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$72+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SMF
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento flight deals. Data was last updated June 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$158
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$72
(Mytrip)
From San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento Intl
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 18, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/811:01 amSJC - SMF
1 stop24h 05mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/1412:01 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop22h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/16$158
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 10/1410:30 amSFO - SMF
1 stop25h 46mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/197:00 amSMF - SFO
1 stop14h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/16$163
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Mon 7/76:50 pmSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1310:30 amSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/15$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/96:00 amSFO - SMF
1 stop4h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 8/137:38 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop4h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/17$195
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/186:00 amOAK - SMF
1 stop5h 06mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/257:26 pmSMF - OAK
1 stop13h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/18$222
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Fri 8/156:00 amSTS - SMF
1 stop17h 43mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/175:00 amSMF - STS
1 stop4h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/17$332
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/157:13 pmOAK - SMF
1 stop4h 12mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/226:15 amSMF - OAK
1 stop15h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/17$377
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Tue 7/18:45 amSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/17:38 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop4h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$491
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Mon 6/307:47 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop23h 14mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/32:56 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop4h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/17$515
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sun 7/136:30 amSFO - SMF
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/136:34 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop14h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$549
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Mon 7/1411:30 amSJC - SMF
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Tue 7/151:08 amSMF - SJC
1 stop12h 22mFrontier
Deal found 6/18$664

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 June 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Return

Price

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Tue 7/8

11:01 am-11:06 am

1 stop24h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/14

12:01 pm-10:36 am

1 stop22h 35m

$158

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

7:20 am-7:01 pm

1 stop11h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/18

7:38 pm-8:00 am

1 stop12h 22m

$163

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

6:50 pm-7:41 pm

Nonstop0h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/13

10:30 am-11:36 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$189

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Wed 7/9

6:00 am-10:48 am

1 stop4h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/13

7:38 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$195

OaklandSacramento

OAK - SMF

OAKSMF

Oakland

Fri 7/18

6:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop5h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/25

7:26 pm-8:28 am

1 stop13h 02m

$222

Santa RosaSacramento

STS - SMF

STSSMF

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Fri 8/15

6:00 am-11:43 pm

1 stop17h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/17

5:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

$332

OaklandSacramento

OAK - SMF

OAKSMF

Oakland

Tue 7/15

7:13 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/22

6:15 am-10:06 pm

1 stop15h 51m

$377

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

8:45 am-9:41 am

Nonstop0h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/1

7:38 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$491

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Mon 6/30

7:47 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop23h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/3

2:56 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop4h 11m

$515

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Sun 7/13

6:30 am-11:21 am

1 stop4h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/13

6:34 pm-8:37 am

1 stop14h 03m

$549

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 XIH to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 June 18, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 June 18, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to SMF are scheduled on a Tuesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 June 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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
2,507 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
8,810 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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 San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly into Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight to Sacramento from San Francisco Bay Area. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

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

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $72. Users have also found prices from $76 and $179 on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento?

    While some choose either San Jose - Sacramento Intl or Oakland - Sacramento Intl, San Francisco - Sacramento Intl is the most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento.

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

    Before booking your flight to Sacramento from San Francisco Bay Area, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (90%), Virgin Australia (89%), Air Canada( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 $195 on average our data indicates $359 when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Sacramento.

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 Bay Area to Sacramento

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 June 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$169Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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