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$438+ Cheap flights from Gainesville to Sacramento (GNV - 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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GNV — SMF
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
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 March 17, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/224:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Wed 9/3010:40 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Deal found 3/14$449
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/224:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Tue 9/295:10 pm
SMF
-
GNV
2 stops13h 12m
Delta
Deal found 3/14$454
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/224:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Sat 9/2612:25 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop7h 05m
Delta
Deal found 3/14$474
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/224:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Sun 9/2710:40 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Deal found 3/14$492
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/244:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Tue 9/297:18 pm
SMF
-
GNV
2 stops11h 04m
Delta
Deal found 3/14$497
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/254:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
2 stops9h 37m
Delta
Sat 9/265:15 pm
SMF
-
GNV
2 stops13h 07m
Delta
Deal found 3/14$502
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/244:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Sat 9/2612:25 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop7h 05m
Delta
Deal found 3/14$517
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/263:40 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop10h 17m
Delta
Fri 6/56:59 pm
SMF
-
GNV
2 stops11h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/15$518
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/244:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Mon 9/2810:40 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Deal found 3/14$535
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/244:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Sun 9/275:00 pm
SMF
-
GNV
2 stops13h 22m
Delta
Deal found 3/14$540
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/254:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
2 stops9h 37m
Delta
Mon 9/285:15 pm
SMF
-
GNV
2 stops13h 07m
Delta
Deal found 3/14$545

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 March 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$518
(Delta)

One-way from

$428
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$498
Provider with most accurate pricing for Gainesville Regional-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
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From Gainesville Regional to Sacramento Intl
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One-way flight from Gainesville Regional to Sacramento Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Gainesville to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Tue 5/26

3:40 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop10h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/5

6:59 pm-9:25 am

2 stops11h 26m

$518

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Mon 4/13

4:59 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/20

10:20 pm-9:24 am

1 stop8h 04m

$535
Quickest round-trip

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Wed 6/3

5:21 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/6

5:30 am-4:51 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$1,506

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Wed 6/3

1:11 pm-7:57 pm

2 stops9h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/6

6:30 pm-9:23 am

2 stops11h 53m

$1,747
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Mon 6/1

5:21 pm-12:11 am

1 stop9h 50m

$438

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Sun 5/31

3:40 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$438

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Mon 6/8

1:49 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$438

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Sun 6/14

10:20 am-9:56 pm

2 stops14h 36m

$443

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Sun 6/7

9:48 am-6:58 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$463

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Deals found on 3/17

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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 March.
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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Cheapflights Insights

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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $214). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Gainesville 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 March 17, 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
8,288 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,288 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 34m. Gainesville and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 2311 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 38% 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $214). 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$342Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$388Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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