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Cheap flights from Pasadena, CA to Sacramento (SMF)

LAX — SMF
Nov 11 — Nov 181
Wed 11/11
Wed 11/18
1 adult, Economy
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Pasadena to Sacramento

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from P4S to SMF?

It’s optimal to fly from Pasadena to Sacramento in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Pasadena to Sacramento?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Pasadena to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings 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,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Pasadena to Sacramento have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,225 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

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
7.9
Good
4,225 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,225 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,653 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,225 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,339 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,225 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

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
12,142 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,225 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

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
5.6
Fair
2,550 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,225 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

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 Pasadena?

    Most people fly into Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight to Sacramento from Pasadena. On average, Sacramento Intl has 64 inbound flights from Pasadena per day from 6 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

  • How popular is this Pasadena to Sacramento flight route?

    The Pasadena to Sacramento Intl flight path was viewed by 58 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 Pasadena 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 $34. United Airlines flights start at $68 while deals on Southwest start at $68 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Pasadena to Sacramento?

    Before booking your flight to Sacramento from Pasadena, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Airlines (94%), ANA (93%), Qantas Airways( 93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Pasadena to Sacramento?

    The cheapest flight price from Pasadena to Sacramento is $88. On average you can expect to pay $234. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $99.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Pasadena to Sacramento?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pasadena 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Pasadena to Sacramento

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$46Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$97Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$106Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$108Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$180Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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