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$300+ Cheap flights from Madison to Sacramento (MSN - SMF)

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Cheap flight deals from Madison to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Madison to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madison to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on december 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
do 12/186:19 amMSN - SMF
2 stops11h 33mAmerican Airlines
za 1/176:00 amSMF - MSN
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
di 12/166:30 amMSN - SMF
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
za 1/175:00 amSMF - MSN
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$567
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
do 12/186:00 amMSN - SMF
1 stop8h 55mDelta
za 1/176:00 amSMF - MSN
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/14$594
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
ma 12/156:00 amMSN - SMF
1 stop8h 55mDelta
wo 12/172:05 pmSMF - MSN
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/12$915

Find flight deals from Madison to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madison (MSN) 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 december 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

One-way from

$300
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$443
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison 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 december 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to Sacramento that are best for you.

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MadisonSacramento

MSN - SMF

MSNSMF

Madison Truax Field

za 5/16

6:15 am-12:51 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Sacramento Intl

za 5/23

1:40 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$309

MadisonSacramento

MSN - SMF

MSNSMF

Madison Truax Field

di 2/3

2:55 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Sacramento Intl

wo 2/11

6:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$309

MadisonSacramento

MSN - SMF

MSNSMF

Madison Truax Field

di 2/3

2:55 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Sacramento Intl

do 2/12

6:00 am-2:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$314

MadisonSacramento

MSN - SMF

MSNSMF

Madison Truax Field

ma 2/2

1:31 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Sacramento Intl

do 2/12

6:00 am-2:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$314

MadisonSacramento

MSN - SMF

MSNSMF

Madison Truax Field

ma 2/2

1:31 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops10h 53m

Sacramento Intl

di 2/10

11:45 am-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$319

MadisonSacramento

MSN - SMF

MSNSMF

Madison Truax Field

di 2/3

11:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Sacramento Intl

di 2/10

11:45 am-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$319

MadisonSacramento

MSN - SMF

MSNSMF

Madison Truax Field

vr 5/22

5:50 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Sacramento Intl

ma 5/25

11:55 pm-9:53 am

1 stop7h 58m

$365

MadisonSacramento

MSN - SMF

MSNSMF

Madison Truax Field

vr 2/6

1:31 pm-8:51 am

2 stops21h 20m

Sacramento Intl

do 2/12

6:00 am-2:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$384

MadisonSacramento

MSN - SMF

MSNSMF

Madison Truax Field

vr 2/6

2:55 pm-8:51 am

2 stops19h 56m

Sacramento Intl

di 2/10

6:25 pm-10:51 am

2 stops14h 26m

$389

MadisonSacramento

MSN - SMF

MSNSMF

Madison Truax Field

ma 4/6

2:44 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Sacramento Intl

di 4/21

7:00 am-5:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$390

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Deals found on 12/15

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Madison to Sacramento in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Madison-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Madison-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madison-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madison-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Madison-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Madison to Sacramento

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Sacramento (average of $177). Flying from Madison to Sacramento in January is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 MSN to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Madison 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 december 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Madison to Sacramento in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 december 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Madison to Sacramento to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Madison to Sacramento?

    Departing from Madison to Sacramento will take you 8h 36m. Madison and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 1700 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Madison to Sacramento is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $288 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $288 and $288 round-trip. American Airlines is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Sacramento (average of $177). Flying from Madison to Sacramento in January is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 Madison to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Madison 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 december 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$288Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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