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$90+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento (PHL - SMF)

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PHL — SMF
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Sacramento Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 August 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$171
(Priceline)

One-way from

$90
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$360
From Philadelphia to Sacramento Intl
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 16, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/296:45 amPHL - SMF
1 stop7h 28mFrontier
Thu 10/212:06 pmSMF - PHL
1 stop9h 51mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$171
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:45 amPHL - SMF
1 stop7h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/65:12 pmSMF - PHL
1 stop10h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$176
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 9/156:45 amPHL - SMF
1 stop7h 28mFrontier
Thu 9/1812:06 pmSMF - PHL
1 stop9h 51mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$187
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:19 amPHL - SMF
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Sun 11/94:21 pmSMF - PHL
2 stops21h 05mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$208
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/196:45 amPHL - SMF
1 stop7h 28mFrontier
Sun 9/2112:06 pmSMF - PHL
2 stops18h 19mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$216
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 9/156:45 amPHL - SMF
1 stop7h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/176:30 amSMF - PHL
1 stop11h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1612:00 pmPHL - SMF
2 stops23h 38mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/209:33 amSMF - PHL
1 stop8h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$233
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Thu 10/26:45 amPHL - SMF
1 stop7h 36mFrontier
Sun 10/512:06 pmSMF - PHL
1 stop9h 51mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$240

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Return

Price

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Mon 9/29

6:45 am-11:13 am

1 stop7h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/2

12:06 pm-12:57 am

1 stop9h 51m

$171

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Thu 10/2

6:45 am-11:21 am

1 stop7h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/6

5:12 pm-6:15 am

1 stop10h 03m

$176

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Fri 10/31

6:19 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/3

5:12 pm-6:15 am

1 stop10h 03m

$183

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Mon 9/15

6:45 am-11:13 am

1 stop7h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/18

12:06 pm-12:57 am

1 stop9h 51m

$187

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Thu 11/6

6:19 am-11:26 am

1 stop8h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/9

4:21 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops21h 05m

$208

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Fri 9/19

6:45 am-11:13 am

1 stop7h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/21

12:06 pm-9:25 am

2 stops18h 19m

$216

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Mon 9/15

6:45 am-11:13 am

1 stop7h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/17

6:30 am-8:51 pm

1 stop11h 21m

$218

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Tue 9/16

12:00 pm-8:38 am

2 stops23h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/20

9:33 am-8:51 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$233

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Fri 11/7

6:19 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$90

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Mon 11/3

6:19 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$90

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Sacramento

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento is 22 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 Philadelphia to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Philadelphia to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 PHL to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 August 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Philadelphia to Sacramento in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Philadelphia to Sacramento on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $298.

What’s the fastest layover option from Philadelphia to Sacramento?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 28m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 4h 03m.

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 August 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Philadelphia to Sacramento to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,042 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    Frontier, at $152, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Sacramento.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Southwest. These flights start at 62% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Philadelphia to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 6 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Sacramento

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$152Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$163Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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