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$134+ Cheap flights from El Paso to Sacramento (ELP - 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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — SMF
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from El Paso to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from El Paso (ELP) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$297
(Southwest)

One-way from

$134
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$473
From El Paso to Sacramento Intl
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Cheapest flights from El Paso to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from El Paso to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/306:20 pmELP - SMF
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Sat 7/125:20 amSMF - ELP
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/17:10 pmELP - SMF
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/184:21 pmSMF - ELP
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$332
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1911:58 amELP - SMF
1 stop5h 15mFrontier
Sun 6/223:44 pmSMF - ELP
1 stop18h 19mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/225:30 amELP - SMF
1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/264:15 pmSMF - ELP
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$402

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El Paso

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Sacramento

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El PasoSacramento

ELP - SMF

ELPSMF

El Paso

Mon 6/30

6:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/12

5:20 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$297

El PasoSacramento

ELP - SMF

ELPSMF

El Paso

Tue 7/1

7:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/18

4:21 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$332

El PasoSacramento

ELP - SMF

ELPSMF

El Paso

Fri 6/27

11:58 am-5:53 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/13

3:44 pm-11:03 am

1 stop18h 19m

$393

El PasoSacramento

ELP - SMF

ELPSMF

El Paso

Tue 7/22

5:30 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/26

4:15 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$402

El PasoSacramento

ELP - SMF

ELPSMF

El Paso

Tue 9/30

12:41 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$134

El PasoSacramento

ELP - SMF

ELPSMF

El Paso

Wed 7/23

12:25 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$154

El PasoSacramento

ELP - SMF

ELPSMF

El Paso

Tue 9/30

7:05 am-12:25 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$171

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from El Paso to Sacramento

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from El Paso to Sacramento

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from El Paso to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 ELP to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from El Paso 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 June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from El Paso to Sacramento is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from El Paso to Sacramento, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, United Airlines and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from El Paso to Sacramento round-trip?

    Currently priced at $297, Southwest will fly you from El Paso to Sacramento and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $332 and $393, respectively. Users have found that Southwest is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $134. Users have also found prices from $154 and $171 on United Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from El Paso to Sacramento?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from El Paso 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 El Paso to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from El Paso to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 2 airlines flying from El Paso to Sacramento

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from El Paso 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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