$70+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to San Francisco (SMF - SFO)
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SMF — SFO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 16, 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 September 16, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/88:57 am -
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Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/146:29 pm -
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Wed 10/219:11 am -
1 stop8h 22m
Deal found 9/16![Frontier logo]()
$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/136:29 pm -
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Tue 10/207:11 pm -
1 stop22h 22m
Deal found 9/15![Frontier logo]()
$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/136:29 pm -
1 stop13h 44m
Mon 10/192:17 pm -
1 stop27h 16m
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/158:57 am -
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Fri 10/1610:19 pm -
1 stop20h 34m
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 12/99:36 am -
1 stop27h 45m
Wed 12/161:14 pm -
1 stop5h 48m
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/126:29 pm -
1 stop13h 44m
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1 stop19h 14m
Deal found 9/14![Frontier logo]()
$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/88:57 am -
1 stop10h 07m
Sun 10/1110:19 pm -
1 stop16h 04m
Deal found 9/13![Frontier logo]()
$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/107:38 pm -
1 stop14h 16m
Thu 10/158:58 am -
1 stop8h 36m
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 10/193:08 pm -
1 stop17h 05m
Fri 10/2310:19 pm -
1 stop20h 34m
Deal found 9/13![Frontier logo]()
$206
Best flights from Sacramento to San FranciscoDiscover 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 September 16, 2026.
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 September 16, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/108:13 am -
1 stop11h 18m
Sat 10/177:03 am -
1 stop15h 26m
Deal found 9/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 11/256:20 am -
Nonstop0h 55m
Sun 11/2910:49 pm -
Nonstop0h 55m
Deal found 9/11![United Airlines logo]()
$269
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/157:00 am -
1 stop5h 41m
Thu 10/227:03 am -
1 stop12h 19m
Deal found 9/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 10/82:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 12m
Sat 10/248:25 am -
Nonstop1h 04m
Deal found 9/11![United Airlines logo]()
$269
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/127:59 pm -
1 stop20h 17m
Mon 10/197:03 am -
1 stop4h 47m
Deal found 9/14![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/92:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 12m
Fri 10/238:25 am -
Nonstop1h 04m
Deal found 9/14![United Airlines logo]()
$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/102:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 12m
Thu 10/158:45 pm -
Nonstop0h 57m
Deal found 9/11![United Airlines logo]()
$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/102:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 12m
Sat 10/176:45 pm -
Nonstop0h 57m
Deal found 9/12![United Airlines logo]()
$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/232:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 12m
Fri 10/3010:49 pm -
Nonstop0h 55m
Deal found 9/13![United Airlines logo]()
$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/16:10 am -
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Sun 2/218:32 am -
Nonstop0h 53m
Deal found 9/12![United Airlines logo]()
$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 9/302:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 12m
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Nonstop1h 04m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$304
Last-minute flights from Sacramento to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to San Francisco. Data last updated September 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to San Francisco. Data last updated September 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/88:57 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Sat 10/249:11 am -
1 stop9h 42m
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/88:57 am -
1 stop10h 07m
Sun 10/1110:19 pm -
1 stop16h 04m
Deal found 9/13![Frontier logo]()
$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/93:08 pm -
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Mon 10/1910:19 pm -
1 stop19h 14m
Deal found 9/15![Frontier logo]()
$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/107:38 pm -
1 stop14h 16m
Thu 10/158:58 am -
1 stop8h 36m
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/126:29 pm -
1 stop13h 44m
Mon 10/1910:19 pm -
1 stop19h 14m
Deal found 9/14![Frontier logo]()
$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/136:29 pm -
1 stop13h 44m
Tue 10/207:11 pm -
1 stop22h 22m
Deal found 9/15![Frontier logo]()
$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/136:29 pm -
1 stop13h 44m
Mon 10/192:17 pm -
1 stop27h 16m
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/146:29 pm -
1 stop13h 44m
Wed 10/219:11 am -
1 stop8h 22m
Deal found 9/16![Frontier logo]()
$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/158:57 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Fri 10/1610:19 pm -
1 stop20h 34m
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 10/193:08 pm -
1 stop17h 05m
Fri 10/2310:19 pm -
1 stop20h 34m
Deal found 9/13![Frontier logo]()
$206
One-way flights from Sacramento to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Sacramento to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 16, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Sacramento to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 16, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 10/57:44 pm -
1 stop14h 38m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$70
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/266:29 pm -
1 stop13h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Frontier logo]()
$86
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/136:29 pm -
1 stop19h 56m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/15![Frontier logo]()
$96
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/222:25 pm -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/206:29 pm -
1 stop23h 56m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/12![Frontier logo]()
$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/248:37 am -
1 stop8h 40m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/59:36 am -
1 stop27h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/15![Frontier logo]()
$121
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/222:52 pm -
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Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$122
Find flight deals from Sacramento to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 September 16, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $133 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $70 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $278 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to San Francisco 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Thu 10/22
2:52 pm-9:43 pm
1 stop6h 51m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$122
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Thu 11/26
11:00 am-10:06 pm
2 stops11h 06m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$137
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Mon 10/12
5:22 pm-4:16 pm
1 stop22h 54m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$147
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Sun 10/25
6:29 pm-8:13 am
1 stop13h 44m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$159
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Mon 9/21
6:23 pm-6:24 pm
1 stop24h 01m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$189
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Sat 9/26
6:23 pm-8:14 am
1 stop13h 51m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$220
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Wed 9/30
6:23 pm-3:36 pm
2 stops21h 13m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$248
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Thu 10/22
8:15 pm-9:41 pm
Nonstop1h 26m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$249
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Fri 10/23
11:41 am-12:53 pm
Nonstop1h 12m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$249
Quickest round-trip
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Thu 11/26
6:20 am-7:15 am
Nonstop0h 55m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$259
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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to San Francisco
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 Sacramento to San Francisco in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco (average of $209). 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?
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 September 16, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% 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 September 12, 2026.
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.
The best insider tips for Sacramento to San Francisco flights
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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Sacramento to San Francisco trip
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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 September 16, 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.
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKathy,Jun 2024
RDD - SFO
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKathy,Jun 2024
RDD - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$179 | Average$313 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |