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$139+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Sacramento (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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SMF
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Sacramento

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$268
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$431
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/244:11 pmCID - SMF
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Thu 5/291:58 pmSMF - CID
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/29$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/156:20 amMLI - SMF
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/172:56 pmSMF - MLI
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 6/76:14 amCID - SMF
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/112:48 pmSMF - CID
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/308:10 amOMA - SMF
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Tue 8/511:15 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/29$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/33:01 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop9h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/104:10 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/37:01 amDSM - SMF
2 stops12h 25mDelta
Tue 6/1011:15 pmSMF - DSM
2 stops12h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/29$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/165:00 pmMLI - SMF
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Tue 9/2312:25 pmSMF - MLI
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/30$314
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/43:14 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop8h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/98:38 amSMF - OMA
1 stop13h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/44:13 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/91:00 pmSMF - OMA
2 stops8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$322
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/159:02 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop16h 04mFrontier
Sun 5/1811:56 amSMF - OMA
1 stop6h 06mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 5/235:27 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/315:40 amSMF - DSM
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/166:00 amOMA - SMF
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/204:10 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$369

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/24

4:11 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/29

1:58 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$277

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Fri 8/15

6:20 am-1:21 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/17

2:56 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$289

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Sat 6/7

6:14 am-1:17 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/11

2:48 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$289

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Tue 6/3

3:01 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/10

4:10 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$299

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Tue 6/3

7:01 am-5:26 pm

2 stops12h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/10

11:15 pm-2:03 pm

2 stops12h 48m

$309

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Tue 9/16

5:00 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/23

12:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$314

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/24

2:35 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/1

11:59 pm-8:54 am

1 stop6h 55m

$324

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 6/28

6:00 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/12

11:15 pm-9:42 am

1 stop8h 27m

$337

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 5/15

9:02 pm-11:06 am

1 stop16h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/18

11:56 am-8:02 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$350

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Fri 5/23

5:27 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/31

5:40 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$362

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Iowa to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 IA to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from Iowa 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.

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Iowa to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,408 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sacramento from Iowa?

    Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Sacramento’s city center.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $139. Frontier flights start at $149 while deals on American Airlines start at $169 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Sacramento?

    When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Sacramento consider Cedar Rapids - Sacramento Intl, Des Moines - Sacramento Intl or Omaha Eppley Airfield - Sacramento Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Iowa to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 4 airlines flying from Iowa to Sacramento

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$282Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$371Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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