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$64+ 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 12/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SMF
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
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 November 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$170
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$64
(Trip.com)
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 November 13, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Fri 12/128:43 amSFO - SMF
1 stop10h 03mFrontier
Fri 12/1911:37 amSMF - SFO
1 stop8h 53mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/410:10 pmSFO - SMF
1 stop12h 15mFrontier
Sun 12/712:31 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop19h 22mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$179
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Wed 12/107:00 amSFO - SMF
1 stop9h 30mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/177:00 amSMF - SFO
1 stop4h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/37:00 amSFO - SMF
1 stop15h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/64:40 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop6h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$214
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Wed 12/106:40 amOAK - SMF
1 stop7h 04mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/104:40 pmSMF - OAK
1 stop7h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13$217
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Wed 12/106:18 amSJC - SMF
1 stop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/102:50 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop3h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/116:40 amOAK - SMF
1 stop17h 19mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/177:44 pmSMF - OAK
1 stop28h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sat 12/63:09 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop7h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/137:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop13h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13$222
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/62:25 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop9h 23mDelta
Sat 12/131:40 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Deal found 11/13$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Fri 12/56:00 amSFO - SMF
1 stop12h 46mFrontier
Mon 12/87:41 pmSMF - SFO
2 stops28h 43mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$233
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Wed 12/39:00 pmSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/62:26 pmSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Thu 12/48:40 amSFO - SMF
Nonstop1h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/76:10 amSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$240

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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 November 13, 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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San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Sacramento

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Fri 12/12

8:43 am-6:46 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/19

11:37 am-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$170

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Fri 12/12

8:40 am-9:41 am

Nonstop1h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/19

6:13 pm-7:23 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 12/25

9:05 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop0h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

8:40 am-9:41 am

Nonstop1h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/17

6:10 am-7:14 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$179

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

8:40 am-9:41 am

Nonstop1h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/8

6:15 am-7:08 am

Nonstop0h 53m

$179

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

9:23 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Tue 3/3

10:24 am-2:34 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/4

10:42 am-5:33 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$183

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

7:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/17

7:00 am-11:03 am

1 stop4h 03m

$183

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

2:30 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/11

10:36 am-10:47 pm

1 stop12h 11m

$212

OaklandSacramento

OAK - SMF

OAKSMF

Oakland

Wed 12/10

6:40 am-1:44 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/10

4:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$217

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento (average of $186). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento in January is currently the most expensive (average of $559). 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 November 13, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 37% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 November 13, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 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 November 13, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento, such as United Airlines. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

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.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento?

    A quick flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento can take about 1h 01m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $179. The distance from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento is about 86 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 (95%), Avianca (93%), Air New Zealand( 87%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $203. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $179 on average, our data indicates $258 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento (average of $186). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento in January is currently the most expensive (average of $559). 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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