Cheap flights from Sacramento to San Francisco (SMF - SFO)
The best prices from Sacramento Intl to San Francisco are usually found in July or January, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday
How to find the cheapest flight from Sacramento to San Francisco
All the information you need to plan the best SMF to SFO flight in 2022: compare Sacramento to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.
SMF - SFO | Price | $167 - $225 |
SFO | Temperature | 51.8 - 62.6 °F |
SFO | Precipitation | 0 - 4.4 inches |
Popular in
June
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Cheapest in
July
Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop
Round-trip from
$167
From Sacramento Intl to San Francisco
One-way from
$112
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to San Francisco
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to San Francisco?
Users have found that flying from Sacramento to San Francisco on a Wednesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco (SMF - SFO)?
It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
Cheap flights from Sacramento to San Francisco in January, February 2022
The best prices found for SMF to SFO flights for January, February
Sacramento Intl
San Francisco
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14h 22mSan Francisco
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6h 38mMultiple Airlines
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14h 22mSan Francisco
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8h 52mFrontier
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5h 52mSan Francisco
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8h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sacramento to San Francisco 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to San Francisco from Sacramento found for this year
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San Francisco
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6h 02mSan Francisco
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12h 14mMultiple Airlines
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11h 27mSan Francisco
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9h 51mMultiple Airlines
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14h 22mSan Francisco
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Non-stop flights to San Francisco from Sacramento
Save time with Sacramento to San Francisco direct flight deals
Sacramento Intl
San Francisco
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1h 05mSan Francisco
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0h 51mUnited Airlines
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1h 06mSan Francisco
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1h 01mUnited Airlines
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1h 00mSan Francisco
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0h 53mUnited Airlines
Last minute flights from Sacramento to San Francisco
Late deals on return flights to San Francisco from Sacramento, departing today and this week
Sacramento Intl
San Francisco
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14h 32mSan Francisco
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14h 23mMultiple Airlines
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17h 09mSan Francisco
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10h 14mMultiple Airlines
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1h 06mSan Francisco
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0h 54mUnited Airlines
One-way flights to San Francisco from Sacramento
The cheapest one-way flights from Sacramento to San Francisco
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21h 21mMultiple Airlines
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21h 20mMultiple Airlines
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Sacramento to San Francisco flights.
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 7 flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Sacramento Intl are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 0h 42m is how long a nonstop flight from Sacramento to San Francisco typically takes.
Which airlines flying from Sacramento Intl to San Francisco have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Some of our airline partners flying from Sacramento Intl to San Francisco have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. United Airlines, Linear Air Taxi, and Major Airline are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like United Airlines with this kind of flexibility.
Can I find flights from Sacramento to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to San Francisco for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $121, but on average you can expect to pay $171.
Are there nonstop flights from Sacramento to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 11 direct flights from Sacramento to San Francisco under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Sacramento to San Francisco is less than $300.
Are there last-minute flights available from Sacramento to San Francisco for under $200?
There are currently 9+ open flights from Sacramento to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $200.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to San Francisco round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to San Francisco round-trip from $146. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $160, and Alaska Airlines, from $234. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $80. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Sacramento to San Francisco for a low price.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to San Francisco?
Before booking your flight from Sacramento to San Francisco check out the most popular airlines for this route: Major Airline, Linear Air Taxi or United Airlines.
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 (91%), Air Canada (76%), SkyWest Airlines (72%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Francisco?
The cheapest flight price from Sacramento to San Francisco is $68. On average you can expect to pay $153. The most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $121.
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Can I fly to San Francisco from Sacramento Intl right now?
Most visitors from Sacramento Intl need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter San Francisco.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Sacramento Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 24 hours before departing to San Francisco.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Sacramento Intl are not required to quarantine after entering San Francisco.
Can I fly back to Sacramento Intl from San Francisco?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Francisco must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 24 hours before departing to Sacramento Intl.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Francisco are not required to quarantine after entering Sacramento Intl.
Alternative routes for Sacramento to San Francisco
See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Top 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to San Francisco
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Sacramento to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from Sacramento to San Francisco
See what time of day planes typically take off from Sacramento to San Francisco
| 26%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
|---|---|
| 37%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 1%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 36%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to San Francisco
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Sacramento to San Francisco
| Sunday | 8daily flights |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8daily flights |
| Tuesday | 8daily flights |
| Wednesday | 8daily flights |
| Thursday | 8daily flights |
| Friday | 8daily flights |
| Saturday | 7daily flights |