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$67+ Cheap flights from Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) 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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SMF
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Sacramento Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Round-trip from

$196
(Southwest)

One-way from

$82
(Priceline)

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Average price

$355
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Cheapest flights from Sky Harbor Intl to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sky Harbor Intl to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/78:00 amPHX - SMF
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Tue 8/129:00 amSMF - PHX
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$196
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/47:00 amPHX - SMF
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Mon 8/112:35 pmSMF - PHX
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/3$197
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Tue 10/1412:12 pmPHX - SMF
1 stop4h 07mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/175:30 amSMF - PHX
1 stop5h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$200
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/176:00 amPHX - SMF
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Sun 7/203:44 pmSMF - PHX
1 stop26h 43mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$205
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:00 amPHX - SMF
1 stop5h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 9/146:20 amSMF - PHX
1 stop3h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/1$208
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/136:00 amPHX - SMF
1 stop5h 28mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/207:36 pmSMF - PHX
1 stop14h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$215
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/14:30 pmPHX - SMF
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/512:06 pmSMF - PHX
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 8/144:41 pmPHX - SMF
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/156:00 amSMF - PHX
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$239

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento that are best for you.

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PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 8/7

8:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop3h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/12

9:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$196

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 8/4

7:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/11

2:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$197

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 10/14

12:12 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/17

5:30 am-11:17 am

1 stop5h 47m

$200

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 7/17

6:00 am-4:11 pm

1 stop10h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/20

3:44 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop26h 43m

$205

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 9/11

6:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/14

6:20 am-9:59 am

1 stop3h 39m

$208

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 8/22

11:28 am-11:28 am

1 stop24h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/27

6:20 am-9:59 am

1 stop3h 39m

$209

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 10/1

4:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/5

12:06 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$224

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 8/14

4:41 pm-6:39 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/15

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop5h 26m

$239

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 10/25

12:12 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$67

PhoenixSacramento

PHX - SMF

PHXSMF

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 9/18

10:25 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$82

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The best insider tips for Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento trip
Airports
PHX

PHX has short security lines, often under 10 minutes, making it efficient for business travelers with early flights.

Read more about PHXby Brandon Schultz
SMF

Catch the SacRT Route 142 express bus from SMF to downtown Sacramento in about 30 minutes, running hourly until 10:33 pm.

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on PHX

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Best time to book a flight from Sky Harbor Intl to Sacramento

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sky Harbor Intl to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 Sky Harbor Intl 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 July 3, 2025.

When flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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 9% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,545 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sky Harbor Intl 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 Sky Harbor Intl?

    Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Sacramento. You should not have trouble finding flights to Sacramento Intl from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl; the airport handles an average of 6 inbound flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Sacramento airport from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Sacramento’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento round-trip?

    Southwest, at $196, was found to be the cheapest airline from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Frontier. Southwest is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $82. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    Consider Envoy Air (100%), SkyWest Airlines (95%) or American Airlines (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    The cheapest flight price from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento is $138. On average you can expect to pay $306. The most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $171.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sky Harbor Intl to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sky Harbor Intl to Sacramento?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sky Harbor Intl to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sky Harbor Intl 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 Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 4 airlines flying from Sky Harbor Intl to Sacramento

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sky Harbor Intl 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$94Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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