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$74+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SMF
Jan 19 — Jan 261
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The best prices from New York to Sacramento Intl are usually found in January or September, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 January 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$228
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$74
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$286
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From New York (NYC) to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Sacramento Intl
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from New York to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 14, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Thu 1/304:30 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop9h 15mAlaska Airlines
Sat 2/85:00 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop19h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/13$228
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 1/2911:20 amLGA - SMF
1 stop10h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/307:00 amSMF - LGA
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$229
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/207:59 amJFK - SMF
1 stop13h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/256:48 amSMF - JFK
1 stop9h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$230
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Thu 1/304:30 pmLGA - SMF
3 stops26h 16mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/89:00 pmSMF - LGA
2 stops10h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 1/283:10 pmJFK - SMF
2 stops11h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/68:00 amSMF - JFK
1 stop10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/14$234
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Tue 3/117:59 amJFK - SMF
1 stop14h 00mFrontier
Tue 3/187:59 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Deal found 1/12$240
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Thu 2/136:45 amEWR - SMF
1 stop11h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sun 2/167:42 amSMF - EWR
2 stops21h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 3/254:59 pmLGA - SMF
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/111:59 pmSMF - LGA
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/14$259
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 3/114:46 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop9h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/186:48 amSMF - EWR
1 stop8h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Thu 1/306:00 amLGA - SMF
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Mon 2/310:40 pmSMF - LGA
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Deal found 1/13$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 4/227:00 amEWR - SMF
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Tue 4/2911:05 pmSMF - EWR
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/12$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/127:10 amJFK - SMF
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Tue 2/2510:40 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 1/12$277

Find flights from New York to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 January 14, 2025.

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New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/29

4:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/30

10:26 am-3:30 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$228

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/29

11:20 am-6:45 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/30

7:00 am-5:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$229

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/20

7:59 am-6:56 pm

1 stop13h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/25

6:48 am-7:29 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$230

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/30

4:30 pm-3:46 pm

3 stops26h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/8

9:00 pm-10:04 am

2 stops10h 04m

$233

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/11

7:59 am-6:59 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/18

7:59 pm-6:30 am

1 stop7h 31m

$240

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Thu 2/13

6:45 am-3:22 pm

1 stop11h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/16

7:42 am-8:23 am

2 stops21h 41m

$245

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/11

2:54 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops11h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/18

10:15 pm-9:59 am

1 stop8h 44m

$249

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/25

4:59 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/1

11:59 pm-11:28 am

1 stop8h 29m

$259

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Tue 3/11

4:46 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/18

6:48 am-6:29 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$267

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/30

6:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/3

10:40 pm-9:46 am

1 stop8h 06m

$277

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Sacramento in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 New York-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-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 New York-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 New York to Sacramento

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Sacramento

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Sacramento is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from New York to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 NYC to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 January 14, 2025.

When flying from New York to Sacramento, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 January 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Southwest and Spirit Airlines from New York to Sacramento. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,672 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,961 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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 New York 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 New York?

    For a flight from New York to Sacramento, you will be flying into Sacramento Intl. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Sacramento Intl is the only Sacramento airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from New York per day. 6 airlines have flights to Sacramento Intl from New York on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Sacramento round-trip?

    Currently priced at $228, Alaska Airlines will fly you from New York to Sacramento and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Spirit Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $229 and $233, respectively. Alaska Airlines is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $74 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $129 and $139, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Sacramento?

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Sacramento?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Sacramento is $213. On average you can expect to pay $429. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $170.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Sacramento?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from New York to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 6 airlines flying from New York to Sacramento

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 January 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$179Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$203Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$226Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$249Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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