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$251+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Lafayette (SMF - LFT)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — LFT
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Lafayette

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Lafayette (LFT). 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 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$368
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From Sacramento Intl to Lafayette Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Lafayette
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Lafayette. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 4/307:56 amSMF - LFT
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/64:11 pmLFT - SMF
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Thu 5/1511:12 pmSMF - LFT
2 stops13h 35mDelta
Mon 5/193:27 pmLFT - SMF
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/14$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Fri 4/258:39 pmSMF - LFT
2 stops12h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/285:15 amLFT - SMF
1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$474

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Lafayette that are best for you.

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Lafayette

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SacramentoLafayette

SMF - LFT

SMFLFT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/30

11:59 pm-10:09 am

1 stop8h 10m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 5/6

4:11 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$295

SacramentoLafayette

SMF - LFT

SMFLFT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/15

11:12 pm-2:47 pm

2 stops13h 35m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 5/19

3:27 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$464

SacramentoLafayette

SMF - LFT

SMFLFT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/25

8:39 pm-11:16 am

2 stops12h 37m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 4/28

5:15 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$474

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Deals found on 4/15

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Lafayette

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 Lafayette in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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-Lafayette flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Lafayette flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Lafayette flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Lafayette flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Lafayette 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 Lafayette

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Lafayette (average of $323). Flying from Sacramento to Lafayette in March is currently the most expensive (average of $437). 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 LFT?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Lafayette. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Lafayette in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Lafayette by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lafayette ranges from 3.8 - 7.1 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.1 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Lafayette when rainfall is around 3.8 in.

Temperature in Lafayette by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lafayette, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lafayette

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lafayette. 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 Lafayette. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Currently priced at $251, American Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Lafayette and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $385. American Airlines is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Lafayette (average of $323). Flying from Sacramento to Lafayette in March is currently the most expensive (average of $437). 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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to Lafayette

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Lafayette. 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$313Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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