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$90+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Sacramento (SMF)

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DSM — SMF
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Iowa (USIA) 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 20, 2024.

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This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/176:12 amMLI - SMF
1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/3112:25 amSMF - MLI
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$313
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/132:50 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/3112:25 amSMF - OMA
1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/176:05 amOMA - SMF
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/311:59 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/172:55 pmOMA - SMF
2 stops9h 05mDelta
Fri 1/35:19 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Deal found 11/18$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/195:00 amCID - SMF
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/138:00 amSMF - CID
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/48:57 amMLI - SMF
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1010:50 amSMF - MLI
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$378
This American Airlines 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 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
Thu 12/2612:25 amSMF - DSM
1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$410
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/126:00 amDSM - SMF
1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/157:00 amSMF - DSM
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$414
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/171:05 pmOMA - SMF
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Fri 1/33:45 pmSMF - OMA
2 stops7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/18$416
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/264:05 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Tue 12/37:55 amSMF - DSM
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$466
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/62:50 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/81:49 pmSMF - DSM
3 stops26h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$474
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/198:35 amCID - SMF
1 stop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/138:07 pmSMF - CID
2 stops12h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$482

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Fri 1/3

2:29 pm-12:29 am

1 stop12h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/10

10:22 am-10:02 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$257

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Fri 2/28

7:35 pm-12:32 am

1 stop6h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/4

4:26 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$288

MolineSacramento

MLI - SMF

MLISMF

Moline Quad-City

Tue 12/17

6:12 am-1:34 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/31

12:25 am-10:56 am

1 stop8h 31m

$313

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 12/13

2:50 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/31

12:25 am-11:39 am

1 stop9h 14m

$316

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Fri 2/28

6:38 am-7:04 pm

2 stops14h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/4

12:42 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$318

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 12/17

6:05 am-9:37 am

1 stop5h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/3

11:59 pm-10:44 am

1 stop8h 45m

$334

OmahaSacramento

OMA - SMF

OMASMF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 12/17

2:55 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/3

5:19 pm-12:11 am

1 stop4h 52m

$335

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Sat 2/15

2:37 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/22

7:42 am-4:49 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$335

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Tue 2/11

5:45 am-9:34 am

1 stop5h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/18

3:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$336

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID - SMF

CIDSMF

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/25

8:35 am-1:07 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/29

5:10 am-1:57 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$339

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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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 $287). 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 November 20, 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 November 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Delta 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
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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.

  • 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 $139. American Airlines flights start at $167 while deals on Delta start at $172 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Sacramento consider Des Moines - Sacramento Intl, Omaha Eppley Airfield - 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 $287). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$309Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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