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$87+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SMF
May 15 — May 221
Fri 5/15
Fri 5/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Sacramento Intl are usually found in September or November, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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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 April 15, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
Sun 5/177:55 am
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop29h 48m
Frontier
Sat 5/2311:28 am
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 4/11$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 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 4/14$268
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/141:20 pm
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop24h 23m
Frontier
Wed 5/2011:28 am
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop22h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 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
Wed 5/138:16 pm
SMF
-
DTW
2 stops32h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 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
2 stops32h 52m
Frontier
Fri 5/811:28 am
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 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
Mon 5/118:16 pm
SMF
-
DTW
2 stops24h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/67:53 pm
DTW
-
SMF
2 stops23h 31m
Frontier
Fri 5/811:28 am
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$282
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/310:27 pm
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop15h 56m
Frontier
Mon 5/115:14 pm
SMF
-
DTW
2 stops11h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 4/15$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/410:27 pm
DTW
-
SMF
2 stops24h 04m
Frontier
Fri 5/811:28 am
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$288
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 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
Sun 5/105:14 pm
SMF
-
DTW
2 stops16h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$289
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:55 am
DTW
-
SMF
2 stops11h 29m
Frontier
Mon 5/115:14 pm
SMF
-
DTW
2 stops11h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$298

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 April 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$250
(Expedia)

One-way from

$87
(Expedia)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$519
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Sacramento Intl
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One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Sacramento Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($148 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 April 15, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/30

3:40 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/3

12:15 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$461

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/6

5:55 am-9:15 am

1 stop6h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/6

11:50 pm-10:45 am

1 stop7h 55m

$465

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/11

4:00 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/23

1:05 pm-12:05 am

2 stops8h 00m

$487

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

8:10 pm-7:15 am

2 stops14h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/1

5:05 am-6:40 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$493

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/6

5:20 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/7

5:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$496
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

7:41 pm-6:28 am

1 stop7h 47m

$507

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/15

6:55 am-10:15 am

1 stop6h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/25

2:10 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 05m

$517

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/7

7:05 am-12:20 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/17

1:05 pm-12:05 am

2 stops8h 00m

$534

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/7

7:09 am-11:56 pm

1 stop19h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/11

5:04 pm-5:44 am

1 stop9h 40m

$540

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/30

7:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/5

11:10 am-11:05 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$558

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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
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

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

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 April 10, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento is 37 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento (average of $183). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 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 April 15, 2026.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

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 15, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican 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
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,404 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,580 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,614 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
2,989 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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?

    To fly from Detroit to Sacramento, you need to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Sacramento Intl (SMF). Nonstop flights to Sacramento Intl from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County take 4h 41m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Sacramento Intl offered by 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

    Southwest can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento in just under 8h 50m. 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 61% 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 $66. American Airlines flights start at $133 while deals on Southwest start at $137 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento on time: Air France (81%), Delta (79%), KLM (72%).

  • 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 $306. On average you can expect to pay $438. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $298.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento (average of $183). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 15, 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$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$375Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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