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$72+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SFO
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area

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Round-trip from

$134
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$72
(Trip.com)
From Sacramento Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/119:33 amSMF - OAK
1 stop13h 59mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/186:30 amOAK - SMF
1 stop15h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 8/266:30 amSMF - OAK
1 stop16h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/62:39 pmOAK - SMF
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/109:33 amSMF - SFO
1 stop11h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/178:00 amSFO - SMF
1 stop13h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$141
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 9/116:30 amSMF - SJC
1 stop13h 30mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/186:35 amSJC - SMF
1 stop15h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 9/113:40 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/186:35 amSJC - SMF
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Thu 9/113:40 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop5h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/272:10 pmSFO - SMF
1 stop7h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/309:33 amSMF - SFO
1 stop11h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/165:45 amSFO - SMF
1 stop11h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$155
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2412:38 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop11h 21mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/257:10 amSFO - SMF
1 stop16h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/13$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1112:06 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop12h 10mFrontier
Thu 9/185:45 amSFO - SMF
1 stop11h 05mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/113:40 pmSMF - OAK
2 stops18h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/186:30 amOAK - SMF
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$160
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/1812:06 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop20h 09mFrontier
Thu 10/25:45 amSFO - SMF
1 stop11h 05mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/278:25 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/19:19 pmSFO - SMF
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$178

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area 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 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoOakland

SMF - OAK

SMFOAK

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

9:33 am-11:32 pm

1 stop13h 59m

Oakland

Thu 9/18

6:30 am-9:41 pm

1 stop15h 11m

$134

SacramentoOakland

SMF - OAK

SMFOAK

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/26

6:30 am-11:27 pm

1 stop16h 57m

Oakland

Sat 9/6

2:39 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$138

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/10

9:33 am-9:21 pm

1 stop11h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

8:00 am-9:41 pm

1 stop13h 41m

$141

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

6:30 am-8:00 pm

1 stop13h 30m

San Jose

Thu 9/18

6:35 am-9:41 pm

1 stop15h 06m

$142

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

3:40 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 05m

San Jose

Thu 9/18

6:35 am-4:50 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$147

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

3:40 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop5h 41m

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

2:10 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$152

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/30

9:33 am-9:21 pm

1 stop11h 48m

San Francisco

Thu 10/16

5:45 am-5:26 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$155

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/24

12:38 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

7:10 am-11:50 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$158

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/21

3:36 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop26h 09m

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

7:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$158

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/1

7:36 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 23m

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

6:00 am-10:50 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$158

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 SMF to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,046 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area?

    For a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying from Sacramento Intl. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    Flights from Sacramento Intl to San Francisco Bay Area have been viewed 49 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    $72 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 Alaska Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $77 and $79, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular route from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area is Sacramento Intl - San Francisco. You may also consider Sacramento Intl - San Jose or Sacramento Intl - Oakland.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area are ANA (92%), Avianca (89%) and Lufthansa (84%).

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

    While on average a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area is generally $1,058, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $169. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $141 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$169Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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