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$117+ Cheap flights from Minnesota 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 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SMF
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 4, 2026.

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/57:00 am
MSP
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SMF
1 stop5h 40m
Frontier
Tue 10/611:53 am
SMF
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MSP
1 stop10h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$234
This Super.com 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/209:57 pm
MSP
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SMF
1 stop15h 00m
Frontier
Mon 8/3111:42 am
SMF
-
MSP
1 stop7h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Tue 10/1310:30 pm
MSP
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SMF
1 stop14h 27m
Frontier
Mon 10/197:58 pm
SMF
-
MSP
2 stops35h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$242
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/209:57 pm
MSP
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SMF
1 stop15h 00m
Frontier
Thu 8/276:29 pm
SMF
-
MSP
1 stop23h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$244
This Super.com 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/279:57 pm
MSP
-
SMF
1 stop15h 00m
Frontier
Thu 9/36:29 pm
SMF
-
MSP
1 stop23h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/217:54 pm
MSP
-
SMF
1 stop13h 55m
Frontier
Wed 9/2311:53 am
SMF
-
MSP
1 stop10h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 8/3$246
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/237:00 am
MSP
-
SMF
1 stop5h 58m
Frontier
Sat 9/2611:53 am
SMF
-
MSP
1 stop10h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$248
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/267:00 am
MSP
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SMF
1 stop5h 58m
Frontier
Thu 10/18:37 am
SMF
-
MSP
1 stop8h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$249
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/188:52 pm
FSD
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SMF
1 stop16h 06m
Frontier
Mon 9/2111:35 am
SMF
-
FSD
1 stop6h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$250
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/217:54 pm
MSP
-
SMF
1 stop13h 55m
Frontier
Sat 9/2611:53 am
SMF
-
MSP
1 stop10h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$250
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1010:30 pm
MSP
-
SMF
1 stop14h 20m
Frontier
Mon 11/167:27 pm
SMF
-
MSP
2 stops36h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$252
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/222:33 pm
MSP
-
SMF
1 stop22h 25m
Frontier
Mon 9/287:44 pm
SMF
-
MSP
2 stops26h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$253

Find flight deals from Minnesota to Sacramento

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to Sacramento flight deals. Data was last updated August 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$234
(Frontier)

One-way from

$117
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$317
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From Minnesota to Sacramento Intl
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One-way flight from Minnesota to Sacramento Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota 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 August 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Sioux FallsSacramento

FSD - SMF

FSDSMF

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 9/5

1:33 pm-7:47 pm

2 stops8h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/8

4:17 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$326

Sioux FallsSacramento

FSD - SMF

FSDSMF

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 10/7

6:50 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/12

2:25 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$330

FargoSacramento

FAR - SMF

FARSMF

Fargo Hector Field

Fri 8/28

5:13 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/31

10:50 am-8:48 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$339

Sioux FallsSacramento

FSD - SMF

FSDSMF

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 8/23

6:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/6

4:17 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$339

Sioux FallsSacramento

FSD - SMF

FSDSMF

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 8/26

5:05 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/6

5:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$339

Sioux FallsSacramento

FSD - SMF

FSDSMF

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 8/27

5:05 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops7h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/1

2:23 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$344

Sioux FallsSacramento

FSD - SMF

FSDSMF

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 8/27

8:22 am-7:40 pm

2 stops13h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/1

9:21 am-10:51 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$349

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 10/21

12:15 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/30

5:20 pm-9:55 am

2 stops14h 35m

$367

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 10/14

11:00 am-7:10 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/4

1:35 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$369

DuluthSacramento

DLH - SMF

DLHSMF

Duluth Intl

Fri 1/15

4:15 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/22

6:15 am-3:44 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$374

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Sacramento

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Sacramento (average of $404). Flying from Minnesota to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of $719). 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 MN to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 August 4, 2026.

When flying from Minnesota 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.

Weekly flight availability from Minnesota to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota to Sacramento. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 4, 2026.

The most flights from USMN to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Minnesota to Sacramento?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Minnesota to Sacramento flights typically cost between $439 and $599 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $234 on Frontier (Oct 5-Oct 10).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Minnesota to Sacramento?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Minnesota to Sacramento, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minnesota 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 Minnesota?

    If you book a flight to Sacramento from Minnesota, you will be flying to Sacramento Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Sacramento.

  • How popular is this Minnesota to Sacramento flight route?

    The Minnesota to Sacramento Intl flight path was viewed by 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Minnesota to Sacramento?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Minnesota to Sacramento in about 5h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 24m. The distance from Minnesota to Sacramento is about 1581 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 Minnesota to Sacramento one-way?

    $85 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $178 and $184, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Minneapolis St Paul - Sacramento Intl, Fargo Hector Field - Sacramento Intl or Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - Sacramento Intl when deciding on the best route from Minnesota to Sacramento.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minnesota to Sacramento?

    Consider Delta (86%), KLM (77%) or Virgin Atlantic (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Minnesota to Sacramento.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minnesota to Sacramento?

    The cheapest flight price from Minnesota to Sacramento is $358. On average you can expect to pay $594. The most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $253.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Sacramento (average of $404). Flying from Minnesota to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of $719). 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 5 airlines flying from Minnesota to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota 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 August 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$158Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$258Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$439Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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