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SMF — SEA
May 5 — May 121
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Seattle

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Seattle (SEA). 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 April 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$140
(Expedia)

One-way from

$70
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$227
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Seattle/Tacoma Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sacramento Intl-Seattle/Tacoma Intl flights.
From Sacramento Intl to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Seattle

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Seattle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 5, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:18 pm
SMF
-
SEA
1 stop5h 24m
Frontier
Thu 5/711:06 am
SEA
-
SMF
1 stop8h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$140
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 5/126:00 am
SMF
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/129:53 am
SEA
-
SMF
Nonstop2h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$142
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:00 am
SMF
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/511:06 am
SEA
-
SMF
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$144
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/27:00 am
SMF
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 18m
Delta
Mon 5/118:45 am
SEA
-
SMF
Nonstop2h 01m
Delta
Deal found 4/3$147
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/57:51 pm
SMF
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/1211:06 am
SEA
-
SMF
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$149
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2312:18 pm
SMF
-
SEA
1 stop5h 24m
Frontier
Sat 4/257:12 pm
SEA
-
SMF
1 stop16h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 4/1$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/68:16 pm
SMF
-
SEA
1 stop22h 19m
Frontier
Wed 5/1311:06 am
SEA
-
SMF
1 stop8h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 4/4$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/26:20 am
SMF
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 00m
Southwest
Sat 5/99:00 am
SEA
-
SMF
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/4$157
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/306:00 am
SMF
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/711:06 am
SEA
-
SMF
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$159
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/411:03 am
SMF
-
SEA
1 stop22h 46m
Frontier
Tue 5/57:50 pm
SEA
-
SMF
1 stop14h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$160
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2312:18 pm
SMF
-
SEA
1 stop5h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2712:04 pm
SEA
-
SMF
Nonstop2h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$161
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/55:27 pm
SMF
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 18m
Delta
Sat 5/98:45 am
SEA
-
SMF
Nonstop2h 01m
Delta
Deal found 3/31$162

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Seattle 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 April 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Seattle that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoSeattle

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/6

3:30 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 5/13

12:10 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$172
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoSeattle

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/15

8:20 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 5/23

9:54 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 56m

$182

SacramentoSeattle

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/1

6:00 am-8:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/5

12:04 pm-2:12 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$207

SacramentoSeattle

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/27

6:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/29

6:09 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$222

SacramentoSeattle

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/25

12:49 pm-2:59 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 4/26

10:03 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$227

SacramentoSeattle

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/5

2:22 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 5/6

9:59 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

$229

SacramentoSeattle

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/2

6:56 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 6/10

5:53 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$229

SacramentoSeattle

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/27

7:46 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 5/4

11:40 am-7:06 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$237

SacramentoSeattle

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/5

4:15 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 6/8

6:45 am-1:25 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$257

SacramentoSeattle

SMF - SEA

SMFSEA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/1

1:48 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/5

9:53 am-11:58 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$262

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Deals found on 3/31

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Seattle

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 Seattle in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice 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-Seattle flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Seattle flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Seattle flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Seattle 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-Seattle 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 Seattle

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Seattle from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Seattle

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Seattle. Price data was last updated on April 3, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Sacramento to Seattle may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Seattle?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Seattle (average of $77). Flying from Sacramento to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $131). 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 SEA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Seattle. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 5, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Seattle in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Seattle. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Seattle flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Seattle?

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. 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 Seattle. Reviews last updated April 5, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Seattle, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Seattle. 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 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 22 flights from Sacramento Intl to Seattle/Tacoma Intl, all of which are around 1h 55m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Sacramento Intl to Seattle.

  • How popular is this Sacramento to Seattle flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Seattle?

    A quick flight from Sacramento to Seattle can take about 2h 09m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $182. The distance from Sacramento to Seattle is about 605 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Seattle round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($84), Hawaiian Airlines ($88), and Frontier ($102) offers the cheapest pricing from Sacramento to Seattle. Delta is 61% 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 Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $58. Delta flights start at $58 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $68 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to Seattle?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sacramento to Seattle are Qatar Airways (96%), Air Tahiti Nui (94%) and Icelandair (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Seattle?

    On average you can expect to pay $811 for a flight from Sacramento to Seattle. The cheapest flight overall is $58 while the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl) is currently priced at $147.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Seattle that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Seattle flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Seattle?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Seattle.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Seattle?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Seattle 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 Seattle?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Seattle (average of $77). Flying from Sacramento to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $131). 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Seattle

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Seattle. 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 April 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$84Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$88Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$102Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$109Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$111Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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