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$31+ Cheap flights from Orange County 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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SMF
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Sacramento

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to Sacramento flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$147
(Southwest)

One-way from

$31
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$137
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Cheapest flights from Orange County to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/2510:05 amLGB - SMF
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Wed 6/252:25 pmSMF - LGB
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$147
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/277:01 amLGB - SMF
2 stops7h 56mDelta
Tue 6/35:15 pmSMF - LGB
1 stop4h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/28$172
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/73:16 pmSNA - SMF
2 stops18h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/1010:41 amSMF - SNA
1 stop10h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$189
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/86:45 amSNA - SMF
1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1111:56 amSMF - SNA
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$191
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/282:25 pmSNA - SMF
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Wed 6/47:40 pmSMF - SNA
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$217
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/223:29 pmSNA - SMF
1 stop26h 03mFrontier
Mon 5/2612:13 pmSMF - SNA
1 stop22h 58mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$221
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/296:27 pmSNA - SMF
1 stop4h 39mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/27:44 pmSMF - SNA
2 stops17h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/297:00 pmSNA - SMF
1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/312:31 pmSMF - SNA
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/287:00 amSNA - SMF
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Fri 5/301:40 pmSMF - SNA
2 stops8h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/29$330
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/158:45 amLGB - SMF
1 stop14h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 5/197:00 amSMF - LGB
1 stop12h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$714
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 5/118:45 amLGB - SMF
1 stop13h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/137:00 amSMF - LGB
1 stop12h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$739

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Orange County

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Long BeachSacramento

LGB - SMF

LGBSMF

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 6/25

10:05 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/25

2:25 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$147

Long BeachSacramento

LGB - SMF

LGBSMF

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 5/27

7:01 am-2:57 pm

2 stops7h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/3

5:15 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$172

Santa AnaSacramento

SNA - SMF

SNASMF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/8

6:45 am-6:42 pm

1 stop11h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/11

11:56 am-12:01 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$191

Santa AnaSacramento

SNA - SMF

SNASMF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/17

6:45 am-1:44 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/18

2:40 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$200

Santa AnaSacramento

SNA - SMF

SNASMF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/25

7:45 am-9:25 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/26

8:15 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$231

Santa AnaSacramento

SNA - SMF

SNASMF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/29

6:27 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/2

7:44 pm-12:51 pm

2 stops17h 07m

$261

Santa AnaSacramento

SNA - SMF

SNASMF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/19

7:15 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/22

5:40 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$437

Santa AnaSacramento

SNA - SMF

SNASMF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/15

7:25 am-10:29 am

1 stop3h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/19

5:15 am-9:00 am

1 stop3h 45m

$455

Long BeachSacramento

LGB - SMF

LGBSMF

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 5/15

8:45 am-11:00 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/19

7:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$714

Long BeachSacramento

LGB - SMF

LGBSMF

Long Beach Municipal

Sun 5/11

8:45 am-10:25 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$739

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Orange County with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Sacramento

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Orange County to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 KFI to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from Orange County 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.

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 May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Orange County to Sacramento to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
2,409 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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 Orange County 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 Orange County?

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

  • How popular is this Orange County to Sacramento flight route?

    The Orange County to Sacramento Intl flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Orange County to Sacramento one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $31. Southwest flights start at $74 while deals on Delta start at $87 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Orange County to Sacramento?

    The cheapest flight price from Orange County to Sacramento is $122. On average you can expect to pay $279. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $67.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Orange County to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Sacramento?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Orange County to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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 Orange County to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Orange County to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 Orange County to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Orange County 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$39Average$92FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$85Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$119Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$371Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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