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$120+ 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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SMF
Sep 9 — Sep 161
Wed 9/9
Wed 9/16
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 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 10/2010:30 pm -
1 stop14h 27m
Wed 10/2811:45 am -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 8/7$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 10/2010:30 pm -
1 stop14h 27m
Mon 10/2611:52 am -
1 stop20h 06m
Deal found 8/7$241
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Thu 9/107:54 pm -
1 stop18h 01m
Thu 9/1711:35 am -
1 stop10h 33m
Deal found 8/6$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Sat 9/262:33 pm -
1 stop22h 07m
Fri 10/211:35 am -
1 stop24h 03m
Deal found 8/8$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/212:33 pm -
1 stop22h 25m
Wed 9/2311:53 am -
1 stop10h 15m
Deal found 8/8$253
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Mon 9/147:54 pm -
1 stop23h 34m
Mon 9/216:23 pm -
1 stop22h 45m
Deal found 8/6$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/212:33 pm -
1 stop22h 25m
Fri 9/2511:35 am -
1 stop24h 03m
Deal found 8/7$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Sat 9/192:33 pm -
1 stop22h 07m
Mon 9/2111:35 am -
1 stop10h 33m
Deal found 8/9$262
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/77:00 am -
1 stop5h 58m
Thu 11/57:15 pm -
1 stop16h 12m
Deal found 8/6$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 10/2110:30 pm -
2 stops40h 04m
Mon 10/2611:52 am -
1 stop20h 06m
Deal found 8/7$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/162:33 pm -
1 stop22h 07m
Fri 9/188:48 am -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 8/6$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/182:10 pm -
1 stop8h 02m
Sun 9/206:00 am -
1 stop5h 39m
Deal found 8/8$339

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 10, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$120
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$329
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($31 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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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 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Sioux FallsSacramento

FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - SMF Sacramento Intl

FSDSMF

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 8/28

5:05 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/2

10:50 am-8:07 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$339

FargoSacramento

FAR Fargo Hector Field - SMF Sacramento Intl

FARSMF

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 1/6

10:55 am-9:52 pm

2 stops12h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/27

6:15 am-2:06 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$344

FargoSacramento

FAR Fargo Hector Field - SMF Sacramento Intl

FARSMF

Fargo Hector Field

Tue 10/13

11:01 am-10:32 pm

2 stops13h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/20

6:00 am-2:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$344

FargoSacramento

FAR Fargo Hector Field - SMF Sacramento Intl

FARSMF

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 9/9

5:13 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops7h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/30

2:25 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$366

Sioux FallsSacramento

FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - SMF Sacramento Intl

FSDSMF

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 10/9

11:00 am-10:32 pm

2 stops13h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/11

6:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$374

Sioux FallsSacramento

FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - SMF Sacramento Intl

FSDSMF

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-1:52 pm

2 stops9h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/6

4:17 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$379

DuluthSacramento

DLH Duluth Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

DLHSMF

Duluth Intl

Fri 9/18

4:11 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/21

11:22 am-10:35 pm

2 stops9h 13m

$380

Sioux FallsSacramento

FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - SMF Sacramento Intl

FSDSMF

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 8/20

9:35 am-1:17 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/24

2:23 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$409

FargoSacramento

FAR Fargo Hector Field - SMF Sacramento Intl

FARSMF

Fargo Hector Field

Thu 1/7

11:34 am-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/15

12:55 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$418

Sioux FallsSacramento

FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - SMF Sacramento Intl

FSDSMF

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 8/20

8:22 am-6:05 pm

2 stops11h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/24

8:40 pm-10:20 am

2 stops11h 40m

$419

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Minnesota with our price prediction graph.
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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 10, 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 10, 2026.

The most flights from USMN to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 $647 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $237 on Frontier (Oct 20-Oct 28).

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, Delta, and Southwest fly from Minnesota to Sacramento in about 5h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 32m. The distance from Minnesota to Sacramento is about 1514 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?

    $69 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 $179 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 $684. The most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $275.

  • 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 10, 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$446Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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