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$102+ 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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SMF
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$278
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$102
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$366
From Iowa to Sacramento Intl
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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 September 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/146:30 amMLI - SMF
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/217:01 amSMF - MLI
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/163:50 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2111:55 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/310:54 amMLI - SMF
1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/83:16 pmSMF - MLI
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$314
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 12/63:10 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop10h 49mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/910:34 amSMF - OMA
2 stops25h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/13$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/61:14 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Mon 11/1010:30 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Deal found 9/14$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/76:00 amOMA - SMF
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/125:00 amSMF - OMA
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 12/61:40 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/98:45 amSMF - OMA
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$330
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/282:40 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Sat 11/112:07 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 9/15$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/82:37 pmDSM - SMF
2 stops25h 57mFrontier
Thu 10/1612:21 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop23h 31mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$331
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/285:45 amDSM - SMF
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/12:26 pmSMF - DSM
2 stops7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/102:37 pmCID - SMF
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/1311:55 pmSMF - CID
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/202:15 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Mon 11/243:35 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$343

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Sun 3/1

3:57 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/11

11:55 pm-10:14 am

1 stop8h 19m

$289

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Tue 10/14

6:30 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/21

7:01 am-3:05 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$305

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Thu 2/12

5:42 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/19

12:55 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$307

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Fri 10/3

10:54 am-6:36 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/8

3:16 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$314

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 12/6

3:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/9

10:34 am-2:14 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$325

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 2/17

2:50 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/28

6:15 am-5:03 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$330

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 12/6

1:40 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops10h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/9

1:06 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$335

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Fri 10/10

2:37 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/13

11:55 pm-9:11 am

1 stop7h 16m

$339

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 11/20

2:15 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/24

3:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$343

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 12/4

3:08 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/8

2:00 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$343

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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 $284). Flying from Iowa to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 September 15, 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.

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 8h 38m. Fly via United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or Delta 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 Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $102. Frontier flights start at $123 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $159 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 $284). Flying from Iowa to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$282Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$340Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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