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$71+ 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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SFO
Jan 19 — Jan 261
Mon 1/19
Mon 1/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Francisco
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 December 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Wed 12/316:20 pmSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/206:45 pmSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sat 12/2711:37 amSMF - SFO
1 stop8h 53mFrontier
Wed 1/149:42 pmSFO - SMF
1 stop13h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Wed 12/316:20 pmSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/266:45 pmSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/276:10 amSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/1412:49 pmSFO - SMF
Nonstop1h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:20 pmSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/229:00 pmSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$319

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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 December 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$126
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$241
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to San Francisco that are best for you.

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SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/12

2:09 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop5h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

2:24 pm-10:50 am

2 stops20h 26m

$157

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/9

2:09 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop5h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

9:48 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop16h 43m

$173

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/17

4:20 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

10:50 am-5:12 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$178

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

9:23 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 01m

$179

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/17

2:25 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

9:23 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 01m

$179

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/9

6:00 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

12:49 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop1h 01m

$179

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/15

2:25 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

9:23 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 01m

$179

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/13

8:30 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

9:23 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 01m

$179

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/28

8:30 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

9:05 am-10:08 am

Nonstop1h 03m

$179

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/6

6:00 am-9:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

9:10 am-7:48 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$183

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to San Francisco

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 $137). 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 December 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% 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 December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday 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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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Sacramento to San Francisco trip
Airports
SMF

For weekday morning flights, arrive early as security lines can extend into the parking garage, especially on Mondays.

Read more about SMFBy Matt Meltzer
SFO

The least expensive way to travel from SFO to downtown San Francisco is on BART, taking about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOBy Harriet Baskas
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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

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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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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.

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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 December 20, 2025.
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
9,097 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,097 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,097 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 14 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. 1h 03m 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 78 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 1h 10m. Fly via Frontier 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 38% 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 (85%), United Airlines (71%), SkyWest Airlines (67%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Sacramento to San Francisco is $153. On average you can expect to pay $970. The most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $179.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco (average of $137). 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.

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Top airline flying from Sacramento to San Francisco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sacramento to San Francisco. 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 December 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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