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$65+ 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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SMF
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from New York to Sacramento Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$230
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$65
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$379
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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 February 20, 2025.

This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/54:30 pmLGA - SMF
2 stops19h 12mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/127:30 pmSMF - LGA
2 stops17h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$232
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/274:48 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop16h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/57:30 pmSMF - EWR
1 stop8h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$236
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/154:30 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop9h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/257:59 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop7h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$241
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:35 pmJFK - SMF
Nonstop6h 30mJetBlue
Sat 5/1011:25 pmSMF - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$257
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.
Wed 4/96:46 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop17h 34mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/156:00 amSMF - JFK
1 stop21h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$258
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.
Tue 3/1811:30 amLGA - SMF
1 stop11h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/2511:59 pmSMF - LGA
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$259
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.
Tue 3/183:30 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/2910:28 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$259
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.
Wed 4/234:25 pmLGA - SMF
1 stop9h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/268:39 pmSMF - LGA
2 stops9h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$265
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.
Thu 4/243:10 pmLGA - SMF
1 stop9h 45mDelta
Mon 4/2810:00 pmSMF - LGA
1 stop9h 43mDelta
Deal found 2/20$277
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2211:30 amJFK - SMF
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Mon 4/2812:35 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Deal found 2/19$277
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.
Thu 3/137:59 amJFK - SMF
1 stop14h 00mFrontier
Thu 3/207:59 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$280
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.
Sat 3/155:30 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/217:29 pmSMF - EWR
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$309

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 February 20, 2025.

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New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/5

4:30 pm-8:42 am

2 stops19h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/12

7:30 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops17h 00m

$232

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Sun 3/2

4:48 pm-6:47 am

1 stop16h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/5

7:30 pm-6:48 am

1 stop8h 18m

$236

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/15

4:30 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/25

7:59 pm-6:30 am

1 stop7h 31m

$241

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/6

6:35 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop6h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/10

11:25 pm-7:54 am

Nonstop5h 29m

$257

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/9

6:46 pm-9:20 am

1 stop17h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/15

6:00 am-6:59 am

1 stop21h 59m

$258

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/18

11:30 am-8:11 pm

1 stop11h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/25

11:59 pm-10:35 am

1 stop7h 36m

$259

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/18

3:30 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/29

10:28 pm-10:00 am

1 stop8h 32m

$259

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/23

4:25 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/26

8:39 pm-9:11 am

2 stops9h 32m

$265

New YorkSacramento

LGA - SMF

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/24

3:10 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/28

10:00 pm-10:43 am

1 stop9h 43m

$277

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/22

11:30 am-5:51 pm

1 stop9h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/28

12:35 pm-12:28 am

1 stop8h 53m

$277

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 February.
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 February 14, 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 $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 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 February 20, 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 36% 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. Sunday evenings 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 February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

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 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 $230, Spirit Airlines will fly you from New York to Sacramento and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $258 and $259, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 39% 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?

    $65 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 JetBlue and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $124 and $129, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from New York to Sacramento is Newark - Sacramento Intl. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sacramento Intl or New York LaGuardia - Sacramento Intl.

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

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Sacramento is $133. On average you can expect to pay $382. The most popular route, (Newark - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $130.

  • 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 $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 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$203Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$226Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$249Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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