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$389+ Cheap flights from Gainesville to Sacramento (GNV - SMF)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GNV — SMF
Mar 2 — Mar 91
Mon 3/2
Mon 3/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Gainesville to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Gainesville to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gainesville to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 31, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:00 am
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 12m
Delta
Tue 4/2110:35 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop7h 49m
Delta
Deal found 1/29$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1510:10 am
GNV
-
SMF
2 stops11h 56m
Delta
Wed 4/2210:35 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop7h 49m
Delta
Deal found 1/29$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/164:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop9h 06m
Delta
Tue 4/2110:35 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop7h 49m
Delta
Deal found 1/29$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 4/165:14 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop9h 21m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2110:00 am
SMF
-
GNV
2 stops9h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/29$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Sat 3/217:17 am
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop9h 02m
American Airlines
Mon 3/3010:22 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop9h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/31$521
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/264:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 51m
Delta
Fri 6/510:40 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
Deal found 1/30$531
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Sat 3/217:17 am
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop9h 02m
American Airlines
Wed 4/111:31 am
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop8h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/31$536
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/215:34 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop7h 56m
Delta
Wed 4/110:35 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Deal found 1/29$553
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/215:34 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop7h 56m
Delta
Mon 3/308:59 pm
SMF
-
GNV
2 stops9h 30m
Delta
Deal found 1/31$566

Find flight deals from Gainesville to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gainesville (GNV) 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 January 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$389
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$728
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From Gainesville Regional to Sacramento Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Gainesville 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 January 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Gainesville to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

Gainesville

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop8h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/21

10:35 pm-9:24 am

1 stop7h 49m

$389

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop8h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

10:35 pm-9:24 am

1 stop7h 49m

$389

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Thu 4/16

4:59 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/21

10:35 pm-9:24 am

1 stop7h 49m

$432

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Sat 3/21

4:15 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/30

6:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$521

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Tue 5/26

4:59 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/5

10:40 pm-9:23 am

1 stop7h 43m

$531

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Sat 3/21

4:15 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/1

11:31 am-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$536

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Thu 3/19

7:17 am-1:19 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$408

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop8h 14m

$438

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Fri 3/20

1:32 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$438

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Fri 2/27

4:15 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$438

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/29

Compare providers for flights from Gainesville 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 Gainesville to Sacramento in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice 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 Gainesville-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Gainesville-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Gainesville-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Gainesville-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 Gainesville-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 Gainesville to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Gainesville with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Gainesville to Sacramento

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to Sacramento (average of $138). Flying from Gainesville to Sacramento in January is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 January 31, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Gainesville 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,130 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,130 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,130 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,213 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,130 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gainesville 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 Gainesville to Sacramento?

    Departing from Gainesville to Sacramento will take you 8h 12m. Gainesville and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 2311 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Gainesville to Sacramento round-trip from $342. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. Delta is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Gainesville to Sacramento?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gainesville 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 Gainesville to Sacramento?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to Sacramento (average of $138). Flying from Gainesville to Sacramento in January is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 Gainesville to Sacramento

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Gainesville 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 January 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$342Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$388Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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