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$111+ 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SMF
Apr 27 — May 41
Mon 4/27
Mon 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Sacramento

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 March 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 4/225:30 am
DSM
-
SMF
1 stop6h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 4/2911:59 pm
SMF
-
DSM
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 6/110:10 pm
CID
-
SMF
1 stop20h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/611:28 am
SMF
-
CID
1 stop6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/412:52 pm
CID
-
SMF
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1111:28 am
SMF
-
CID
1 stop23h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 4/223:15 pm
DSM
-
SMF
1 stop10h 05m
Southwest
Wed 4/2910:50 am
SMF
-
DSM
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/214:02 pm
OMA
-
SMF
1 stop9h 27m
American Airlines
Mon 4/2712:34 am
SMF
-
OMA
1 stop9h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/25$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 4/168:58 pm
OMA
-
SMF
1 stop16h 25m
Frontier
Mon 4/2011:03 am
SMF
-
OMA
1 stop7h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 5/228:19 pm
OMA
-
SMF
1 stop16h 24m
Frontier
Tue 5/265:22 pm
SMF
-
OMA
2 stops24h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/252:44 pm
DSM
-
SMF
1 stop10h 21m
Delta
Tue 5/1911:04 pm
SMF
-
DSM
1 stop8h 42m
Delta
Deal found 3/26$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/237:05 pm
DSM
-
SMF
1 stop6h 54m
American Airlines
Tue 4/281:03 pm
SMF
-
DSM
2 stops8h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/267:09 pm
DSM
-
SMF
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Sat 5/3011:45 pm
SMF
-
DSM
1 stop7h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/253:20 pm
DSM
-
SMF
2 stops9h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 5/191:03 pm
SMF
-
DSM
2 stops8h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/25$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/1411:38 am
OMA
-
SMF
1 stop9h 18m
Delta
Wed 4/2210:00 am
SMF
-
OMA
1 stop4h 40m
Delta
Deal found 3/25$335

Find flight deals from Iowa to Sacramento

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Sacramento flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$111
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$516
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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 March 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Wed 4/22

3:15 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/29

10:50 am-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$298

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

2:44 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/19

11:04 pm-9:46 am

1 stop8h 42m

$317

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/2

5:04 pm-2:03 pm

1 stop18h 59m

$357

La CrosseSacramento

LSE - SMF

LSESMF

La Crosse

Sun 5/3

5:40 am-10:48 am

1 stop7h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/10

12:34 am-9:35 am

1 stop7h 01m

$358

La CrosseSacramento

LSE - SMF

LSESMF

La Crosse

Tue 4/21

5:40 am-10:48 am

1 stop7h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/27

12:34 am-9:35 am

1 stop7h 01m

$358

La CrosseSacramento

LSE - SMF

LSESMF

La Crosse

Thu 4/16

6:37 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/20

12:34 am-9:35 am

1 stop7h 01m

$358

La CrosseSacramento

LSE - SMF

LSESMF

La Crosse

Tue 4/21

6:37 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/28

12:34 am-9:35 am

1 stop7h 01m

$358

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 4/25

12:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/2

11:45 am-9:20 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$362

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/20

1:52 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/27

5:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$363

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/15

5:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/22

12:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$369

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento (average of $144). Flying from Iowa to Sacramento in March is currently the most expensive (average of $302). 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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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.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Sacramento?

    There are many flights that can get you from Iowa to Sacramento in 7h 33m. Fly via Southwest, Delta, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Iowa and Sacramento is about 1644 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 to fly from Iowa to Sacramento one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $124. United Airlines flights start at $165 while deals on Delta start at $188 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Sacramento consider Omaha Eppley Airfield - Sacramento Intl, Des Moines - Sacramento Intl or Cedar Rapids - 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento (average of $144). Flying from Iowa to Sacramento in March is currently the most expensive (average of $302). 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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$282Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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