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$91+ 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SMF
May 10 — May 171
Sat 5/10
Sat 5/17
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 May 5, 2025.

Round-trip from

$227
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$91
(Alaska Airlines)
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 May 5, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/29:59 pmSFO - SMF
1 stop16h 49mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/93:25 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop16h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/4$227
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Sun 6/18:25 amSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/86:10 amSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Tue 5/67:54 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/1310:41 amSMF - SJC
1 stop12h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Sat 5/105:36 pmOAK - SMF
2 stops16h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/112:40 pmSMF - OAK
1 stop20h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/296:00 amSFO - SMF
1 stop5h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 6/16:37 amSMF - SFO
1 stop17h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 5/5$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Fri 5/236:19 amSFO - SMF
1 stop10h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/256:00 amSMF - SFO
1 stop10h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$356
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Thu 9/46:00 amSTS - SMF
1 stop5h 28mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/711:30 amSMF - STS
1 stop26h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/4$420
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 5/298:40 amSFO - SMF
3 stops34h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/12:40 pmSMF - SFO
3 stops46h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$429
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Sun 5/113:00 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop23h 25mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/126:49 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop15h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$698

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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 May 5, 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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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

9:59 pm-2:48 pm

1 stop16h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/9

3:25 pm-7:59 am

1 stop16h 34m

$227

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

8:25 am-9:21 am

Nonstop0h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/8

6:10 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$239

OaklandSacramento

OAK - SMF

OAKSMF

Oakland

Fri 5/30

6:52 pm-8:35 am

1 stop13h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/2

7:39 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop26h 32m

$302

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/1

6:37 am-11:44 pm

1 stop17h 07m

$303

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Fri 5/23

6:19 am-5:04 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$356

Santa RosaSacramento

STS - SMF

STSSMF

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/7

11:30 am-1:36 pm

1 stop26h 06m

$420

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

8:40 am-6:42 pm

3 stops34h 02m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/1

2:40 pm-1:12 pm

3 stops46h 32m

$429

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

7:24 am-2:48 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$91

OaklandSacramento

OAK - SMF

OAKSMF

Oakland

Sun 6/29

5:10 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop19h 04m

$105

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Wed 10/15

6:37 am-12:16 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$120

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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 $420). 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 May 5, 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 May 5, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to SMF are scheduled on a Friday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 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 May 5, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento, such as Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,987 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,422 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,702 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,987 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,967 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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 Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $91. Users have also found prices from $105 and $137 on Spirit 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: Emirates (90%), SkyWest Airlines (90%), United Airlines( 89%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $218. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $159 on average our data indicates $268 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 $420). 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 May 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$169Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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