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Flights to Sacramento in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sacramento in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 25, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$553

Round-trip from

$262

One-way from

$90
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024
From New York to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from New York to Sacramento Intl (SMF)

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Cheapest flights to Sacramento
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Tue 12/314:00 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop20h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/710:27 amSMF - JFK
1 stop25h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/23$262
Thu 12/2611:00 amLGA - SMF
1 stop11h 08mDelta
Thu 1/912:42 pmSMF - LGA
1 stop8h 02mDelta
Deal found 12/24$346
Thu 12/2610:59 pmLGA - SMF
1 stop22h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/94:41 pmSMF - LGA
2 stops19h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$360
Thu 12/263:59 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Fri 1/31:20 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/25$416
Tue 12/316:45 amEWR - SMF
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Tue 1/712:42 pmSMF - EWR
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/24$423
Tue 12/315:35 pmEWR - SMF
3 stops28h 00mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/77:30 pmSMF - EWR
2 stops17h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/24$433
Mon 12/304:00 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/511:24 amSMF - JFK
1 stop16h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$470
Thu 12/264:29 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/27:23 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$516
Mon 12/305:29 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop9h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/67:30 pmSMF - EWR
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$518
Tue 12/314:06 pmLGA - SMF
1 stop10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/512:25 amSMF - LGA
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$527
Mon 12/3010:45 amLGA - SMF
1 stop13h 45mSouthwest
Sun 1/58:40 pmSMF - LGA
1 stop12h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/25$541
Sat 12/2812:39 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/512:59 pmSMF - EWR
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$549

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Locate flights to Sacramento that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 25, 2024.

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New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/16

11:30 am-6:28 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/23

6:49 pm-7:00 am

1 stop9h 11m

$258

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/21

6:52 pm-3:46 pm

3 stops23h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/4

9:00 pm-10:04 am

2 stops10h 04m

$265

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/15

7:37 am-1:35 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/19

6:00 am-5:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$272

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/15

6:25 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/19

10:23 pm-9:53 am

1 stop8h 30m

$272

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/10

7:59 am-11:41 am

1 stop30h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/12

9:32 am-6:30 am

1 stop17h 58m

$274

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/23

10:20 am-5:42 pm

2 stops10h 22m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/26

7:00 am-7:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$277

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Tue 1/7

7:15 pm-12:29 am

1 stop8h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/12

9:00 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$279

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/9

9:41 am-5:54 pm

2 stops11h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/14

12:42 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$281

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Wed 1/15

6:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/19

6:10 am-5:37 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$292

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/16

5:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/21

11:05 pm-8:54 am

1 stop6h 49m

$296

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Sacramento in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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: Out of all of the providers offering Sacramento flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Sacramento flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Sacramento flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Sacramento. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights to Sacramento

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

When is the best time to book a flight to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Sacramento, you should look to book at least 21 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.

How long is the flight to Sacramento?

On average, a flight from New York to Sacramento takes 6 hours 47 minutes. Flights to Sacramento from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sacramento?

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

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sacramento should consider flying on Friday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Sacramento

The most flights from New York to Sacramento are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sacramento?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Sacramento are Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated December 25, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento, such as Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
4,758 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,553 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,006 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Sacramento, CA climate

Despite its California location, Sacramento has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot and dry summers. However, the summer heat is not accompanied by humidity, making it a lot easier to take. The local rainy season falls between November and March.

Best Time to Fly to Sacramento, CA

Peak Season:
With weather not playing a factor in determining the best time for travelers to fly to Sacramento, peak season is determined by the local events calendar. As such, the most popular time to visit is August and September when the California State Fair arrives at the California Exposition fairgrounds. This annual event has been taking place for more than 150 years and features exhibits, petting zoos, carnival games and live shows.

Off Season:
The Sacramento winter, or what passes for it with average temperatures in December and January dropping to a not-exactly-freezing 55 degrees Fahrenheit, constitutes the off-season though the place is far from inhospitable at this time.

Getting around Sacramento, CA

Sacramento is a typical American city with an extensive road and freeway system connecting it to other cities, but unlike many other American cities it also has a widespread network of bicycle and pedestrian paths. Getting around by car is the most convenient, but the traffic can get very slow in downtown. Rental car offices can be found at the airport and in downtown. Local buses cover the city and surrounding areas with reliable, cheap service, but they can be slow. The light rail system connects the city to its surrounding suburbs.     

Sacramento, CA Travel Information

  • The most popular attraction in the city is the National Historic Landmark of Old Sacramento. The area is frozen in a time in the late 19th century and features many restored historic buildings, wooden sidewalks and horse-drawn carriages. Rides on steam-powered historic trains and paddle steamers are also available.
  • No visit to Sacramento is complete without partaking in an activity that involves the American River. Whether it’s river rafting or fishing, the river provides the setting for many of the local pastimes and is also the backdrop for a cycling trail that runs from downtown Sacramento to Folsom. The nearby town’s correctional facility is the setting for Johnny Cash’s Folsom Prison Blues and is the site of a museum.
  • If you are traveling with children, be sure to visit Fairytale Town, near the city’s zoo. An old-fashioned amusement park, Fairytale Town takes a low-tech approach to its attractions featuring fairy-tale themes including the boot from The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe as well as a pirate ship and puppet shows.
  • Visit Sutter’s Fort for a glimpse of life in the American West during the early 19th century. Founded in 1839 by John Augustus Sutter, a Swiss immigrant, local attractions include a period blacksmith shop and bakery as well as living quarters.
  • The Delta King is a five-deck riverboat that once transported passengers and supplies between Sacramento and San Francisco, however it has since been transformed into a floating restaurant and hotel.

Sacramento, CA airport overview

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 10 miles (16km) from Sacramento, California.

Southwest Airlines accounts for more than half the flights at Sacramento International; the low-cost pioneer carries about 4.6 million passengers each year. Flights to Sacramento International come in from destinations across the US such as Denver, Charlotte, Phoenix, San Francisco, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, Detroit, Dallas, San Jose, Houston and Washington, as well as Guadalajara in Mexico.

This small, easy-to-use airport can nonetheless get overcrowded at peak times, so head for the check-in counters early as most shops, restaurants and other facilities are after security.

Sacramento is the state capital of California, founded at the confluence of two rivers, and has a long and interesting settler history. Be sure to check out the many museums during your stay.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sacramento?

    Most people fly into Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight to Sacramento. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center. 6 airlines have flights to Sacramento Intl from New York on a daily basis. Booking flights to Sacramento Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 flight from New York per day.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sacramento if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sacramento on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sacramento?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sacramento.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sacramento?

    Sacramento Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sacramento. One-way flights to Sacramento Intl typically cost $18, while round-trip flights cost around $30.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Sacramento?

    A round-trip flight to Sacramento will typically cost around $87, however they can be found for as little as $30.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sacramento depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sacramento, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 54 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Sacramento Zoo?

    If being close to Sacramento Zoo is important to you, you’ll want to land at San Francisco Airport.

  • Does Sacramento Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sacramento Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sacramento Intl?

    Yes. Sacramento Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Host Airport Hotel is the closest property to Sacramento Intl (0.0 mi away from Sacramento Intl).

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