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$105+ Cheap flights from Minnesota 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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SMF
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Round-trip from

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(Frontier)

One-way from

$105
(American Airlines)

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Average price

$429
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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/166:00 amMSP - SMF
1 stop8h 32mFrontier
Sun 3/231:22 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop8h 06mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$240
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/187:00 amMSP - SMF
1 stop16h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/256:30 amSMF - MSP
1 stop15h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$242
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/195:30 amMSP - SMF
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/258:35 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop15h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$246
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/195:30 amMSP - SMF
2 stops40h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/2511:49 amSMF - MSP
3 stops24h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/205:50 pmFAR - SMF
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/274:00 pmSMF - FAR
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/226:52 pmMSP - SMF
Nonstop3h 55mDelta
Fri 3/284:35 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop11h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/20$301
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:05 amMSP - SMF
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Mon 5/54:20 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/215:00 pmFAR - SMF
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/274:24 pmSMF - FAR
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/245:38 amMSP - SMF
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/2710:09 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 3/305:30 amMSP - SMF
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/110:43 amSMF - MSP
2 stops11h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/254:27 pmFSD - SMF
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Mon 3/106:05 amSMF - FSD
2 stops10h 01mDelta
Deal found 2/20$389
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:00 amMSP - SMF
1 stop7h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 10/62:05 pmSMF - MSP
1 stop7h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$398

Find flights from Minnesota to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota 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 20, 2025.

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Minnesota

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Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/16

6:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/23

1:22 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$240

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/18

7:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/25

6:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$242

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/19

5:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/25

8:35 pm-2:24 pm

1 stop15h 49m

$246

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/19

5:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/25

11:49 am-2:18 pm

3 stops24h 29m

$267

FargoSacramento

FAR - SMF

FARSMF

Fargo Hector Field

Thu 3/20

5:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/27

4:00 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$270

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 3/22

6:52 pm-8:47 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/27

6:20 am-6:10 am

1 stop21h 50m

$301

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/1

6:05 am-10:10 am

1 stop6h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/5

4:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$343

FargoSacramento

FAR - SMF

FARSMF

Fargo Hector Field

Fri 3/21

5:00 pm-12:29 am

1 stop9h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/27

4:24 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$354

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/24

5:38 am-11:05 am

1 stop7h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/27

10:09 pm-9:08 am

1 stop8h 59m

$361

MinneapolisSacramento

MSP - SMF

MSPSMF

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/30

5:30 am-9:41 am

1 stop6h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/1

10:43 am-11:44 pm

2 stops11h 01m

$367

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Sacramento

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Travel insights for flights from Minnesota to Sacramento

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Minnesota 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 MN to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 20, 2025.

When flying from Minnesota 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 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minnesota to Sacramento, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota?

    If you book a flight to Sacramento from Minnesota, you will be flying to Sacramento Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Sacramento.

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

    $105 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $112 and $121, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Minneapolis St Paul - Sacramento Intl, Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - Sacramento Intl or Fargo Hector Field - Sacramento Intl when deciding on the best route from Minnesota to Sacramento.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minnesota to Sacramento?

    Consider LATAM Airlines (88%), Virgin Atlantic (84%) or KLM (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Minnesota to Sacramento.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minnesota to Sacramento?

    The cheapest flight price from Minnesota to Sacramento is $268. On average you can expect to pay $525. The most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $250.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Minnesota 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 7 airlines flying from Minnesota to Sacramento

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$270Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$298Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$339Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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