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$162+ Cheap flights from New York State 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SMF
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 8/185:25 pm
LGA
-
SMF
1 stop8h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 8/267:00 am
SMF
-
LGA
1 stop9h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/1810:00 am
JFK
-
SMF
1 stop8h 39m
American Airlines
Wed 8/2612:55 pm
SMF
-
JFK
1 stop8h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/254:10 pm
LGA
-
SMF
1 stop10h 00m
Southwest
Tue 9/18:00 pm
SMF
-
LGA
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/2810:00 am
JFK
-
SMF
1 stop8h 39m
American Airlines
Fri 9/116:25 am
SMF
-
JFK
1 stop11h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$282
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 12/178:30 am
LGA
-
SMF
2 stops12h 20m
Southwest
Thu 1/77:15 am
SMF
-
LGA
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/156:00 am
JFK
-
SMF
1 stop9h 06m
Delta
Mon 9/217:15 pm
SMF
-
JFK
1 stop8h 11m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/186:55 am
LGA
-
SMF
2 stops12h 25m
Southwest
Wed 8/267:20 am
SMF
-
LGA
1 stop12h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/126:00 am
LGA
-
SMF
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Sat 9/1910:55 am
SMF
-
LGA
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/2112:55 pm
JFK
-
SMF
1 stop9h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 8/2512:55 pm
SMF
-
JFK
1 stop8h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/218:00 am
JFK
-
SMF
1 stop8h 37m
Delta
Mon 10/2611:20 am
SMF
-
JFK
1 stop10h 01m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/161:25 pm
LGA
-
SMF
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Sun 9/208:55 pm
SMF
-
LGA
1 stop11h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/188:27 am
JFK
-
SMF
1 stop8h 56m
American Airlines
Tue 8/254:11 pm
SMF
-
JFK
1 stop10h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$298

Find flight deals from New York to Sacramento

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Sacramento flight deals. Data was last updated July 27, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$277
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$162
(United Airlines)

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Average price

$511
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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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

3:45 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/21

7:41 pm-6:53 am

1 stop8h 12m

$277

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/6

6:00 am-1:17 pm

2 stops10h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/12

7:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$292

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/18

4:59 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/2

6:00 am-7:51 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$297

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/11

1:10 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops12h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/14

8:10 pm-8:10 am

2 stops9h 00m

$302

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/24

5:40 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$302

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/20

7:05 am-1:14 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/20

7:15 pm-6:26 am

1 stop8h 11m

$307

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/22

7:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/30

8:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop11h 50m

$313

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Thu 9/3

12:00 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/8

10:50 am-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$323

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Wed 8/26

4:15 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/31

5:25 am-4:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$323

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Wed 8/26

6:00 am-3:11 pm

2 stops12h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/2

12:57 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$328

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Sacramento

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Sacramento (average of $355). Flying from State of New York to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 NY 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 July 27, 2026.

When flying from State of New York 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
State of New York to Sacramento flights typically cost between $317 and $347 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $277 on American Airlines (Aug 18-Aug 26).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from State of New York to Sacramento, you should look to book at least 61 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 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?

    Most people fly into Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight to Sacramento from New York. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from State of New York to Sacramento in 10h 17m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between State of New York and Sacramento is about 2506 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 State of New York to Sacramento one-way?

    $68 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $94 and $117, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Newark - Sacramento Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sacramento Intl or New York LaGuardia - Sacramento Intl when deciding on the best route from State of New York to Sacramento.

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

    Consider Etihad Airways (57%), JetBlue (57%) or Singapore Airlines (57%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from State of New York to Sacramento.

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

    While on average a flight from State of New York to Sacramento is generally $340, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $164. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $357 for that flight.

  • 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 State of New York to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Sacramento (average of $355). Flying from State of New York to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 New York to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$165Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$173Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$297Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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