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$111+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento (SMF)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SMF
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH) 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 December 19, 2024.

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From San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento Intl
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/228:30 amSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/3010:09 amSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$479
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/236:40 pmSFO - SMF
1 stop19h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/63:04 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop21h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$522
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/211:23 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop11h 06mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/237:30 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop14h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$533
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/224:52 pmOAK - SMF
2 stops25h 43mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/305:30 amSMF - OAK
2 stops7h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$546
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/196:15 amSJC - SMF
1 stop7h 53mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/196:31 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop4h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$864
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/238:27 amOAK - SMF
1 stop10h 35mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/307:42 pmSMF - OAK
1 stop12h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$897
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/266:39 amSTS - SMF
1 stop7h 29mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/267:42 pmSMF - STS
1 stop13h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$902
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/2111:59 pmSFO - SMF
3 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/235:30 amSMF - SFO
2 stops30h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,143
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/198:30 amSJC - SMF
1 stop12h 49mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1911:59 pmSMF - SJC
2 stops21h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$3,062

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 19, 2024.

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San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Fri 1/10

3:35 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/12

9:00 pm-10:41 am

1 stop13h 41m

$111

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

3:57 pm-9:49 am

1 stop17h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/21

5:00 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop22h 17m

$162

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

11:00 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/8

4:21 pm-5:32 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$179

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 2/13

6:10 am-9:46 pm

1 stop15h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/17

6:34 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$282

OaklandSacramento

OAK - SMF

OAKSMF

Oakland

Wed 3/19

6:43 am-11:31 pm

1 stop16h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/21

6:30 am-10:10 am

1 stop27h 40m

$302

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Wed 1/1

6:47 pm-9:38 am

1 stop14h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/5

6:00 am-9:58 am

1 stop3h 58m

$513

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Mon 12/30

11:48 am-9:41 am

2 stops21h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/1

7:30 pm-10:18 am

2 stops14h 48m

$658

OaklandSacramento

OAK - SMF

OAKSMF

Oakland

Wed 3/19

8:13 am-11:56 pm

2 stops15h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/21

5:30 am-7:52 pm

2 stops14h 22m

$918

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-10:02 am

1 stop4h 02m

$206

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 1/9

6:25 pm-7:23 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

$224

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 19, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento as you normally would.

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 December 19, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento, such as Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,792 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly into Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight to Sacramento from San Francisco Bay Area. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento flight route?

    Flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento Intl have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $157. Users have also found prices from $173 and $224 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento?

    While some choose either San Jose - Sacramento Intl or Oakland - Sacramento Intl, San Francisco - Sacramento Intl is the most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento?

    Before booking your flight to Sacramento from San Francisco Bay Area, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (84%), SkyWest Airlines (77%), Air New Zealand( 76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $196. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $179 on average our data indicates $271 when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 airline flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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