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$53+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA to Sacramento (SMF)

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LAX — SMF
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riverside to Sacramento Intl are usually found in November or January, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Sacramento

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riverside to Sacramento flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$64
(Expedia)

One-way from

$53
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$163
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From Riverside to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Riverside to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

Find flight deals from Riverside to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Riverside to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/148:55 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Mon 11/171:03 pmSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$64
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/148:55 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Sat 11/159:10 amSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$66
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/2411:10 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 11/2812:55 pmSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$69
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/131:52 pmLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Fri 11/1412:58 pmSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$71
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/131:52 pmLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Thu 11/136:16 pmSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$73
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/131:52 pmLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Mon 11/171:03 pmSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$77
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 12/299:07 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Mon 1/511:37 amSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$79
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/128:37 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Sun 12/1411:20 amSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$80
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/131:52 pmLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Sat 11/159:10 amSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$81
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/58:37 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Mon 12/87:41 pmSMF - LAX
1 stop24h 24mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$82

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riverside to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

Riverside

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:27 am-10:04 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/15

6:45 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$117

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

8:27 am-10:04 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/5

10:45 am-12:28 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$127

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Wed 11/19

8:45 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/19

7:04 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$137

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

11:40 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/7

5:00 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$157

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

8:51 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/1

6:06 am-7:48 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$157

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

8:15 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/1

1:30 pm-3:02 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$157

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Sun 11/16

7:00 am-8:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-7:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$162

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Sun 11/16

7:00 am-8:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/18

2:34 pm-4:14 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$162

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Fri 11/14

7:08 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/17

10:34 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$162

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Fri 11/14

8:45 pm-10:18 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/19

2:34 pm-4:14 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$172

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Sacramento

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riverside to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Riverside to Sacramento may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 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 Riverside to Sacramento?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Sacramento (average of $17). Flying from Riverside to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of $57). 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 R1V to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside 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 October 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Riverside to Sacramento in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Riverside to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riverside to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings 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 October 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Riverside 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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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

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

    Most people fly into Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight to Sacramento from Riverside. On average, Sacramento Intl has 22 inbound flights from Riverside per day from 7 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

  • How popular is this Riverside to Sacramento flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Riverside to Sacramento?

    United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Riverside to Sacramento in just under 1h 35m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Riverside and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 373 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Riverside to Sacramento consider choosing Qantas Airways (95%), LATAM Airlines (95%) or United Airlines (95%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riverside to Sacramento?

    While on average a flight from Riverside to Sacramento is generally $267, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $43. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $54 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Sacramento (average of $17). Flying from Riverside to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of $57). 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 7 airlines flying from Riverside to Sacramento

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$85Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$97Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$101Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$111Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$117Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$154Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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