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$87+ Cheap flights from Lexington to Sacramento (LEX - 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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — SMF
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lexington to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lexington (LEX) 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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$287
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$87
(Mytrip)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$435
From Lexington Blue Grass to Sacramento Intl
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Cheapest flights from Lexington to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lexington to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/47:27 amLEX - SMF
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/1112:42 pmSMF - LEX
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/2410:24 amLEX - SMF
2 stops11h 50mDelta
Mon 9/297:05 pmSMF - LEX
2 stops11h 16mDelta
Deal found 7/29$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/285:48 pmLEX - SMF
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/411:00 amSMF - LEX
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$347
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 10/246:15 amLEX - SMF
2 stops10h 48mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/297:15 pmSMF - LEX
2 stops12h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$488

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LexingtonSacramento

LEX - SMF

LEXSMF

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 8/20

2:15 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/3

12:13 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$289

LexingtonSacramento

LEX - SMF

LEXSMF

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 10/4

3:42 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops10h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/6

5:55 pm-9:20 am

2 stops12h 25m

$328

LexingtonSacramento

LEX - SMF

LEXSMF

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 8/28

5:48 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/4

11:00 am-10:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$347

LexingtonSacramento

LEX - SMF

LEXSMF

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 10/24

6:15 am-2:03 pm

2 stops10h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/29

7:15 pm-10:42 am

2 stops12h 27m

$488

LexingtonSacramento

LEX - SMF

LEXSMF

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 10/5

10:33 pm-8:38 am

1 stop13h 05m

$87

LexingtonSacramento

LEX - SMF

LEXSMF

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 10/5

6:00 am-12:12 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$348

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Deals found on 7/31

Best time to book a flight from Lexington to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lexington to Sacramento

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Lexington 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 LEX to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Lexington 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 July 31, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Lexington to Sacramento in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from Lexington to Sacramento. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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 Lexington to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lexington to Sacramento round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $287. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $307 and $347, respectively. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Lexington 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 $233. American Airlines flights start at $348 while deals on United Airlines start at $418 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Lexington 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 3 airlines flying from Lexington to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Lexington 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$215Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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