Sacramento

$88+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Sacramento (SFO - SMF)

SFO — SMF
Dec 13 — Dec 201
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sacramento

Wed 12/29:31 pm -
1 stop12h 05m
Wed 12/92:57 pm -
1 stop5h 11m
Deal found 11/10$174
Wed 12/29:31 pm -
1 stop12h 05m
Sat 12/52:57 pm -
1 stop5h 11m
Deal found 11/10$178
Wed 12/29:31 pm -
1 stop12h 05m
Tue 12/82:57 pm -
1 stop5h 11m
Deal found 11/10$179
Tue 12/19:31 pm -
1 stop13h 04m
Wed 12/92:57 pm -
1 stop5h 11m
Deal found 11/10$185
Tue 12/19:31 pm -
1 stop13h 04m
Sat 12/52:57 pm -
1 stop5h 11m
Deal found 11/10$189
Tue 12/19:31 pm -
1 stop13h 04m
Tue 12/82:57 pm -
1 stop5h 11m
Deal found 11/10$190
Fri 12/49:31 pm -
1 stop16h 31m
Wed 12/92:57 pm -
1 stop5h 11m
Deal found 11/10$191
Mon 12/79:31 pm -
1 stop16h 31m
Wed 12/92:57 pm -
1 stop5h 11m
Deal found 11/10$192
Wed 12/94:33 pm -
2 stops23h 40m
Wed 12/162:57 pm -
1 stop5h 11m
Deal found 11/11$195
Fri 12/49:31 pm -
1 stop16h 31m
Tue 12/82:57 pm -
1 stop5h 11m
Deal found 11/10$196
Mon 12/79:31 pm -
1 stop16h 31m
Mon 12/145:11 pm -
1 stop26h 57m
Deal found 11/9$199

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Sacramento

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$174
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$88
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$309
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Sacramento Intl flights.
From San Francisco to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO San Francisco - SMF Sacramento Intl

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Wed 12/16

12:11 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$112

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO San Francisco - SMF Sacramento Intl

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Wed 12/16

10:29 am-4:13 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$118

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO San Francisco - SMF Sacramento Intl

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 12/10

9:31 pm-9:51 am

1 stop12h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO San Francisco - SMF Sacramento Intl

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 1/28

12:54 pm-10:21 am

1 stop21h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO San Francisco - SMF Sacramento Intl

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Sat 12/5

4:33 pm-11:35 am

2 stops43h 02m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$126

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO San Francisco - SMF Sacramento Intl

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

2:22 pm-4:13 pm

1 stop25h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$146

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO San Francisco - SMF Sacramento Intl

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Wed 1/20

8:25 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$274

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO San Francisco - SMF Sacramento Intl

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

10:05 am-11:04 am

Nonstop0h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$274
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO San Francisco - SMF Sacramento Intl

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Sat 12/5

12:30 pm-1:28 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$274

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO San Francisco - SMF Sacramento Intl

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Fri 12/11

9:16 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops16h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/18

11:37 am-5:05 pm

2 stops29h 28m

$316

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Sacramento

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Sacramento in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SMF?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Sacramento is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Sacramento flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Sacramento trip
Our travel experts
Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from San Francisco to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Sacramento?

    To fly from San Francisco to Sacramento, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento Intl (SMF). Nonstop flights to Sacramento Intl from San Francisco take 0h 55m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 14 outbound flights from San Francisco to Sacramento Intl offered by 1 airline.

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

    Airlines like Frontier and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Sacramento in about 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 48m. The distance between San Francisco and Sacramento is about 86 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Sacramento round-trip?

    Currently priced at $239, United Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Sacramento and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Sacramento for 41% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Sacramento on time: Lufthansa (79%), ANA (79%), Air New Zealand (78%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $198. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $319 on average, our data indicates $401 when flying from San Francisco to Sacramento.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 to Sacramento

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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