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$157+ 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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SMF
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$203
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$157
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$501
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/273:44 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop24h 33mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/307:40 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop25h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$203
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/26:30 amMLI - SMF
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/911:56 amSMF - MLI
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:15 amCID - SMF
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/102:20 pmSMF - CID
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/12:59 pmCID - SMF
1 stop17h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/38:35 pmSMF - CID
1 stop12h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Wed 4/25:50 amMLI - SMF
2 stops15h 03mDelta
Wed 4/96:05 amSMF - MLI
2 stops14h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/22$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/165:00 amOMA - SMF
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/2811:59 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/112:10 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Tue 4/86:55 amSMF - DSM
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/294:20 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Tue 4/812:15 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Deal found 2/21$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/252:34 pmCID - SMF
1 stop10h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/711:59 pmSMF - CID
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/263:50 pmMLI - SMF
2 stops10h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/316:55 pmSMF - MLI
2 stops13h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/205:45 amDSM - SMF
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/21:27 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$410
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/201:01 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/2712:59 pmSMF - DSM
2 stops8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$420

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

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Iowa

Fly to

Sacramento

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Sun 4/27

3:44 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop24h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/30

7:40 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop25h 01m

$203

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/2

6:30 am-1:39 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/9

11:56 am-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$229

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/3

6:15 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/10

2:20 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$229

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/2

5:50 am-6:53 pm

2 stops15h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/9

6:05 am-10:28 pm

2 stops14h 23m

$287

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/16

5:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop8h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/28

11:59 pm-8:52 am

1 stop6h 53m

$313

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Tue 4/1

12:10 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/8

6:55 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$335

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Sat 3/29

4:20 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/8

12:15 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$336

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Tue 3/25

2:34 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/7

11:59 pm-10:36 am

1 stop8h 37m

$349

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Wed 3/26

3:50 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops10h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/31

6:55 pm-10:12 am

2 stops13h 17m

$359

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Thu 3/20

5:45 am-9:49 am

1 stop6h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/2

1:27 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$410

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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 $284). Flying from Iowa to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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 February 22, 2025.

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 February 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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
4,396 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,702 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa 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 $168. Frontier flights start at $186 while deals on United Airlines start at $197 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, Cedar Rapids - Sacramento Intl or Moline Quad-City - Sacramento Intl as they are the most popular.

  • 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.

  • 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 $284). Flying from Iowa to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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 Iowa to Sacramento

Discover the top 4 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$371Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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