For weekday morning flights, arrive early as security lines can extend into the parking garage, especially on Mondays.
$84+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to San Francisco (SMF - SFO)
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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SFO
Feb 19 — Feb 261
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $179 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $84 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $294 |
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/296:00 am
SMF
- SFO
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 4/188:35 am
SFO
- SMF
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19![United Airlines logo]()
$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 3/64:41 pm
SMF
- SFO
1 stop27h 28m
Frontier
Sun 3/158:09 pm
SFO
- SMF
1 stop19h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19![Frontier logo]()
$185
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/217:31 am
SMF
- SFO
Nonstop1h 09m
United Airlines
Sun 3/229:30 pm
SFO
- SMF
Nonstop1h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18![United Airlines logo]()
$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/246:10 am
SMF
- SFO
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Thu 6/48:32 am
SFO
- SMF
Nonstop0h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18![United Airlines logo]()
$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Sun 2/1510:53 am
SMF
- SFO
1 stop21h 10m
Frontier
Sun 2/222:10 pm
SFO
- SMF
1 stop17h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18![Frontier logo]()
$202
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1410:50 am
SMF
- SFO
1 stop12h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/216:35 am
SFO
- SMF
1 stop6h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$203
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/62:25 pm
SMF
- SFO
Nonstop1h 10m
United Airlines
Sun 2/89:00 pm
SFO
- SMF
Nonstop0h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19![United Airlines logo]()
$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 3/611:51 am
SMF
- SFO
2 stops9h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/158:09 pm
SFO
- SMF
1 stop19h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$210
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/65:09 pm
SMF
- SFO
1 stop5h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/186:35 am
SFO
- SMF
1 stop8h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$213
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/217:31 am
SMF
- SFO
Nonstop1h 09m
United Airlines
Fri 4/38:35 am
SFO
- SMF
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18![United Airlines logo]()
$216
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:30 am
SMF
- SFO
1 stop15h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 2/266:30 am
SFO
- SMF
1 stop11h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/17![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$223
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/16:00 am
SMF
- SFO
1 stop17h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/46:40 am
SFO
- SMF
1 stop17h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$233
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Sacramento
Fly to
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF - SFO
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Fri 3/6
7:31 am-8:40 am
Nonstop1h 09m
San Francisco
Sun 3/15
9:30 pm-10:30 pm
Nonstop1h 00m
$179
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF - SFO
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Tue 4/14
3:53 pm-5:05 pm
Nonstop1h 12m
San Francisco
Tue 4/21
10:45 pm-11:57 pm
Nonstop1h 12m
$179
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF - SFO
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Sun 3/29
6:00 am-7:03 am
Nonstop1h 03m
San Francisco
Sat 4/18
8:35 am-9:38 am
Nonstop1h 03m
$179
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF - SFO
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Sun 3/29
6:00 am-7:03 am
Nonstop1h 03m
San Francisco
Thu 4/16
8:35 am-9:38 am
Nonstop1h 03m
$179
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF - SFO
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Fri 3/6
4:41 pm-8:09 pm
1 stop27h 28m
San Francisco
Sun 3/15
8:09 pm-3:56 pm
1 stop19h 47m
$185
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF - SFO
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Sat 3/21
7:31 am-8:40 am
Nonstop1h 09m
San Francisco
Sun 3/22
9:30 pm-10:30 pm
Nonstop1h 00m
$189
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF - SFO
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Tue 4/14
10:50 am-10:52 pm
1 stop12h 02m
San Francisco
Tue 4/21
6:35 am-1:22 pm
1 stop6h 47m
$203
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF - SFO
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Fri 2/6
2:25 pm-3:35 pm
Nonstop1h 10m
San Francisco
Sun 2/8
9:00 pm-9:54 pm
Nonstop0h 54m
$209
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF - SFO
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Fri 3/6
5:09 pm-10:56 pm
1 stop5h 47m
San Francisco
Wed 3/18
6:35 am-3:04 pm
1 stop8h 29m
$213
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF - SFO
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Sat 3/21
7:31 am-8:40 am
Nonstop1h 09m
San Francisco
Fri 4/3
8:35 am-9:38 am
Nonstop1h 03m
$216
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to San Francisco in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-San Francisco 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 Sacramento-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco
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Estimated round-trip price
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco (average of $140). Flying from Sacramento to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $205). 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 SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 20, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
The best insider tips for Sacramento to San Francisco flights
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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated January 20, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to San Francisco, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
FRA - SFO
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
FRA - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$179 | Average$251 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |