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$59+ Cheap flights from Seattle to Sacramento (SEA - SMF)

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SEA — SMF
Jan 24 — Jan 311
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Sacramento Intl are usually found in March or October, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Seattle to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 25, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Wed 12/249:35 amSEA - SMF
Nonstop2h 05mDelta
Thu 1/152:48 pmSMF - SEA
Nonstop2h 11mDelta
Deal found 12/23$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/234:57 pmSEA - SMF
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Wed 1/1411:45 amSMF - SEA
Nonstop2h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/23$367
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/306:33 pmSEA - SMF
1 stop22h 48mFrontier
Mon 1/56:16 pmSMF - SEA
1 stop23h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/315:05 pmSEA - SMF
1 stop16h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:20 pmSMF - SEA
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$481
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/311:13 pmSEA - SMF
Nonstop1h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/36:00 amSMF - SEA
Nonstop2h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/23$484
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/298:55 amSEA - SMF
1 stop3h 14mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/59:51 amSMF - SEA
1 stop3h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/23$485
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/244:58 pmSEA - SMF
Nonstop1h 54mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/56:00 amSMF - SEA
Nonstop2h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/22$487
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/304:58 pmSEA - SMF
Nonstop1h 54mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/46:00 amSMF - SEA
Nonstop2h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/23$490
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/317:08 amSEA - SMF
Nonstop2h 01mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/17:46 pmSMF - SEA
1 stop3h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/23$495
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/3010:10 pmSEA - SMF
Nonstop1h 54mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/56:00 amSMF - SEA
Nonstop2h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/23$496

Find flight deals from Seattle to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to Sacramento (SMF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$117
(Delta)

One-way from

$59
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$312
Provider with most accurate pricing for Seattle/Tacoma Intl-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Seattle/Tacoma Intl-Sacramento Intl flights.
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle 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 December 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to Sacramento that are best for you.

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SeattleSacramento

SEA - SMF

SEASMF

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 1/22

7:00 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/28

6:15 am-12:57 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$117

SeattleSacramento

SEA - SMF

SEASMF

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 2/12

4:16 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/15

8:30 am-10:36 am

Nonstop2h 06m

$117

SeattleSacramento

SEA - SMF

SEASMF

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 1/20

11:17 am-5:15 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/27

6:15 am-12:57 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$117

SeattleSacramento

SEA - SMF

SEASMF

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 2/7

6:10 pm-8:03 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/8

7:00 am-9:07 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$117

SeattleSacramento

SEA - SMF

SEASMF

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 1/29

6:10 pm-8:03 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/1

7:00 am-9:07 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$117

SeattleSacramento

SEA - SMF

SEASMF

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 1/22

7:50 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/29

6:25 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$117

SeattleSacramento

SEA - SMF

SEASMF

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 1/17

7:50 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/18

2:48 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$117

SeattleSacramento

SEA - SMF

SEASMF

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 3/12

7:21 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/16

5:09 pm-7:12 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$117

SeattleSacramento

SEA - SMF

SEASMF

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 3/2

12:20 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/6

6:40 am-8:54 am

Nonstop2h 14m

$117

SeattleSacramento

SEA - SMF

SEASMF

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 1/20

6:05 am-2:50 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/27

12:00 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$122

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Seattle to Sacramento in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Seattle-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Seattle-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seattle-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Seattle-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Seattle to Sacramento

How far ahead should I book a flight from Seattle to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Seattle to Sacramento. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Sacramento?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Sacramento (average of $87). Flying from Seattle to Sacramento in April is currently the most expensive (average of $137). 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 SEA to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle 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 December 25, 2025.

When flying from Seattle to Sacramento, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Seattle to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Seattle to Sacramento flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Seattle to Sacramento trip
Airlines
Alaska Airlines

Alaska offers 32” legroom in Main Cabin, with pre-order meals available online.


Alaska's Wi-Fi is a flat fee, ideal for working during flights.

Southwest

Enjoy free snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a free drink on special occasions.


Southwest offers free messaging and high-speed Wi-Fi for a fee on flights.

Airports
SEA

Plan to arrive at SEA at least two hours before your flight due to potentially long security lines.

SMF

Catch the SacRT Route 142 express bus from SMF to downtown Sacramento in about 30 minutes.

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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 December 25, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Seattle to Sacramento. 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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Seattle to Sacramento?

    If you wish to fly to Sacramento from Seattle, then you need to book flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Sacramento Intl. There are 17 flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) to Sacramento Intl (SMF) per day to choose from. Flights to Sacramento from Seattle/Tacoma Intl are available from 5 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 50m is how long a nonstop flight from Seattle to Sacramento Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this Seattle to Sacramento flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Seattle to Sacramento?

    For as low as $117, Delta can have you in Sacramento from Seattle in 1h 54m. Seattle and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 605 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seattle to Sacramento round-trip?

    Currently priced at $68, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Seattle to Sacramento and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Hawaiian Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $88 and $97, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 70% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Seattle to Sacramento one-way?

    $47 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $58 and $68, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Seattle to Sacramento?

    Before booking your flight to Sacramento from Seattle, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Scandinavian Airlines (100%), WestJet (99%), KLM( 96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Sacramento?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Seattle to Sacramento? While on average our users pay $298, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $58. The most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $97.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Seattle to Sacramento.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle 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 Seattle to Sacramento?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Sacramento (average of $87). Flying from Seattle to Sacramento in April is currently the most expensive (average of $137). 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 5 airlines flying from Seattle to Sacramento

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$99Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$102Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$117Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$137Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$147Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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