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$92+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Sacramento (SFO - 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SMF
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$92
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$323
From San Francisco to Sacramento Intl
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Fri 8/228:30 amSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2610:05 amSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$179
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Tue 8/197:20 amSFO - SMF
1 stop6h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/2612:36 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop19h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$193
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/219:12 amSFO - SMF
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/286:00 amSMF - SFO
1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$235
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/101:00 pmSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/107:36 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop4h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$420

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San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

8:30 am-9:25 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/26

10:05 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 03m

$179

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

7:20 am-2:19 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/26

12:36 pm-8:04 am

1 stop19h 28m

$193

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

9:12 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/28

6:00 am-3:49 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$235

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

1:00 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/10

7:36 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$420

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

6:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 28m

$92

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

4:30 pm-9:51 am

2 stops17h 21m

$193

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Fri 8/15

9:11 am-9:34 pm

3 stops36h 23m

$288

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The best insider tips for San Francisco to Sacramento flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Sacramento trip
Airports
SFO

To save time at SFO, use the AirTrain Red Line to quickly navigate between terminals and security checkpoints.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
SMF

For a quick ride to downtown Sacramento, take the SacRT Route 142 express bus, which runs hourly and takes about 30 minutes.

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
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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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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Sacramento

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from San Francisco to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 SFO to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Sacramento is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 July 28, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to SMF are scheduled on a Tuesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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 July 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Francisco to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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 San Francisco 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 Francisco to Sacramento?

    To fly from San Francisco to Sacramento, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento Intl (SMF). Nonstop flights to Sacramento Intl from San Francisco take 0h 51m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 19 outbound flights from San Francisco to Sacramento Intl offered by 1 airline.

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

    Flights from San Francisco to Sacramento Intl have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Currently priced at $179, United Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Sacramento and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $193 and $235, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Sacramento for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Sacramento on time: Copa Airlines (100%), Emirates (88%), Lufthansa (87%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $179. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $179 on average our data indicates $271 when flying from San Francisco to Sacramento.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from San Francisco to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 airline flying from San Francisco to Sacramento

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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