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$112+ Cheap flights from Dallas to Sacramento (SMF)

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DFW — SMF
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas to Sacramento Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Dallas to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas (A78) 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 April 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

$225
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$112
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$444
From Dallas to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Dallas to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Dallas to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Dallas to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/1510:37 pmDFW - SMF
1 stop13h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/266:27 pmSMF - DFW
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$225
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/76:00 pmDFW - SMF
1 stop21h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/1010:41 amSMF - DFW
1 stop5h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$226
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 5/252:09 pmDFW - SMF
1 stop5h 58mFrontier
Sun 6/16:49 pmSMF - DFW
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 7/14:30 pmDFW - SMF
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Wed 7/96:30 amSMF - DFW
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/23$325
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/138:25 pmDAL - SMF
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Wed 5/143:20 pmSMF - DAL
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/21$325
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/34:53 pmDFW - SMF
1 stop8h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 6/46:20 pmSMF - DFW
1 stop8h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/23$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/158:34 amDFW - SMF
Nonstop3h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/277:57 amSMF - DFW
Nonstop3h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$346
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Tue 5/277:30 amDFW - SMF
1 stop27h 05mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/316:37 amSMF - DFW
2 stops20h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/24$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/203:59 pmDAL - SMF
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Sat 5/2412:09 pmSMF - DAL
1 stop9h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/22$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 5/246:00 pmDFW - SMF
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/278:30 pmSMF - DFW
2 stops11h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$430
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/76:23 pmDAL - SMF
2 stops22h 02mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/1012:58 pmSMF - DAL
1 stop26h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23$529
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:23 pmDAL - SMF
1 stop7h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 5/117:00 amSMF - DAL
1 stop8h 23mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/22$578

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas 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 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Dallas

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Sacramento

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Depart

Return

Price

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 5/15

10:37 pm-9:46 am

1 stop13h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/26

6:27 pm-5:47 am

1 stop9h 20m

$225

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 5/7

6:00 pm-1:44 pm

1 stop21h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/10

10:41 am-6:23 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$226

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 5/25

2:09 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/1

6:49 pm-5:39 am

1 stop8h 50m

$238

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 7/1

4:30 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/9

6:30 am-3:28 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$325

DallasSacramento

DAL - SMF

DALSMF

Dallas Love Field

Tue 5/13

8:25 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/14

3:20 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$325

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 6/3

4:53 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/4

6:20 pm-4:40 am

1 stop8h 20m

$338

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 5/15

8:34 am-10:19 am

Nonstop3h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/27

7:57 am-1:19 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

$346

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 10/2

7:35 am-4:23 pm

1 stop10h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/6

6:30 pm-3:42 pm

1 stop19h 12m

$370

DallasSacramento

DAL - SMF

DALSMF

Dallas Love Field

Tue 5/20

3:59 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/24

12:09 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$382

DallasSacramento

DFW - SMF

DFWSMF

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 5/24

6:00 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/27

8:30 pm-9:36 am

2 stops11h 06m

$430

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Frontier

Frontier offers extra comfort seats with 32” separation for a fee, ideal for longer flights.


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Southwest offers free in-flight entertainment streamed to your device, including early-release movies.


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Best time to book a flight from Dallas to Sacramento

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dallas to Sacramento. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Dallas 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 DFW to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas 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 24, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 54% on flights from Dallas to Sacramento by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on October 20, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dallas to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dallas to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas 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 April 24, 2025.

The most flights from A78 to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 April 24, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Dallas to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas 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 Dallas?

    Most people fly into Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight to Sacramento from Dallas. On average, Sacramento Intl has 15 inbound flights from Dallas per day from 5 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $226. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $238 and $325, respectively. You may be able to fly from Dallas to Sacramento for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Dallas to Sacramento are Spirit Airlines ($112), Frontier ($119), and Hawaiian Airlines ($147).

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

    Consider Iberia (73%), American Airlines (72%) or Qatar Airways (70%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dallas to Sacramento.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas to Sacramento?

    While on average a flight from Dallas to Sacramento is generally $400, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $162. When looking at the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $229 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Dallas 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 5 airlines flying from Dallas to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Dallas 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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$79Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$242Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$260Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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