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$62+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Atlanta (SMF - ATL)

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SMF — ATL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson are usually found in August or September, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Atlanta

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Atlanta (ATL). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$62
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$559
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From Sacramento Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Atlanta
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/67:30 pmSMF - ATL
1 stop23h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/910:48 pmATL - SMF
1 stop12h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$218
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/81:18 pmSMF - ATL
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/119:54 amATL - SMF
2 stops17h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$239
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/43:34 pmSMF - ATL
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Sat 3/82:12 pmATL - SMF
1 stop24h 20mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/152:20 pmSMF - ATL
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/207:33 amATL - SMF
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$343
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/810:00 amSMF - ATL
2 stops17h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/155:57 pmATL - SMF
1 stop18h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/305:45 amSMF - ATL
2 stops9h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/311:15 amATL - SMF
2 stops9h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/265:20 amSMF - ATL
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Wed 4/28:40 amATL - SMF
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$400
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/2212:20 pmSMF - ATL
Nonstop4h 25mDelta
Sat 3/299:00 amATL - SMF
Nonstop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/20$459

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Sacramento

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Atlanta

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Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/6

7:30 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop23h 06m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 3/9

10:48 pm-8:42 am

1 stop12h 54m

$218

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/15

9:37 am-9:43 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 3/22

9:07 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$236

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/4

3:34 pm-4:58 am

1 stop10h 24m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 3/8

2:12 pm-11:32 am

1 stop24h 20m

$240

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/8

6:00 am-3:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 4/17

4:34 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$342

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/15

2:20 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 5/20

7:33 am-1:26 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$343

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/30

5:45 am-5:56 pm

2 stops9h 11m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 5/3

11:15 am-6:13 pm

2 stops9h 58m

$379

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/26

5:20 am-6:30 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/2

8:40 am-2:45 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$400

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/21

10:00 pm-5:23 am

Nonstop4h 23m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 3/27

7:59 am-5:58 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$502

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/15

7:40 pm-5:03 am

1 stop6h 23m

$63

SacramentoAtlanta

SMF - ATL

SMFATL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/15

2:06 pm-5:59 am

1 stop12h 53m

$71

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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 Atlanta in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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-Atlanta flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Atlanta flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Atlanta flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Atlanta 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-Atlanta flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Atlanta

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sacramento to Atlanta including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Atlanta. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sacramento to Atlanta may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 43 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 Atlanta?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta (average of $190). Flying from Sacramento to Atlanta in March is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 ATL?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Atlanta. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 59% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Atlanta. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Atlanta flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Atlanta

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Atlanta. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from SMF to ATL are scheduled on a Wednesday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Atlanta by month

Plan your trip to Atlanta by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Atlanta ranges from 3.4 - 5.3 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Atlanta when rainfall is around 3.4 in.

Temperature in Atlanta by month

Plan your trip to Atlanta by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Atlanta, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Atlanta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Atlanta. 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 Atlanta. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Sacramento to Atlanta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Atlanta. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Atlanta from Sacramento?

    Although Sacramento is the capital of California, it is not a very large city in California or the United States. The airport in Sacramento is called Sacramento International Airport and it is 10 miles northwest of downtown Sacramento. Although it is not a very large airport compared to some of the other airports in the state, it can still provide you with a flight plan to Atlanta. When you arrive in Atlanta at the airport, you will arrive at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), which is the only airport that you are able to arrive at in Atlanta. The flight is cross country, and the time it takes depends on whether you choose a direct flight or an indirect flight.

  • What airlines fly directly from Sacramento to Atlanta?

    There are a few airlines that fly directly from Sacramento to Atlanta. One of these airlines is Delta. Delta is a major airline in the United States and is one of the airlines that offers the most direct flights often. Your flight is from the northern United States to the southern United States, so the flight will be longer than some other flights available in the United States. The direct flight with Delta will run you, on average, 4h 30min. Some of the other airlines that fly from Sacramento to Atlanta are Frontier, Spirit, United, and American Airlines. The airline you choose to go with will determine whether the flight is direct or indirect, and furthermore, will also determine where the layovers will be. The flight times for indirect flights span from 6h 30min to 14h 45min. It is important to consider various factors like whether a flight is direct or indirect, the journey time, the layover location, and the airline when choosing a flight.

  • What are the layover options between Sacramento and Atlanta?

    There are a lot of flights available that can take you from Sacramento to Atlanta. Some of the stops are Los Angeles, Denver, Phoenix, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Seattle. Some locations, like Seattle, are not in between the two locations, Sacramento and Atlanta, so you should choose the flight which is most convenient for you. Even though Seattle is not between Sacramento and Atlanta, the journey time is less than some of the other flights that do have a layover in between. Be vigilant and find the flight which suits you best.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta?

    The flight from Sacramento to Atlanta is a domestic one, so naturally, you will not need a visa to enter Atlanta. However, it would be smart to keep your passport on you as you will be asked to produce this at the airport.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta?

    If you book a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta, you will be flying from Sacramento Intl to Hartsfield-Jackson. Flights to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) from Sacramento Intl (SMF) take 4h 23m for a nonstop flight. There are 14 flights from Sacramento Intl to Atlanta per day from 7 airlines.

  • How popular is this Sacramento to Atlanta flight route?

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $218, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Atlanta.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. Spirit Airlines is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $62. Users have also found prices from $80 and $137 on Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta consider choosing LATAM Airlines (89%), Scandinavian Airlines (88%) or Aeromexico (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Atlanta?

    While on average a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta is generally $991, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $150. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), you can expect to pay $138 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta (average of $190). Flying from Sacramento to Atlanta in March is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 7 airlines flying from Sacramento to Atlanta

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Atlanta. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$133Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$160Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$248Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$295Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$370Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$514Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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