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$97+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SMF
Jan 4 — Jan 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Sacramento Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from New York to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 5, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:15 amLGA - SMF
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Wed 1/712:00 pmSMF - LGA
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/169:30 amJFK - SMF
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/76:37 amSMF - JFK
1 stop10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/136:59 amJFK - SMF
2 stops30h 26mFrontier
Sun 12/147:41 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop30h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$330
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/124:00 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop10h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/166:30 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop8h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$346
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/122:55 pmLGA - SMF
1 stop9h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/161:06 pmSMF - LGA
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:55 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/176:21 amSMF - JFK
1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Tue 12/166:50 amJFK - SMF
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/1810:29 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$352
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/147:25 amLGA - SMF
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
Wed 12/1711:25 amSMF - LGA
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$357
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:30 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop9h 29mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/154:40 pmSMF - EWR
1 stop10h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/4$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/177:15 amLGA - SMF
1 stop10h 30mSouthwest
Mon 1/195:30 amSMF - LGA
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/4$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Wed 12/176:50 amJFK - SMF
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1911:59 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$376
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Mon 12/83:29 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop10h 30mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/157:00 amSMF - EWR
1 stop8h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/4$382

Find flight deals from New York to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$97
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$643
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Sacramento Intl flights.
From New York (NYC) to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Sacramento that are best for you.

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NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Fri 1/9

6:08 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop22h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/24

12:59 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$268

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/22

3:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/23

5:50 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$286

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/16

4:23 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/19

7:08 pm-7:28 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$288

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Thu 2/12

7:29 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop31h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-5:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$293

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/16

7:15 am-12:35 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/7

12:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$295

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/18

11:30 am-6:14 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

3:00 pm-5:53 pm

2 stops23h 53m

$295

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/17

2:59 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/18

12:35 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$296

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/30

6:55 pm-10:23 pm

Nonstop6h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/4

11:39 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop5h 21m

$297

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/22

6:55 pm-10:23 pm

Nonstop6h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/24

11:39 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop5h 21m

$297

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/9

4:00 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/16

12:30 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$298

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Sacramento

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 New York 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 New York-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New York-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-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 New York-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 New York to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Sacramento

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Sacramento is 18 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sacramento (average of $71). Flying from New York to Sacramento in May is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 NYC to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 5, 2025.

When flying from New York to Sacramento, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 61% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Sacramento?

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

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

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Sacramento?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Sacramento chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Sacramento on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Sacramento?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Sacramento, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $231.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Sacramento?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Sacramento, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Sacramento?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Sacramento, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 18m.

The best insider tips for New York to Sacramento flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York to Sacramento trip
Airports
EWR

Plan for a long wait at EWR security. Arrive at least two hours early due to unpredictable wait times.

SMF

Take the SacRT Route 142 express bus from SMF to downtown Sacramento in about 30 minutes. Buses run hourly until 10:33 pm.

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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 5, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from New York to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 New York?

    For a flight from New York to Sacramento, you will be flying into Sacramento Intl. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Sacramento Intl is the only Sacramento airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from New York per day. 6 airlines have flights to Sacramento Intl from New York on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Sacramento?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York to Sacramento in 10h 32m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2506 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $90, Spirit Airlines will fly you from New York to Sacramento and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $189 and $228, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 76% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Sacramento one-way?

    $43 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $79 and $94, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Sacramento?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Sacramento?

    Consider Etihad Airways (46%), JetBlue (46%) or Singapore Airlines (46%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Sacramento.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Sacramento?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Sacramento is $297. On average you can expect to pay $420. The most popular route, (Newark - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $193.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Sacramento?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Sacramento?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sacramento (average of $71). Flying from New York to Sacramento in May is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 New York to Sacramento

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$100Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$189Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$272Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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