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$80+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Sacramento (SMF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SMF
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
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Round-trip from

$159
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$80
(American Airlines)

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September

Average price

$456
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Cheapest flights from Alabama to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/81:37 pmCHA - SMF
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/1811:59 pmSMF - CHA
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sat 5/315:29 pmHSV - SMF
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/72:07 pmSMF - HSV
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/319:08 amHSV - SMF
2 stops12h 26mDelta
Sat 6/76:06 pmSMF - HSV
2 stops12h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/4$293
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/295:57 pmATL - SMF
2 stops18h 49mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/510:41 amSMF - ATL
1 stop7h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$302
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 7/236:30 amATL - SMF
1 stop8h 32mAlaska Airlines
Sun 7/276:00 amSMF - ATL
1 stop9h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/2$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/2910:41 amCHA - SMF
2 stops11h 56mDelta
Tue 6/310:30 pmSMF - CHA
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/4$307
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Thu 5/159:17 pmATL - SMF
1 stop16h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/207:37 pmSMF - ATL
1 stop7h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 7/306:18 pmATL - SMF
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/49:49 amSMF - ATL
1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/275:56 pmBHM - SMF
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Wed 6/410:04 amSMF - BHM
2 stops9h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/3$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 4/255:11 pmMOB - SMF
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Mon 4/2810:00 pmSMF - MOB
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/3$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sat 6/287:40 pmBHM - SMF
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/41:09 amSMF - BHM
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$325
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 6/193:07 pmCHA - SMF
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/217:37 pmSMF - CHA
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$331

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to Sacramento 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 April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Alabama

Fly to

Sacramento

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Depart

Return

Price

ChattanoogaSacramento

CHA - SMF

CHASMF

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 5/8

1:37 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/18

11:59 pm-11:35 am

1 stop8h 36m

$159

HuntsvilleSacramento

HSV - SMF

HSVSMF

Huntsville

Sat 5/31

5:29 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/7

2:07 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$283

HuntsvilleSacramento

HSV - SMF

HSVSMF

Huntsville

Sat 5/31

9:08 am-7:34 pm

2 stops12h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/7

6:06 pm-8:10 am

2 stops12h 04m

$293

AtlantaSacramento

ATL - SMF

ATLSMF

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/29

5:57 pm-9:46 am

2 stops18h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/5

10:41 am-9:26 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$302

ChattanoogaSacramento

CHA - SMF

CHASMF

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 5/29

10:41 am-7:37 pm

2 stops11h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/3

10:30 pm-10:01 am

1 stop8h 31m

$307

AtlantaSacramento

ATL - SMF

ATLSMF

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/15

9:17 pm-11:06 am

1 stop16h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/20

7:37 pm-6:00 am

1 stop7h 23m

$308

AtlantaSacramento

ATL - SMF

ATLSMF

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 5/6

1:23 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop10h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/20

7:20 am-7:33 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$309

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Tue 5/27

5:56 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/4

10:04 am-9:47 pm

2 stops9h 43m

$312

MobileSacramento

MOB - SMF

MOBSMF

Mobile

Fri 4/25

5:11 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/28

10:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop8h 35m

$313

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Sat 6/28

7:40 pm-12:04 am

1 stop6h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/4

1:09 am-10:41 am

1 stop7h 32m

$325

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Alabama to Sacramento

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Alabama to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 AL to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 4, 2025.

When flying from Alabama to Sacramento, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 April 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Alabama to Sacramento have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,353 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,618 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Alabama to Sacramento. 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 into for flights to Sacramento from Alabama?

    Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Alabama to Sacramento.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $80. Spirit Airlines flights start at $84 while deals on Frontier start at $119 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Alabama to Sacramento?

    While some choose either Birmingham - Sacramento Intl or Pensacola - Sacramento Intl, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Sacramento Intl is the most popular route from Alabama to Sacramento.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Alabama to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 4 airlines flying from Alabama to Sacramento

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to Sacramento. 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$247Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$412Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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