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$59+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Sacramento (SAN - 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SMF
ene. 22 — ene. 291
jue. 1/22
jue. 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 23, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
jue. 12/254:47 pmSAN - SMF
1 stop19h 10mFrontier
sáb. 12/271:11 pmSMF - SAN
1 stop10h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$334
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
mié. 12/241:06 pmSAN - SMF
1 stop4h 15mFrontier
sáb. 1/31:11 pmSMF - SAN
1 stop10h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
mar. 12/306:15 amSAN - SMF
1 stop3h 42mUnited Airlines
lun. 1/56:00 amSMF - SAN
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$339
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
mié. 12/311:06 pmSAN - SMF
1 stop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
dom. 1/45:38 pmSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$340
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
mié. 12/311:06 pmSAN - SMF
1 stop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 1/35:38 pmSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$345
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
vie. 12/264:47 pmSAN - SMF
1 stop19h 29mFrontier
mié. 12/316:16 pmSMF - SAN
1 stop17h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$348
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
dom. 12/283:12 pmSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 49mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 1/35:38 pmSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/20$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
dom. 12/286:15 amSAN - SMF
1 stop3h 42mUnited Airlines
dom. 1/46:00 amSMF - SAN
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$354
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
sáb. 12/2710:07 pmSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 52mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 1/37:00 amSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/20$357
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
mié. 12/3111:17 amSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 54mAlaska Airlines
dom. 1/45:38 pmSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/21$358
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
jue. 12/254:47 pmSAN - SMF
1 stop19h 10mFrontier
vie. 1/26:16 pmSMF - SAN
1 stop18h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
dom. 12/289:35 amSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
dom. 1/47:40 pmSMF - SAN
1 stop3h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$368

Find flight deals from San Diego to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 diciembre 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$121
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$59
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$254
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 diciembre 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Sacramento that are best for you.

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San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

vie. 1/30

8:00 am-9:57 am

Nonstop1h 57m

Sacramento Intl

mar. 2/3

3:00 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$132

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

sáb. 2/14

8:00 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Sacramento Intl

lun. 2/16

8:45 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$132

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

mié. 2/11

8:01 am-9:59 am

Nonstop1h 58m

Sacramento Intl

jue. 2/12

7:40 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$132

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

vie. 1/30

4:06 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Sacramento Intl

mié. 2/4

12:59 pm-2:37 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$132

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

dom. 2/15

8:04 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Sacramento Intl

mié. 2/18

12:47 pm-2:27 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$132

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

lun. 2/2

4:06 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Sacramento Intl

mié. 2/4

12:59 pm-2:37 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$132

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

lun. 2/2

9:13 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Sacramento Intl

mar. 2/3

7:00 am-8:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$132

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

vie. 2/13

11:20 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Sacramento Intl

lun. 2/16

8:45 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$147

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

vie. 4/17

5:21 pm-7:14 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Sacramento Intl

lun. 4/20

7:17 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$147

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

jue. 1/29

4:06 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Sacramento Intl

dom. 2/1

10:34 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$147

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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 San Diego to Sacramento in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 San Diego-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Sacramento

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Sacramento may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 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 San Diego to Sacramento?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Sacramento (average of $18). Flying from San Diego to Sacramento in November is currently the most expensive (average of $62). 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 SAN to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 diciembre 23, 2025.

When flying from San Diego 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 14% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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.

The best insider tips for San Diego to Sacramento flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Sacramento trip
Airlines
Southwest

Southwest's open seating policy allows quick boarding, ideal for short flights.


Southwest offers free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, enhancing short-haul travel comfort.

Read more about SouthwestBy Marisa Garcia
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing short domestic flights.


Alaska's Wi-Fi flat fee is a bargain, perfect for staying connected on short flights.

Read more about Alaska AirlinesBy Robert Schrader
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat for added comfort.


Frontier's early check-in helps secure your seat on potentially overbooked flights.

Read more about FrontierBy Marisa Garcia
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for comfort on short flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop speeds up airport check-in, ideal for quick domestic flights.

Read more about Spirit AirlinesBy Daniel Scheffler
Airports
SAN

Plan to arrive at SAN at least two hours before your flight to avoid stress from traffic and construction-related congestion.

Read more about SANBy Blane Bachelor
SMF

Use SacRT Route 142 for a quick, 30-minute express bus ride from SMF to downtown Sacramento.

Read more about SMFBy Matt Meltzer
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Southwest and Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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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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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 diciembre 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Diego to Sacramento. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,513 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,513 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,513 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,513 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,820 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,513 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,195 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,513 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,074 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,513 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Sacramento?

    Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sacramento from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento Intl (SMF) should be relatively easy as there are 20 daily flights to Sacramento from 6 different airlines. 1h 40m is how long a flight from San Diego to Sacramento Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Sacramento flight route?

    This flight path from San Diego to Sacramento Intl was viewed by 39 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Sacramento?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Sacramento in 1h 45m. Fly via Alaska Airlines or Southwest to get the fastest option. There are 480 mi between San Diego and Sacramento. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Frontier, at $53, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Sacramento.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Hawaiian Airlines and Spirit Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Sacramento for 75% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Sacramento are Frontier ($21), Alaska Airlines ($49), and Spirit Airlines ($54).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Sacramento?

    Before booking your flight to Sacramento from San Diego, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Horizon Air (83%), Southwest (79%), Hawaiian Airlines( 76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Sacramento?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $58. While the most popular route (San Diego - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $117 on average, our data indicates $203 when flying from San Diego to Sacramento.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Sacramento?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Sacramento (average of $18). Flying from San Diego to Sacramento in November is currently the most expensive (average of $62). 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 San Diego to Sacramento

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 diciembre 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$53Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$98Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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