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$78+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SMF
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
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The best prices from Newark to Sacramento Intl are usually found in April or January, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Newark to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) 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 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$242
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$78
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$365
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/64:58 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop25h 48mSpirit Airlines
Sun 2/99:00 pmSMF - EWR
1 stop29h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 1/304:29 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/812:55 pmSMF - EWR
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 5/77:14 pmEWR - SMF
Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/1411:59 pmSMF - EWR
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$299
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sun 8/245:55 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop19h 07mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/253:25 pmSMF - EWR
1 stop20h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/15$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/273:59 pmEWR - SMF
1 stop9h 18mDelta
Mon 3/310:40 pmSMF - EWR
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Deal found 1/16$334
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 2/15:12 amEWR - SMF
3 stops17h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/54:41 pmSMF - EWR
2 stops16h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$426

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 16, 2025.

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NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Thu 2/6

4:58 pm-3:46 pm

1 stop25h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/9

9:00 pm-5:50 am

1 stop29h 50m

$242

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Sun 2/2

1:41 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop10h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/10

10:23 pm-9:24 am

1 stop8h 01m

$283

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Wed 5/7

7:14 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop6h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/14

11:59 pm-10:26 am

1 stop7h 27m

$299

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Thu 2/27

3:59 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/3

10:40 pm-9:34 am

1 stop7h 54m

$334

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Sat 2/22

5:30 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops22h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/24

3:08 pm-6:29 pm

2 stops24h 21m

$403

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Sat 2/1

5:12 am-8:05 pm

3 stops17h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/5

4:41 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops16h 54m

$426

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Tue 2/4

6:55 am-8:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$78

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Tue 2/25

5:30 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops22h 42m

$182

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Sat 4/19

5:06 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$249

NewarkSacramento

EWR - SMF

EWRSMF

Newark

Wed 4/23

6:33 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop6h 27m

$324

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Newark 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
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Newark Airport-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-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 Newark Airport-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 Newark to Sacramento

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Travel insights for flights from Newark to Sacramento

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Sacramento?

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

The best time to book flights from Newark Airport to Sacramento is 78 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 Newark Airport to Sacramento?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 16, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Newark Airport to Sacramento by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to Sacramento?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport 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 January 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines and American Airlines from New York to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,100 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark?

    If you book a flight to Sacramento from Newark, 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. There are 0 flights from Newark to Sacramento Intl per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Newark Airport to Sacramento flight route?

    The Newark to Sacramento Intl flight path was viewed by 17 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to Sacramento round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Newark Airport to Sacramento round-trip from $242. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $284, and Delta, from $334. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Newark Airport to Sacramento are Spirit Airlines ($78), Alaska Airlines ($154), and United Airlines ($379).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Sacramento?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Newark Airport to Sacramento? While on average our users pay $623, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $448. The most popular route (Newark - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $120.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Newark Airport 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 5 airlines flying from Newark to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$179Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$256Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$265Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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