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$87+ 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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SFO
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Wed 10/29
Wed 11/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated September 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$163
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$87
(Alaska Airlines)
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 September 29, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/295:35 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop4h 26mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/57:00 amSFO - SMF
1 stop15h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/29$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Sat 11/19:10 amSMF - SFO
1 stop11h 55mFrontier
Sat 11/155:28 pmSFO - SMF
1 stop21h 05mFrontier
Deal found 9/27$167
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Mon 10/272:26 pmSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/38:25 amSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/29$179
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Sat 12/67:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop11h 42mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/93:09 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop7h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/28$183
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Tue 10/146:00 amSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/249:10 amSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/29$184
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Sat 12/67:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop4h 58mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/63:09 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop18h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/28$198
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Mon 10/272:54 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop20h 07mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/37:00 amSFO - SMF
1 stop26h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/29$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 12/57:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop4h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 12/96:40 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop4h 19mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/28$202
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Tue 12/307:46 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop14h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/312:53 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop9h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/28$203
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 12/37:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop7h 32mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/96:40 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop15h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/28$207
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 12/47:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop7h 32mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/93:09 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop7h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/28$212
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Mon 10/275:35 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop17h 26mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/107:00 amSFO - SMF
1 stop15h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/28$212

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 September 29, 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

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/12

7:00 am-10:01 pm

1 stop15h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

7:00 am-4:57 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$163

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/19

6:20 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 04m

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

8:45 pm-9:41 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

$179

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/16

6:20 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

8:25 am-9:23 am

Nonstop0h 58m

$179

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/23

6:20 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

9:05 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop0h 54m

$179

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/11

6:20 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 04m

San Francisco

Sun 11/23

8:25 am-9:23 am

Nonstop0h 58m

$179

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/23

8:35 pm-9:41 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

8:27 am-9:25 am

Nonstop0h 58m

$179

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/29

8:33 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

8:25 am-9:23 am

Nonstop0h 58m

$179

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/25

7:38 am-8:41 am

Nonstop1h 03m

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

8:25 am-9:23 am

Nonstop0h 58m

$179

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/27

2:26 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

8:25 am-9:23 am

Nonstop0h 58m

$179

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/6

7:00 am-6:42 pm

1 stop11h 42m

San Jose

Tue 12/9

3:09 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$183

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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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 $357). 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 September 29, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 29, 2025.

The most flights from SMF to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

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 September 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,056 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

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 50 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area?

    For as low as $179, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Sacramento in 1h 04m. The distance between Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Area is about 86 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $87 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and United Airlines, with prices starting from $108 and $154, 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 Air New Zealand (67%), Lufthansa (64%) and SkyWest Airlines (63%).

  • 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 $971, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $123. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $179 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 $357). 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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 2 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 September 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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