Cheap flights from Sacramento to San Francisco (SMF - SFO)

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From Sacramento to San Francisco

Are flight prices decreasing from Sacramento to San Francisco due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Sacramento and San Francisco for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

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.

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.

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 United Airlines for just $159, but on average you can expect to pay $188.

Are there nonstop flights from Sacramento to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 7 direct flights from Sacramento to San Francisco under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Sacramento to San Francisco is less than $199.

Are there last-minute flights available from Sacramento to San Francisco for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Sacramento to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $200.

How many flights depart from Sacramento to San Francisco on average per day?

Per day, 1 flight departs from Sacramento Intl to San Francisco on average.
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 100% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Sacramento or San Francisco?

Expected rainfall in Sacramento is same as in San Francisco. You can expect this to be the case over the next 2 days.

Is Sacramento weather warmer or cooler than San Francisco?

Temperatures around the 95 °F's can be experienced in July. The weather in San Francisco is colder than in Sacramento. Plan for potential changes in flight availability as peak weather approaches in this location.

How long is the flight from Sacramento to San Francisco?

Departing from Sacramento to San Francisco will take you 50m. The distance between Sacramento and San Francisco is about 85 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to San Francisco round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to San Francisco is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $159 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Alaska Airlines, starting at $166 and $223 round-trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $75. United Airlines flights start at $80 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $112 one-way.