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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento (SMF)

SFO — SMF
Sep 17 — Sep 241
Thu 9/17
Thu 9/24
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$155
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$68
(Kiwi.com)
From San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento Intl
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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 August 18, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 21% 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 August 18, 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
10,100 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
10,100 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,100 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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 6h 11m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $171. 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 Oakland - Sacramento Intl or San Jose - 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: Air New Zealand (64%), Copa Airlines (60%), United Airlines( 59%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $238. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $249 on average, our data indicates $308 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 August 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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