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$128+ 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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SMF
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/165:08 pmMLI - SMF
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Tue 1/1312:30 pmSMF - MLI
1 stop8h 02mDelta
Deal found 10/29$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 12/86:25 amCID - SMF
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Tue 12/1612:23 pmSMF - CID
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 10/28$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/127:58 pmDSM - SMF
2 stops40h 27mFrontier
Fri 12/1912:52 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop28h 52mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/161:00 pmMLI - SMF
2 stops9h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/136:25 amSMF - MLI
2 stops8h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/124:22 pmCID - SMF
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Wed 11/192:05 pmSMF - CID
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Deal found 10/28$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/121:21 pmCID - SMF
2 stops11h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1912:15 pmSMF - CID
2 stops9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/181:05 pmDSM - SMF
2 stops10h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/244:00 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:46 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop18h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/204:17 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop26h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/205:20 pmMLI - SMF
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/238:33 pmSMF - MLI
2 stops11h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$352
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1012:05 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Tue 12/1611:25 amSMF - DSM
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/29$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 12/53:10 pmCID - SMF
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/75:00 amSMF - CID
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/108:20 amDSM - SMF
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Mon 12/1511:25 amSMF - DSM
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/29$360

Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Sacramento

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Sacramento flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

One-way from

$128
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$445
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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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Iowa

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Sacramento

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Depart

Return

Price

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Tue 1/20

6:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$289

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Tue 12/16

5:08 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/13

12:30 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$289

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Thu 1/8

8:50 am-1:28 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/12

5:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$289

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Mon 12/8

4:25 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/16

2:05 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$289

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

7:58 pm-10:25 am

2 stops40h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/19

12:52 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop28h 52m

$292

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Fri 12/12

4:25 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/18

9:18 am-11:19 pm

2 stops12h 01m

$294

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Tue 12/16

1:00 pm-8:52 pm

2 stops9h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/13

6:25 am-4:54 pm

2 stops8h 29m

$299

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Tue 2/17

6:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/28

7:08 am-3:17 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$308

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Wed 11/12

4:22 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/19

2:05 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$314

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Wed 11/12

1:21 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops11h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/19

12:15 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops9h 13m

$324

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento (average of $108). Flying from Iowa to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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 October 30, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Iowa to Sacramento by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 25m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Frontier 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 $182. United Airlines flights start at $264 while deals on Delta start at $343 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Sacramento consider Des Moines - Sacramento Intl, Omaha Eppley Airfield - 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento (average of $108). Flying from Iowa to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$282Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$340Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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