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$795+ Cheap flights from Waterloo, IA to Sacramento (ALO - SMF)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALO — SMF
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Waterloo to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Waterloo (ALO) 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 January 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

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$795
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Waterloo to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Waterloo to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 3/153:10 pm
ALO
-
SMF
1 stop8h 55m
American Airlines
Fri 3/203:24 pm
SMF
-
ALO
1 stop6h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$795
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 3/153:10 pm
ALO
-
SMF
1 stop8h 55m
American Airlines
Sun 3/223:24 pm
SMF
-
ALO
1 stop6h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$797
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Fri 3/133:10 pm
ALO
-
SMF
2 stops9h 45m
American Airlines
Fri 3/203:24 pm
SMF
-
ALO
1 stop6h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$798
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Fri 3/133:10 pm
ALO
-
SMF
2 stops9h 45m
American Airlines
Sun 3/223:24 pm
SMF
-
ALO
1 stop6h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$800
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 3/153:10 pm
ALO
-
SMF
1 stop8h 55m
American Airlines
Sat 3/213:24 pm
SMF
-
ALO
1 stop6h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$831
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Fri 3/133:10 pm
ALO
-
SMF
2 stops9h 45m
American Airlines
Sat 3/213:24 pm
SMF
-
ALO
1 stop6h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$834

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Waterloo 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 January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Waterloo to Sacramento that are best for you.

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WaterlooSacramento

ALO - SMF

ALOSMF

Waterloo

Sun 3/15

3:10 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/22

3:24 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$797

WaterlooSacramento

ALO - SMF

ALOSMF

Waterloo

Fri 3/13

3:10 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/20

3:24 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$798

WaterlooSacramento

ALO - SMF

ALOSMF

Waterloo

Fri 3/13

3:10 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/22

3:24 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$800

WaterlooSacramento

ALO - SMF

ALOSMF

Waterloo

Fri 3/13

3:10 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/21

3:24 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$834

WaterlooSacramento

ALO - SMF

ALOSMF

Waterloo

Sun 3/15

3:10 pm-12:45 am

2 stops11h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/21

3:24 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$885

WaterlooSacramento

ALO - SMF

ALOSMF

Waterloo

Sun 3/15

3:10 pm-12:45 am

2 stops11h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/20

3:24 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$920

WaterlooSacramento

ALO - SMF

ALOSMF

Waterloo

Sat 3/14

5:20 am-2:33 pm

1 stop11h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/20

3:24 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$996

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Deals found on 1/13

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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 Waterloo to Sacramento in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Waterloo, Iowa-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Waterloo, Iowa-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Waterloo, Iowa-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Waterloo, Iowa-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Waterloo, Iowa-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 Waterloo to Sacramento

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Waterloo, Iowa to Sacramento?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Waterloo, Iowa to Sacramento (average of $144). Flying from Waterloo, Iowa to Sacramento in January is currently the most expensive (average of $287). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Waterloo, Iowa to Sacramento?

    For as low as $797, American Airlines can have you in Sacramento from Waterloo, Iowa in 8h 55m. The distance between Waterloo, Iowa and Sacramento is about 1545 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Waterloo 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 Waterloo, Iowa to Sacramento?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Waterloo, Iowa to Sacramento (average of $144). Flying from Waterloo, Iowa to Sacramento in January is currently the most expensive (average of $287). 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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