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$75+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to New York, NY (NYC)

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SMF — NYC
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
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The best prices from Sacramento Intl to New York are usually found in January or February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to New York (NYC). 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 December 19, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
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One-way from

$75
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Popular in

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January

Average price

$531
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/246:20 amSMF - JFK
1 stop10h 58mDelta
Tue 1/76:50 amJFK - SMF
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/17$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/226:00 amSMF - LGA
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/195:00 pmLGA - SMF
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$366
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/275:30 amSMF - EWR
1 stop8h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/77:15 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop8h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$375
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/246:15 amSMF - LGA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Tue 1/73:29 pmLGA - SMF
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Deal found 12/17$386
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/216:50 pmSMF - LGA
1 stop24h 10mFrontier
Fri 1/310:59 pmLGA - SMF
1 stop22h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$414
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/216:50 pmSMF - LGA
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/34:30 pmLGA - SMF
2 stops20h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$425
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/226:31 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop8h 29mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/64:30 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop9h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$467
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/2410:45 pmSMF - EWR
Nonstop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/73:25 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Thu 12/195:10 amSMF - LGA
1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/62:25 pmLGA - SMF
1 stop11h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$486
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/249:45 amSMF - LGA
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Fri 1/39:45 pmLGA - SMF
1 stop14h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$498
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/257:10 amSMF - EWR
1 stop10h 01mDelta
Mon 1/66:30 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/17$548
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/197:23 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/253:56 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$577

Find flights from Sacramento to New York within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to New York 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 December 19, 2024.

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SacramentoNewark

SMF - EWR

SMFEWR

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/9

9:00 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop15h 59m

Newark

Mon 1/13

4:58 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop30h 07m

$217

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/1

10:06 am-10:29 pm

2 stops9h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/8

2:59 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops11h 18m

$239

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/13

4:41 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops23h 19m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/15

5:45 am-9:30 am

3 stops30h 45m

$242

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/12

6:00 am-5:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/26

2:30 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$243

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/2

7:46 pm-6:30 am

1 stop7h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/25

7:59 am-6:59 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$249

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/18

7:46 pm-6:30 am

1 stop7h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/21

4:30 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$250

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/9

10:00 am-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/13

4:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$252

SacramentoNewark

SMF - EWR

SMFEWR

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/12

4:20 pm-5:31 am

1 stop10h 11m

Newark

Sun 2/16

5:37 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$275

SacramentoNewark

SMF - EWR

SMFEWR

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/7

6:10 am-5:37 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Newark

Sat 1/18

5:11 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$276

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/7

6:10 am-4:46 pm

1 stop7h 36m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/21

6:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 32m

$276

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

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to New York

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to New York. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sacramento to New York, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to New York (average of $236). Flying from Sacramento to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to New York in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to New York. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to New York flight should consider departing on Monday 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.

Rainfall in New York by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated December 19, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to New York, such as American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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 New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to New York?

    For a flight from Sacramento to New York, you will be flying from Sacramento Intl. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Sacramento Intl is the only Sacramento airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to New York per day. 8 airlines have flights to New York from Sacramento Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $217. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $239 and $252, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 43% 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 New York one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $75 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $138 and Frontier from $139 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sacramento to New York?

    While some choose either Sacramento Intl - Newark or Sacramento Intl - New York LaGuardia, Sacramento Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl is the most popular route from Sacramento to New York.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to New York?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sacramento to New York are EL AL (100%), Etihad Airways (91%) and JetBlue (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to New York?

    While on average a flight from Sacramento to New York is generally $392, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $162. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay $178 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to New York?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to New York 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 New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to New York (average of $236). Flying from Sacramento to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 8 airlines flying from Sacramento to New York

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to New York. 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 December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$147Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$168Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$173Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$183Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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