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$102+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Sacramento (DTT - 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SMF
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 March 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$200
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$102
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$568
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 8, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/110:00 amDTW - SMF
1 stop11h 29mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/612:34 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop8h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$200
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Wed 5/286:00 amDTW - SMF
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Mon 6/212:13 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop9h 28mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$210
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/110:00 amDTW - SMF
1 stop11h 29mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/412:13 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop19h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/18:25 amDTW - SMF
1 stop12h 33mDelta
Wed 4/96:20 amSMF - DTW
1 stop11h 28mDelta
Deal found 3/7$363
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 3/315:10 pmDTW - SMF
1 stop9h 31mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/86:39 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop18h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 6/55:45 pmDTW - SMF
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/115:30 amSMF - DTW
1 stop10h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/6$417
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Thu 3/277:20 amDTW - SMF
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Wed 4/29:30 pmSMF - DTW
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7$447
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Thu 6/54:53 pmDTW - SMF
1 stop9h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 6/114:15 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop9h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/6$516
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2411:00 amDTW - SMF
2 stops9h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/295:15 amSMF - DTW
2 stops8h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7$529

Find flights from Detroit to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 March 8, 2025.

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Detroit

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Sacramento

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Price

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/1

10:00 am-6:29 pm

1 stop11h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/6

12:34 pm-12:21 am

1 stop8h 47m

$200

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop8h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/2

12:13 pm-12:41 am

1 stop9h 28m

$210

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/1

10:00 am-6:29 pm

1 stop11h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/4

12:13 pm-10:51 am

1 stop19h 38m

$219

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

5:10 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/8

6:39 pm-4:04 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$363

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

12:15 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop12h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/7

11:15 am-6:09 am

1 stop15h 54m

$383

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/5

5:45 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/11

5:30 am-6:46 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$417

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/27

7:20 am-1:20 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/2

9:30 pm-10:10 am

2 stops9h 40m

$447

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/5

4:53 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/11

4:15 pm-5:14 am

1 stop9h 59m

$516

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/5

4:20 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/12

8:39 pm-9:54 am

2 stops10h 15m

$524

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/7

10:26 pm-10:54 am

1 stop15h 28m

$102

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Sacramento

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Sacramento in March.
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: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Sacramento

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

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Detroit to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $447). 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 DTT to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 March 8, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to Sacramento at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

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

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

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 March 8, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Detroit to Sacramento 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
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,714 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,318 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,649 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit to Sacramento round-trip from $200. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $210, and Delta, from $363. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $102. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Sacramento for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Sacramento?

    The cheapest flight price from Detroit to Sacramento is $348. On average you can expect to pay $499. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $191.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Detroit to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $447). 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 6 airlines flying from Detroit to Sacramento

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 March 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$163Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$274Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$390Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$409Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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