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$35+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Riverside, CA

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SMF — LAX
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
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The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Riverside are usually found in September or August, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Riverside

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Riverside (R1V). 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 November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Riverside
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/77:40 pmSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Sat 12/145:00 pmLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$47
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/95:30 amSMF - LAX
1 stop4h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/125:00 pmLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$63
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/45:30 amSMF - LAX
1 stop3h 44mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/115:30 amLAX - SMF
1 stop6h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$81
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/126:00 amSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 45mDelta
Thu 12/129:40 pmLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 41mDelta
Deal found 11/20$97
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/137:50 amSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/138:35 pmLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$157
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/135:30 amSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/139:52 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$196

Find flights from Sacramento to Riverside within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Riverside 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/7

7:40 pm-9:07 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/14

5:00 pm-6:36 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$47

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/9

5:30 am-9:54 am

1 stop4h 24m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/12

5:00 pm-6:36 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$63

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/4

5:30 am-9:14 am

1 stop3h 44m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

5:30 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$81

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/12

6:00 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/12

9:40 pm-11:21 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$97

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/13

7:50 am-9:31 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Los Angeles

Fri 12/13

8:35 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$157

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/21

6:35 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

1:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$203

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/3

12:07 pm-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$35

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/3

10:22 am-10:25 pm

1 stop12h 03m

$42

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/11

7:46 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$49

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/21

4:15 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop3h 52m

$88

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Riverside

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Riverside

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Riverside. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Sacramento to Riverside is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Riverside (average of $240). Flying from Sacramento to Riverside in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 R1V?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Riverside. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sacramento to Riverside as you normally would.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Riverside. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Riverside flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings 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.

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Riverside

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Riverside. 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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from SMF to R1V are scheduled on a Monday (69 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (54 on average).

Rainfall in Riverside by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riverside ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Riverside when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Riverside by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riverside, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riverside. 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 Riverside. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Delta from Sacramento to Riverside 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Riverside. 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 Riverside?

    Most people fly from Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight from Sacramento to Riverside. On average, Sacramento Intl has 62 outbound flights to Riverside per day from 7 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

  • How popular is this Sacramento to Riverside flight route?

    Within the past month, 127 users have taken a look at flights from Sacramento Intl to Riverside.

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

    $35 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $42 and $49, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Riverside from Sacramento, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ITA Airways (98%), China Southern (98%), KLM( 97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Riverside?

    On average you can expect to pay $893 for a flight from Sacramento to Riverside. The cheapest flight overall is $34 while the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $59.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Riverside (average of $240). Flying from Sacramento to Riverside in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Riverside

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Riverside. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$35Average$90FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$84Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$95Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$96Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$117Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$189Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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