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$108+ 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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SMF
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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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

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Sacramento

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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$285
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$108
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$423
From Lambert-St Louis to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3011:24 amSTL - SMF
2 stops23h 12mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/67:26 pmSMF - STL
2 stops12h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$285
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 8/213:35 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop8h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/268:38 amSMF - STL
1 stop6h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$296
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/165:45 pmSTL - SMF
Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest
Mon 10/203:15 pmSMF - STL
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/208:46 amSTL - SMF
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Mon 8/252:03 pmSMF - STL
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Deal found 7/2$307
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/177:59 pmSTL - SMF
2 stops23h 47mFrontier
Thu 8/2111:55 amSMF - STL
1 stop19h 16mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$310
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/172:30 pmSTL - SMF
3 stops33h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/216:30 amSMF - STL
2 stops27h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$323
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/34:01 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop9h 43mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 11/92:58 pmSMF - STL
1 stop7h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/1$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 10/174:50 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/211:05 pmSMF - STL
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/178:50 amSTL - SMF
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/212:11 pmSMF - STL
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$360

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Sacramento that are best for you.

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St. Louis

Fly to

Sacramento

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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/30

11:24 am-8:36 am

2 stops23h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/6

7:26 pm-9:52 am

2 stops12h 26m

$285

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/21

3:35 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/26

8:38 am-5:34 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$296

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/20

8:46 am-12:53 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/25

2:03 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$307

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/17

7:59 pm-5:46 pm

2 stops23h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/21

11:55 am-9:11 am

1 stop19h 16m

$310

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/20

5:25 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/26

8:55 am-5:50 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$322

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/17

2:30 pm-9:34 pm

3 stops33h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/21

6:30 am-11:44 am

2 stops27h 14m

$323

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/17

8:50 am-2:06 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/21

2:11 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$360

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/6

5:41 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/10

4:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$438

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/1

7:55 pm-11:21 am

1 stop17h 26m

$108

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/21

2:30 pm-9:41 pm

3 stops33h 11m

$128

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 June 27, 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 $397). 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 July 3, 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 morning could potentially save you up to 5% 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. Tuesday afternoons 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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from St. Louis to Sacramento is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $285 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Delta, starting at $296 and $307 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Sacramento one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $108. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from St. Louis to Sacramento for a low price.

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

    While on average a flight from St. Louis to Sacramento is generally $546, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $321. When looking at the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $296 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 $397). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$224Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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