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$67+ 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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SMF
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 16, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:32 pmMSP - SMF
2 stops12h 12mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/117:58 pmSMF - MSP
2 stops14h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/15$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Fri 11/710:15 amMSP - SMF
2 stops24h 05mFrontier
Sun 11/95:56 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop13h 24mFrontier
Deal found 10/16$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/198:51 amMSP - SMF
2 stops30h 37mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/254:17 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop29h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Thu 11/136:24 amMSP - SMF
1 stop13h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1612:16 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop19h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/313:12 pmMSP - SMF
1 stop19h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/312:58 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$259
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/151:32 pmMSP - SMF
2 stops12h 12mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/1812:05 pmSMF - MSP
2 stops9h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/16$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Thu 10/303:00 pmMSP - SMF
1 stop21h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/95:56 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop13h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Mon 11/106:00 amMSP - SMF
1 stop8h 08mFrontier
Sun 11/163:18 pmSMF - MSP
2 stops30h 56mFrontier
Deal found 10/15$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Tue 11/49:00 amMSP - SMF
2 stops52h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1312:11 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop10h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$265
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/121:32 pmMSP - SMF
2 stops12h 12mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/198:15 amSMF - MSP
1 stop13h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/15$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/128:51 amMSP - SMF
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/136:16 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop27h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Wed 12/107:00 amFAR - SMF
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Wed 1/1410:25 amSMF - FAR
2 stops7h 46mDelta
Deal found 10/15$274

Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Sacramento

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to Sacramento flight deals. Data was last updated October 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$67
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$294
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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. 10% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 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 October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to Sacramento that are best for you.

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MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 11/12

1:32 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops12h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/19

12:05 pm-12:04 am

2 stops9h 59m

$251

Sioux FallsSacramento

FSD - SMF

FSDSMF

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 2/24

1:20 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/28

6:15 am-3:33 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$269

FargoSacramento

FAR - SMF

FARSMF

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 12/10

7:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/14

10:25 am-8:11 pm

2 stops7h 46m

$274

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/15

2:48 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop10h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/18

12:05 pm-12:04 am

2 stops9h 59m

$277

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 11/18

3:11 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 39m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/27

1:25 pm-5:15 am

1 stop13h 50m

$283

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 11/6

1:32 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops12h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/11

2:56 pm-12:04 am

1 stop7h 08m

$286

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 11/6

1:32 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops12h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/9

6:50 am-12:04 am

1 stop15h 14m

$286

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 12/8

1:39 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/13

7:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$288

Sioux FallsSacramento

FSD - SMF

FSDSMF

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 11/21

11:46 am-12:33 pm

1 stop26h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/23

4:17 pm-10:56 am

1 stop16h 39m

$295

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 12/11

7:07 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/14

12:35 pm-12:02 am

1 stop9h 27m

$312

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Sacramento (average of $79). Flying from Minnesota to Sacramento in August is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 October 16, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Minnesota to Sacramento by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minnesota to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minnesota to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minnesota to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 16, 2025.

The most flights from USMN to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 long is the flight from Minnesota to Sacramento?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Minnesota to Sacramento in about 9h 11m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 01m. The distance from Minnesota to Sacramento is about 1330 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Most travelers choose Minneapolis St Paul - Sacramento Intl, Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - Sacramento Intl or Fargo Hector 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 (91%), KLM (87%) or Air France (87%) 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 $239. On average you can expect to pay $639. The most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $213.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Sacramento (average of $79). Flying from Minnesota to Sacramento in August is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 6 airlines flying from Minnesota to Sacramento

Discover the top 6 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 October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$150Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$258Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$293Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$319Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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