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$143+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SMF
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$143
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$343
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Tue 5/69:57 amCMH - SMF
3 stops35h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/1410:41 amSMF - CMH
1 stop26h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/10$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/65:20 amCMH - SMF
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/146:00 amSMF - CMH
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 6/56:00 amCMH - SMF
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/98:30 pmSMF - CMH
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sat 6/78:00 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Sat 7/55:25 amSMF - CMH
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/10$362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Mon 7/216:00 pmCMH - SMF
2 stops8h 34mDelta
Sat 8/28:25 pmSMF - CMH
2 stops10h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/10$418
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 6/276:23 pmCMH - SMF
2 stops22h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/62:40 pmSMF - CMH
1 stop22h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$431
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 11/66:25 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop21h 48mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/96:35 amSMF - CMH
1 stop7h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/10$459

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 April 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Tue 5/6

9:57 am-6:42 pm

3 stops35h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/14

10:41 am-4:01 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$277

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Tue 5/6

5:20 am-10:19 am

1 stop7h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-4:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$287

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop8h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/9

8:30 pm-6:33 am

1 stop7h 03m

$343

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Sat 6/7

8:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/5

5:25 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$362

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Mon 7/21

6:00 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops8h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/2

8:25 pm-9:58 am

2 stops10h 33m

$418

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Fri 6/27

6:23 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops22h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/6

2:40 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop22h 19m

$431

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Thu 4/24

6:31 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/27

7:00 am-5:33 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$712

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Wed 6/25

6:28 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$143

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Wed 7/23

5:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop7h 10m

$172

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Sat 4/26

12:42 pm-8:33 am

3 stops46h 51m

$190

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Sacramento

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 Columbus to Sacramento in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Columbus Airport-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Sacramento

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Columbus Airport to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 CMH to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 April 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus Airport to Sacramento at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 48% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 April 11, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,910 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sacramento from Columbus. Booking flights from Columbus to Sacramento Intl (SMF) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Columbus from 5 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($277), American Airlines ($287), and United Airlines ($343) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus Airport to Sacramento. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $143. Users have also found prices from $172 and $190 on Southwest and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Columbus Airport to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 Columbus to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 April 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$161Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$326Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$331Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$341Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$344Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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