How popular is this Sacramento to San Francisco flight route?

The Sacramento Intl to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 88 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Sacramento to San Francisco?

There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to San Francisco in 55m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Southwest, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Sacramento to San Francisco is about 86 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to San Francisco round-trip from $179. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco for 41% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to San Francisco

The most flights from SMF to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Francisco?

The cheapest flight price from Sacramento to San Francisco is $169. On average you can expect to pay $1,818. The most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $234.

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

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sacramento to San Francisco on time: ANA (95%), Air Canada (58%), Virgin Australia (58%).

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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

What airports do I use to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco?

If you wish to fly to San Francisco from Sacramento, then you need to book flights from Sacramento Intl to San Francisco. There are 12 flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Sacramento Intl are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 0h 55m is how long a nonstop flight from Sacramento to San Francisco typically takes.

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

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

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

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.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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$178

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$179

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$188

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Deal found 8/11

$190

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Deal found 8/13

$194

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1 stop13h 31m

Deal found 8/11

$201

Best flights from Sacramento to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sacramento to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 14, 2026.

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$240

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$249

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$236

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$249

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$263

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$264

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$279

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Deal found 8/10

$319

Last-minute flights from Sacramento to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to San Francisco. Data last updated August 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Wed 9/96:23 pm -

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$179

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$128

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$188

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$190

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$201

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1 stop9h 52m

Deal found 8/12

$178

One-way flights from Sacramento to San Francisco
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Wed 10/217:58 pm -

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Deal found 8/12

$62

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Deal found 8/10

$83

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$90

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$91

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$96

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$111

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$112

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Deal found 8/10

$117

Sat 10/318:13 am -

1 stop6h 38m

Deal found 8/10

$118

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$128 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$62 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$319

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Mon 11/9

1:37 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop4h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 11/10

8:20 am-12:41 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$236

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SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Sat 10/31

8:13 am-4:16 pm

1 stop8h 03m

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

10:05 am-7:36 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$236

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Sat 11/7

10:30 am-6:35 pm

2 stops8h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

2:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$240

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SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/20

6:20 am-7:15 am

Nonstop0h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

8:32 am-9:25 am

Nonstop0h 53m

$249

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SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/3

2:00 pm-3:12 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 10/18

8:45 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

$249

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SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/26

2:00 pm-3:12 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 9/27

8:25 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$249

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SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Mon 9/14

8:19 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

10:55 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

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SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Sat 10/3

7:00 am-4:16 pm

1 stop9h 16m

San Francisco

Sun 10/18

4:43 pm-11:50 am

1 stop19h 07m

$253

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/3

10:47 am-7:06 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

9:13 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop15h 02m

$263

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/3

6:52 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

5:19 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$264

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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 August.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*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 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco (average of $194). Flying from Sacramento to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% 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?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sacramento to San Francisco flights typically cost between $287 and $329 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $128 on Frontier (Sep 10-Sep 17).

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Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,108 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,108 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,108 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

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What airports do I use to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco?
If you wish to fly to San Francisco from Sacramento, then you need to book flights from Sacramento Intl to San Francisco. There are 12 flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Sacramento Intl are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 0h 55m is how long a nonstop flight from Sacramento to San Francisco typically takes.
How popular is this Sacramento to San Francisco flight route?
The Sacramento Intl to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 88 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to San Francisco?
There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to San Francisco in 55m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Southwest, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Sacramento to San Francisco is about 86 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to San Francisco round-trip from $179. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco for 41% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to San Francisco?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sacramento to San Francisco on time: ANA (95%), Air Canada (58%), Virgin Australia (58%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Francisco?
The cheapest flight price from Sacramento to San Francisco is $169. On average you can expect to pay $1,818. The most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $234.
Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to San Francisco?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to San Francisco 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?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco (average of $194). Flying from Sacramento to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to SFO?

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% 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?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sacramento to San Francisco flights typically cost between $287 and $329 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $128 on Frontier (Sep 10-Sep 17).

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to San Francisco

The most flights from SMF to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Francisco
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Best flights from Sacramento to San Francisco
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One-way flights from Sacramento to San Francisco
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Sacramento to San Francisco flights typically cost between $287 and $329 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $128 on Frontier (Sep 10-Sep 17).