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$33+ Cheap flights from California 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SMF
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 California to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/125:00 pmLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Mon 12/167:40 pmSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$48
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/510:17 pmLAS - SMF
Nonstop1h 38mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/91:49 pmSMF - LAS
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$51
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sat 12/79:59 amLAS - SMF
Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/76:36 pmSMF - LAS
Nonstop1h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$53
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/112:45 pmLAX - SMF
1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/127:40 pmSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$60
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.
Sat 12/146:15 amSAN - SMF
1 stop7h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1511:26 amSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$66
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/58:32 amSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 59mFrontier
Sat 12/711:21 amSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$67
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/67:00 amLAS - SMF
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Mon 12/99:32 amSMF - LAS
1 stop3h 23mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$76
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Wed 12/115:30 amLAX - SMF
1 stop6h 52mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/185:30 amSMF - LAX
1 stop3h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$76
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/136:15 amSAN - SMF
1 stop11h 24mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/166:36 pmSMF - SAN
1 stop3h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$79
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/512:38 pmONT - SMF
1 stop20h 04mFrontier
Mon 12/99:32 amSMF - ONT
Nonstop1h 24mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$87
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/59:43 amBUR - SMF
1 stop7h 56mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/95:30 amSMF - BUR
1 stop4h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$88
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/247:00 amLGB - SMF
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Mon 1/206:50 amSMF - LGB
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$98

Find flights from California to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Sat 12/14

5:00 pm-6:36 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/16

7:40 pm-9:07 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$47

Las VegasSacramento

LAS - SMF

LASSMF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 12/4

6:15 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/7

1:20 pm-2:48 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$51

Las VegasSacramento

LAS - SMF

LASSMF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 12/7

9:59 am-11:41 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/10

5:30 am-6:54 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$53

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

2:45 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/12

7:40 pm-9:07 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$60

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Sat 12/14

6:15 am-1:43 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/15

11:26 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$66

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Thu 12/5

8:32 am-10:31 am

Nonstop1h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/7

11:21 am-12:52 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$67

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Thu 1/9

6:15 am-3:46 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/13

10:22 am-3:29 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$75

Las VegasSacramento

LAS - SMF

LASSMF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/5

6:55 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop22h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/8

6:16 pm-7:47 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$78

OntarioSacramento

ONT - SMF

ONTSMF

Ontario

Thu 12/5

12:38 pm-8:42 am

1 stop20h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/9

9:32 am-10:56 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$87

BurbankSacramento

BUR - SMF

BURSMF

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 12/5

9:43 am-5:39 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/9

5:30 am-10:13 am

1 stop4h 43m

$88

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Best time to book a flight from California to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from California with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from California to Sacramento

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sacramento (average of $287). Flying from California to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $442). 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 CA to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 November 21, 2024.

When flying from California 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.

Weekly flight availability from California to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Sacramento. 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 USCA to SMF are scheduled on a Thursday (64 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (48 on average).

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 November 21, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, Southwest and Delta from California to Sacramento have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

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
5,005 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

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
9,464 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

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
8,755 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,829 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

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
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

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 California 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 California?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sacramento from California.

  • How popular is this California to Sacramento flight route?

    The California to Sacramento Intl flight path was viewed by 39 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $36. Spirit Airlines flights start at $39 while deals on Southwest start at $49 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Sacramento Intl, Burbank Bob Hope - Sacramento Intl or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Sacramento Intl when deciding on the best route from California to Sacramento.

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

    Before booking your flight to Sacramento from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Southern (100%), Qantas Airways (96%), Aeromexico( 95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Sacramento?

    On average you can expect to pay $285 for a flight from California to Sacramento. The cheapest flight overall is $29 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Sacramento Intl) is currently priced at $50.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sacramento (average of $287). Flying from California to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $442). 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 California to Sacramento

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$31Average$87FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$60Average$139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$83Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$84Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$130Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$134Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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