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$65+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento (PHL - 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SMF
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Mon 1/20
Mon 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Philadelphia to Sacramento Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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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 January 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$92
(FlightHub)

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September

Average price

$381
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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 January 15, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/285:41 pmPHL - SMF
1 stop16h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/47:46 pmSMF - PHL
1 stop7h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$197
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sun 2/235:41 pmPHL - SMF
1 stop16h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/29:16 pmSMF - PHL
1 stop24h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$213
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/57:45 amPHL - SMF
2 stops31h 42mFrontier
Thu 4/31:32 pmSMF - PHL
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/153:21 pmPHL - SMF
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/188:34 pmSMF - PHL
2 stops10h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/14$347
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:35 pmPHL - SMF
1 stop18h 13mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/74:40 pmSMF - PHL
1 stop10h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/15$416
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/187:10 amPHL - SMF
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Thu 8/217:05 amSMF - PHL
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/15$422
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/245:02 pmPHL - SMF
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Fri 7/411:05 pmSMF - PHL
1 stop9h 44mDelta
Deal found 1/15$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/225:44 pmPHL - SMF
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/2412:58 amSMF - PHL
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$498

Find flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 January 15, 2025.

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PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Fri 2/28

5:41 pm-6:47 am

1 stop16h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/4

7:46 pm-6:14 am

1 stop7h 28m

$196

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Wed 2/19

5:41 pm-6:47 am

1 stop16h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/24

9:16 pm-2:49 pm

1 stop14h 33m

$198

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Tue 3/25

6:45 am-12:27 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/1

2:06 pm-6:47 am

1 stop13h 41m

$210

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Wed 1/29

3:55 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/1

6:10 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$342

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Wed 4/16

6:41 am-11:54 am

1 stop8h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/20

6:33 pm-5:35 am

1 stop8h 02m

$382

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Fri 4/4

4:45 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/7

11:59 pm-12:53 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$417

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Tue 1/28

1:40 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/4

9:55 am-9:45 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$419

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Tue 3/25

6:45 am-12:27 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$65

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Tue 2/11

6:15 am-3:46 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$105

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL - SMF

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Sat 3/29

1:35 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$209

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to Sacramento in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Philadelphia-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento is 82 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 $451). 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 January 15, 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.

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 January 15, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Philadelphia to Sacramento, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines and Spirit Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,678 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,963 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $213, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Sacramento.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and United Airlines. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $92 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $155 and $193, respectively.

  • 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?

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

  • 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?