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$89+ 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SMF
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento

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 February 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/18:09 pm
SFO
-
SMF
1 stop11h 23m
Frontier
Thu 4/98:27 am
SMF
-
SFO
1 stop12h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/235:49 pm
SFO
-
SMF
1 stop17h 18m
Frontier
Sun 4/2612:04 pm
SMF
-
SFO
1 stop12h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$161
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/129:30 pm
SFO
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 00m
United Airlines
Thu 3/1911:06 am
SMF
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/18:09 pm
SFO
-
SMF
1 stop11h 23m
Frontier
Mon 4/68:27 am
SMF
-
SFO
1 stop12h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/28:09 pm
SFO
-
SMF
1 stop11h 23m
Frontier
Thu 4/98:27 am
SMF
-
SFO
1 stop12h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$198
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/106:40 am
SFO
-
SMF
1 stop7h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/177:08 am
SMF
-
SFO
1 stop16h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$203
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/107:00 am
SJC
-
SMF
1 stop16h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/117:08 am
SMF
-
SJC
1 stop5h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/48:09 pm
SFO
-
SMF
1 stop11h 20m
Frontier
Thu 4/98:27 am
SMF
-
SFO
1 stop12h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$204
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/238:35 am
SFO
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Sun 4/266:00 am
SMF
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/99:30 pm
SFO
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 3/167:31 am
SMF
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sun 3/88:20 pm
SJC
-
SMF
1 stop11h 38m
Frontier
Sun 3/158:58 am
SMF
-
SJC
1 stop24h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$230
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/1010:04 am
OAK
-
SMF
1 stop6h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/111:17 pm
SMF
-
OAK
1 stop10h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$263

Find 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 February 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$157
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$89
(Kiwi.com)
From San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento Intl
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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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Fri 3/20

9:20 am-10:19 am

Nonstop0h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/22

7:31 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 09m

$179

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

9:30 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/19

11:06 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$179

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

8:35 am-9:38 am

Nonstop1h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/19

6:00 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 03m

$179

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

6:40 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/17

7:08 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 51m

$203

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-11:43 pm

1 stop16h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/11

7:08 am-12:08 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$203

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/17

7:08 am-6:52 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$203

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

8:35 am-9:38 am

Nonstop1h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 03m

$214

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

6:35 am-10:58 pm

1 stop16h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/8

7:17 am-10:52 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$223

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

9:30 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/16

7:31 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 09m

$225

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Sun 3/8

8:20 pm-7:58 am

1 stop11h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/15

8:58 am-9:25 am

1 stop24h 27m

$230

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento

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 February 11, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 February 11, 2026.
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
9,269 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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
9,269 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,269 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento can take about 59m. United Airlines 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: United Airlines (78%), Air Canada (78%), Lufthansa( 78%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $278. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $179 on average, our data indicates $408 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.

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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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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