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$54+ Cheap flights from Phoenix 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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SMF
Jan 2 — Jan 91
Fri 1/2
Fri 1/9
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/258:26 pmPHX - SMF
1 stop21h 55mFrontier
Tue 12/3011:37 amSMF - PHX
1 stop23h 04mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$222
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:58 amPHX - SMF
1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/77:00 amSMF - PHX
1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$223
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Wed 12/318:15 amPHX - SMF
Nonstop2h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/76:00 amSMF - PHX
Nonstop1h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$226
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Wed 12/318:20 amPHX - SMF
1 stop16h 39mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/79:00 amSMF - PHX
2 stops11h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Fri 12/1210:36 pmPHX - SMF
2 stops36h 49mFrontier
Mon 1/56:16 pmSMF - PHX
1 stop15h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/258:26 pmPHX - SMF
1 stop21h 55mFrontier
Wed 12/316:16 pmSMF - PHX
1 stop13h 32mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/2212:51 pmPHX - SMF
1 stop22h 51mFrontier
Tue 12/3011:37 amSMF - PHX
1 stop23h 04mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$234
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:58 amPHX - SMF
1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/317:00 amSMF - PHX
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Wed 12/1010:05 amPHX - SMF
1 stop25h 20mFrontier
Sun 12/147:41 pmSMF - PHX
2 stops20h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$239
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:36 pmPHX - SMF
1 stop4h 23mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/317:00 amSMF - PHX
1 stop4h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/249:58 amPHX - SMF
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Tue 12/3011:37 amSMF - PHX
1 stop23h 04mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/2212:51 pmPHX - SMF
1 stop22h 51mFrontier
Wed 12/316:16 pmSMF - PHX
1 stop13h 32mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$245

Find flight deals from Phoenix to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Phoenix (PH1) 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 December 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$222
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$54
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

August

Average price

$353
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix 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 December 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Phoenix

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Sacramento

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Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 1/8

4:31 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/10

4:35 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$233

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 1/21

12:55 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/22

2:55 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$237

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 1/27

2:40 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/29

5:10 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$242

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

8:20 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 39m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/4

7:00 am-11:53 pm

1 stop15h 53m

$247

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 12/30

8:20 am-11:24 am

1 stop4h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/6

9:46 am-3:59 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$247

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 1/8

7:40 am-12:22 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/12

8:16 am-4:12 pm

2 stops6h 56m

$248

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 1/9

4:36 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/10

8:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$254

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 1/14

8:40 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/15

5:10 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$254

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 1/28

8:24 am-12:22 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/2

8:16 am-4:12 pm

2 stops6h 56m

$264

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 12/25

12:42 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/1

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$272

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Phoenix to Sacramento

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Phoenix to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Phoenix to Sacramento may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Sacramento (average of $39). Flying from Phoenix to Sacramento in September is currently the most expensive (average of $86). 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 PHX to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix 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 December 3, 2025.

When flying from Phoenix to Sacramento, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Phoenix to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on November 29, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from Phoenix to Sacramento. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 3, 2025.

The most flights from PH1 to SMF are scheduled on a Wednesday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 December 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Phoenix to Sacramento, such as Southwest, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,253 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
11,045 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,157 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,093 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Phoenix 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 Phoenix?

    For a flight from Phoenix to Sacramento, you will be flying into Sacramento Intl. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Sacramento Intl is the only Sacramento airport and it handles 12 inbound flights from Phoenix per day. 5 airlines have flights to Sacramento Intl from Phoenix on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Phoenix to Sacramento?

    For as low as $237, United Airlines can have you in Sacramento from Phoenix in 2h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 646 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $82, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Phoenix to Sacramento and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $99 and $177, respectively. You may be able to fly from Phoenix to Sacramento for 72% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Phoenix 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 $47. Spirit Airlines flights start at $52 while deals on American Airlines start at $88 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Phoenix to Sacramento consider choosing Envoy Air (100%), Porter Airlines (88%) or Southwest (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Sacramento?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Phoenix to Sacramento? While on average our users pay $289, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $124. The most popular route (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $107.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Sacramento (average of $39). Flying from Phoenix to Sacramento in September is currently the most expensive (average of $86). 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 Phoenix to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Phoenix 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 December 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$100Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$110Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$175Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$251Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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