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Cheap flights from Orange County to Sacramento (SMF)

SNA — SMF
Dec 2 — Dec 91
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January

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Sacramento

How far ahead should I book a flight from Orange County to Sacramento?

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Orange County to Sacramento. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Sacramento (average of $349). Flying from Orange County to Sacramento in March is currently the most expensive (average of $481). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Orange County to Sacramento in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Orange County to Sacramento?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Orange County to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,American Airlines, andFrontier from Orange County to Sacramento have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,220 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,220 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,220 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,217 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,220 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.5
Fair
2,510 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,220 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 5 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $29. Southwest flights start at $88 while deals on United Airlines start at $95 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Orange County to Sacramento is $118. On average you can expect to pay $384. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $157.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Sacramento (average of $349). Flying from Orange County to Sacramento in March is currently the most expensive (average of $481). 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 2 airlines flying from Orange County to Sacramento

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$273Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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