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$74+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SMF
Nov 5 — Nov 121
Tue 11/5
Tue 11/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Sacramento
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 11/213:33 pmMLI - SMF
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/46:00 amSMF - MLI
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/196:25 pmCID - SMF
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1312:55 pmSMF - CID
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/75:30 amOMA - SMF
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/111:59 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 12/86:05 amOMA - SMF
1 stop13h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/155:35 amSMF - OMA
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$345
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/88:00 amDSM - SMF
1 stop10h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/115:20 amSMF - DSM
1 stop7h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$345
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/38:45 pmCID - SMF
1 stop19h 48mFrontier
Thu 11/710:59 amSMF - CID
1 stop24h 48mFrontier
Deal found 10/31$347
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 12/85:36 pmOMA - SMF
3 stops32h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/156:26 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop15h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/206:28 amCID - SMF
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Fri 1/106:15 amSMF - CID
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 10/31$388
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 12/106:00 amDSM - SMF
1 stop11h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/168:40 amSMF - DSM
1 stop13h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$433
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Fri 11/224:00 pmDSM - SMF
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Tue 11/2612:30 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/31$457
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sat 12/218:55 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Sat 12/285:05 amSMF - OMA
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/29$476
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/185:00 amDSM - SMF
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/278:00 amSMF - DSM
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$519

Find flights from Iowa to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Mon 1/6

2:39 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$74

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Fri 1/24

2:41 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$151

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Tue 12/17

11:19 am-7:52 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$203

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Fri 1/24

9:38 am-6:56 pm

2 stops11h 18m

$248

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Fri 1/24

8:40 am-1:36 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$290

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/24

1:13 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$153

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Fri 11/29

8:45 am-3:45 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$358

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Sun 1/19

2:50 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$253

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Mon 1/20

5:45 am-3:57 pm

2 stops12h 12m

$258

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Wed 11/6

5:10 pm-9:37 am

1 stop18h 27m

$303

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Sacramento

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento (average of $294). Flying from Iowa 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 IA to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 October 31, 2024.

When flying from Iowa 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 October 31, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Southwest and United Airlines from Iowa 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,420 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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 Iowa 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 Iowa?

    Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Sacramento’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Iowa to Sacramento for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Iowa to Sacramento for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $287, but on average you can expect to pay $434.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Iowa to Sacramento for under $400?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Iowa to Sacramento within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa 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 $74. Delta flights start at $203 while deals on American Airlines start at $248 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Sacramento consider Omaha Eppley Airfield - Sacramento Intl, Moline Quad-City - Sacramento Intl or Des Moines - Sacramento Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What does DSM to SMF mean?

    This is defined as Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF). Codes like Sacramento Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Cedar Rapids Airport (CID), Sioux City Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX), Waterloo Airport (ALO), Dubuque Airport (DBQ), Mason City Airport (MCW) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Sacramento that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Iowa to Sacramento flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Iowa to Sacramento with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Iowa to Sacramento flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Sacramento that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Iowa to Sacramento offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Iowa to Sacramento?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Iowa to Sacramento flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Iowa to Sacramento flight deals updated?

    The Iowa to Sacramento flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento (average of $294). Flying from Iowa 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 3 airlines flying from Iowa to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$297Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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