Cheap flights from Sacramento to Seattle (SMF - SEA) from $45

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/2. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SMF — SEA
Oct 7 — Oct 141

The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Seattle (SEA)

All the information you need to plan the best SMF to SEA flight in 2023: compare Sacramento to Seattle flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Seattle.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$237

One-way from

$129
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
From Sacramento Intl to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

SMF - SEA

Price

$237 - $457

SEA

Temperature

41 - 66.2 °F

SEA

Rainfall

0.7 - 6.6 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Seattle?

Travelers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 15% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Seattle?

To save up to 100% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 37 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Sacramento to Seattle from $299 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $431 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Seattle?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Seattle from Sacramento. Users have commonly found prices around $216 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $138. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Seattle (SMF - SEA)?

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Seattle in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Sacramento to Seattle

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Cheap Sacramento to Seattle flights in October & November 2023

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One-way flights to Seattle from Sacramento

The cheapest one-way flights from Sacramento to Seattle
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$68 - $178

Route

Depart

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Price

Sacramento IntlSeattle/Tacoma Intl

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/21

1 stop9h 03m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 10/24

1 stop7h 26m

Sacramento IntlSeattle/Tacoma Intl

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/31

1 stop13h 46m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 11/7

1 stop7h 17m

Sacramento IntlSeattle/Tacoma Intl

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/16

1 stop13h 10m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 10/23

1 stop13h 44m

Sacramento IntlSeattle/Tacoma Intl

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/27

1 stop11h 35m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 10/30

1 stop13h 44m

Sacramento IntlSeattle/Tacoma Intl

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/14

1 stop7h 56m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 10/16

1 stop13h 44m

Sacramento IntlSeattle/Tacoma Intl

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/28

1 stop6h 26m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/6

1 stop6h 39m

Sacramento IntlSeattle/Tacoma Intl

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/21

1 stop6h 26m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 11/29

1 stop6h 41m

Sacramento IntlSeattle/Tacoma Intl

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/28

Nonstop2h 05m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/6

Nonstop1h 58m

Sacramento IntlSeattle/Tacoma Intl

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/24

Nonstop2h 05m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 10/29

Nonstop1h 50m

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Deals found on 10/1

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines from Sacramento to Seattle to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Maintenance delay, weather delays in DEN and once we arrived in SEA. 3 hour flight resulted in 6+ hours on the plane.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Maintenance delay, weather delays in DEN and once we arrived in SEA. 3 hour flight resulted in 6+ hours on the plane.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Maintenance delay, weather delays in DEN and once we arrived in SEA. 3 hour flight resulted in 6+ hours on the plane.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Maintenance delay, weather delays in DEN and once we arrived in SEA. 3 hour flight resulted in 6+ hours on the plane.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Maintenance delay, weather delays in DEN and once we arrived in SEA. 3 hour flight resulted in 6+ hours on the plane.

WestJet
7.2
Good
918 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Maintenance delay, weather delays in DEN and once we arrived in SEA. 3 hour flight resulted in 6+ hours on the plane.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Sacramento to Seattle flights.

What airports do I use to fly from Sacramento to Seattle?

Booking a flight from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is your only option if you wish to fly from Sacramento to Seattle. On a typical day, there are 27 flights from Sacramento Intl to Seattle/Tacoma Intl, all of which are around 1h 58m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Sacramento Intl to Seattle.

Can I find flights from Sacramento to Seattle for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Seattle for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $68, but on average you can expect to pay $97.

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

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Sacramento to Seattle under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Sacramento to Seattle is less than $246.

Are there last-minute flights available from Sacramento to Seattle for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Sacramento to Seattle within the next 7 days for less than $100.

What days are nonstop flights available from Sacramento to Seattle?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this Sacramento to Seattle flight route?

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

Per day, 43 flights depart from Sacramento to Seattle on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 26% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 9% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 37% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 28% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Sacramento to Seattle?

A quick flight from Sacramento to Seattle can take about 9h 03m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $68. The distance from Sacramento to Seattle is about 609 mi.

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

According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($68), offers the cheapest pricing from Sacramento to Seattle. Spirit Airlines is 68% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $48. Frontier flights start at $65 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $79 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Seattle?

What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to Seattle?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sacramento to Seattle are Singapore Airlines (96%), SkyWest Airlines (94%) and Japan Airlines (93%).

What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Seattle?

On average you can expect to pay $555 for a flight from Sacramento to Seattle. The cheapest flight overall is $99 while the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl) is currently priced at $69.

What does SMF to SEA mean?

SMF and SEA are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SMF to SEA refers to a flight route from Sacramento Intl Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Sacramento to Seattle

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Sacramento to Seattle choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$77Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapest$89Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$99Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$239Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Seattle

See what time of day planes typically take off from Sacramento to Seattle
13%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
70%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
9%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
8%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Seattle

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Sacramento to Seattle
Sunday28daily flights
Monday35daily flights
Tuesday25daily flights
Wednesday27daily flights
Thursday25daily flights
Friday30daily flights
Saturday22daily flights

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