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$87+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Sacramento (STL - 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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SMF
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Sacramento Intl are usually found in January or April, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
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One-way from

$87
(FlightHub)

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Average price

$357
From Lambert-St Louis to Sacramento Intl
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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Sacramento
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:55 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop17h 18mFrontier
Sun 10/512:06 pmSMF - STL
1 stop19h 00mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$177
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/107:55 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop17h 26mFrontier
Sun 9/1412:06 pmSMF - STL
1 stop19h 00mFrontier
Deal found 8/19$207
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:55 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop17h 18mFrontier
Sun 9/2112:06 pmSMF - STL
1 stop19h 00mFrontier
Deal found 8/19$227
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/307:54 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop17h 16mFrontier
Sun 9/712:06 pmSMF - STL
1 stop19h 00mFrontier
Deal found 8/19$245
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/257:55 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop17h 18mFrontier
Thu 10/233:19 pmSMF - STL
1 stop18h 24mFrontier
Deal found 8/19$265
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Fri 9/129:35 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop13h 03mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/166:30 amSMF - STL
2 stops24h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/37:54 pmSTL - SMF
2 stops14h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/176:30 amSMF - STL
1 stop29h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/299:29 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop13h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/75:12 pmSMF - STL
2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/129:35 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop13h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/159:33 amSMF - STL
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/52:38 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop9h 03mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/99:33 amSMF - STL
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/159:29 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop26h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/229:33 amSMF - STL
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$280

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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/2

7:55 pm-11:13 am

1 stop17h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/5

12:06 pm-9:06 am

1 stop19h 00m

$177

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/10

7:55 pm-11:21 am

1 stop17h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/14

12:06 pm-9:06 am

1 stop19h 00m

$207

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/18

7:55 pm-11:13 am

1 stop17h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/21

12:06 pm-9:06 am

1 stop19h 00m

$227

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/11

7:52 pm-11:26 am

1 stop17h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/16

12:21 pm-9:07 am

1 stop18h 46m

$245

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/30

7:54 pm-11:10 am

1 stop17h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/7

12:06 pm-9:06 am

1 stop19h 00m

$245

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/25

7:55 pm-11:13 am

1 stop17h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/23

3:19 pm-11:43 am

1 stop18h 24m

$265

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/12

9:35 pm-8:38 am

1 stop13h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

6:30 am-9:06 am

2 stops24h 36m

$267

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/3

7:54 pm-8:38 am

2 stops14h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/17

6:30 am-1:53 pm

1 stop29h 23m

$270

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/29

9:29 pm-8:38 am

1 stop13h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/7

5:12 pm-9:07 am

2 stops13h 55m

$271

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/12

7:45 pm-11:26 am

1 stop17h 41m

$87

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The best insider tips for St. Louis to Sacramento flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your St. Louis to Sacramento trip
Airports
STL

Expect security screening to take 5-10 minutes during off-peak times. Check real-time wait times online before heading to the airport.

Read more about STLby Taryn White
SMF

Take the SacRT Route 142 express bus from SMF to downtown Sacramento in about 30 minutes. Buses run hourly until 10:33 pm.

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
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Taryn White

Taryn White

Expert on STL

Taryn White

Taryn White

Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

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.

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Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Sacramento

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from St. Louis to Sacramento, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from St. Louis to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 STL to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from St. Louis to Sacramento is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Sacramento?

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

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

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 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from St. Louis 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,207 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from St. Louis to Sacramento?

    Booking a flight from Lambert-St Louis (STL) to Sacramento Intl (SMF) is your only option if you wish to fly from St. Louis to Sacramento. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Lambert-St Louis to Sacramento Intl, all of which are around 4h 05m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Lambert-St Louis to Sacramento.

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to Sacramento?

    A quick flight from St. Louis to Sacramento can take about 17h 18m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $177. The distance from St. Louis to Sacramento is about 1673 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Sacramento round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from St. Louis to Sacramento is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $118 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $216 and $216 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 68% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Sacramento?

    While on average a flight from St. Louis to Sacramento is generally $335, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $158. When looking at the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $244 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Sacramento?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from St. Louis to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 St. Louis to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$246Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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