest flight price from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento is $457. On average you can expect to pay $597. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $229.

  • 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 $166). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento in December 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$169Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$206Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$350Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$369Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$380Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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