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$59+ 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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SMF
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Sacramento Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$184
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$59
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$403
From New York (NYC) to Sacramento Intl
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/256:53 amEWR - SMF
1 stop14h 56mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/301:09 pmSMF - EWR
2 stops16h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$184
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 8/206:00 amEWR - SMF
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/2711:59 pmSMF - EWR
Nonstop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$247
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/249:55 amEWR - SMF
3 stops26h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/810:19 amSMF - EWR
2 stops19h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$253
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/277:29 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop18h 04mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/47:56 pmSMF - EWR
1 stop16h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$256
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2012:55 pmLGA - SMF
2 stops14h 01mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/275:30 amSMF - LGA
2 stops15h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$265
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/44:00 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop21h 48mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/86:00 amSMF - JFK
1 stop21h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$266
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/116:25 pmJFK - SMF
Nonstop6h 28mJetBlue
Sun 7/2011:08 pmSMF - JFK
Nonstop5h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 6/10$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 7/126:30 amLGA - SMF
2 stops15h 15mSouthwest
Sat 7/195:25 amSMF - LGA
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/42:55 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/1211:55 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 11/46:00 amJFK - SMF
1 stop11h 07mDelta
Wed 11/124:49 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop10h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/11$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 7/152:40 pmLGA - SMF
1 stop10h 31mDelta
Mon 7/2811:15 pmSMF - LGA
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/11$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/164:59 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Mon 7/286:59 pmSMF - EWR
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Deal found 6/11$282

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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 June 12, 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

Wed 6/25

6:53 am-6:49 pm

1 stop14h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/30

1:09 pm-8:59 am

2 stops16h 50m

$184

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/27

11:59 pm-8:13 am

Nonstop5h 14m

$247

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Tue 6/24

9:55 am-9:24 am

3 stops26h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/8

10:19 am-9:17 am

2 stops19h 58m

$253

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Sat 9/27

7:29 pm-10:33 am

1 stop18h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/4

7:56 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$256

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/20

12:55 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops14h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/27

5:30 am-11:31 pm

2 stops15h 01m

$265

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/4

4:00 pm-10:48 am

1 stop21h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/8

6:00 am-6:29 am

1 stop21h 29m

$266

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/11

6:25 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop6h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/20

11:08 pm-7:29 am

Nonstop5h 21m

$267

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/12

6:30 am-6:45 pm

2 stops15h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/19

5:25 am-3:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$268

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/4

2:55 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/12

11:55 pm-11:51 am

1 stop8h 56m

$268

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-2:07 pm

1 stop11h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/10

11:55 am-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$277

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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.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
SMF

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

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
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Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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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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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 June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Sacramento is 53 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from New York to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 June 12, 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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the evening.

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 Thursday at noon 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 New York to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New York to Sacramento. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 5 inbound flights from New York per day. 7 airlines have flights to Sacramento Intl from New York on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $184, 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 United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $247 and $259, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 52% 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?

    $59 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 United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $119 and $139, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from New York to Sacramento is Newark - Sacramento Intl. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sacramento Intl or New York LaGuardia - Sacramento Intl.

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

    Consider Etihad Airways (78%), JetBlue (78%) or Singapore Airlines (78%) 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 $148. On average you can expect to pay $269. The most popular route, (Newark - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $182.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from New York to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 7 airlines flying from New York to Sacramento

Discover the top 7 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$203Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$226Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$345Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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