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$34+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento (LAX - 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 12/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SMF
Nov 30 — Dec 71
Sat 11/30
Sat 12/7
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Sacramento Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 25, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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$47
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$34
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 25, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/182:05 pmLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Thu 12/194:36 pmSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Deal found 11/24$47
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/145:00 pmLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/151:49 pmSMF - LAX
1 stop6h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$70
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/145:30 amLAX - SMF
1 stop12h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/151:49 pmSMF - LAX
1 stop6h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/25$92
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/106:25 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Tue 12/107:49 pmSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 48mDelta
Deal found 11/23$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/116:15 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Sun 12/156:45 amSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/24$198

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 2,683,152 searches. Data last updated November 25, 2024.

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Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Wed 12/18

2:05 pm-3:41 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/19

4:36 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$47

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Sat 12/14

5:00 pm-6:36 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/15

1:49 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$70

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Sat 12/14

5:30 am-5:39 pm

1 stop12h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/15

1:49 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$92

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Tue 1/28

5:33 pm-7:07 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/1

5:30 pm-7:14 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$117

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

6:15 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/15

6:45 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$198

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Sun 1/12

6:00 am-12:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/15

10:00 am-11:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$207

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Thu 12/19

2:00 pm-3:36 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$34

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Sat 12/7

5:30 am-5:39 pm

1 stop12h 09m

$41

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Tue 1/21

7:00 am-8:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$59

Los AngelesSacramento

LAX - SMF

LAXSMF

Los Angeles

Fri 2/14

4:01 pm-5:33 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$79

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Sacramento in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 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 Los Angeles-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles to Sacramento

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on November 22, 2024.

Booking 39 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Los Angeles to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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 LAX to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 25, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to Sacramento in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on November 24, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 November 25, 2024.

The most flights from LAX to SMF are scheduled on a Friday (67 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 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 November 25, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Frontier and Spirit Airlines from Los Angeles to Sacramento have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,984 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,984 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,475 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,984 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,734 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,984 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,156 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,984 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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
4,984 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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 Los Angeles to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

    If you book a flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento, you will be flying from Los Angeles to Sacramento Intl. Flights to Sacramento Intl (SMF) from Los Angeles (LAX) take 1h 26m for a nonstop flight. There are 53 flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento per day from 7 airlines.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Sacramento flight route?

    Within the past month, 39 users have taken a look at flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento Intl.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($47), Spirit Airlines ($92), and Delta ($117) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Sacramento. Frontier is priced at 75% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $34. Users have also found prices from $41 and $59 on Spirit Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento consider choosing China Southern (100%), Qantas Airways (96%) or Aeromexico (95%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $29. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $62 on average our data indicates $290 when flying from Los Angeles to Sacramento.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Los Angeles to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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 7 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Sacramento

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 2,683,152 searches. Data last updated November 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$31Average$87FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$84Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$91Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$130Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$189Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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