Sacramento

$78+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Sacramento (STL - 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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SMF
Jan 11 — Jan 181
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from St. Louis to Sacramento with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Sacramento Intl are usually found in January or April, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/116:00 amSTL - SMF
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Thu 12/1110:30 pmSMF - STL
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/10$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/145:27 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/166:45 amSMF - STL
2 stops7h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$382
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/313:15 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Tue 1/67:30 amSMF - STL
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/161:35 pmSTL - SMF
2 stops9h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1810:38 amSMF - STL
2 stops9h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/153:19 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop9h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2711:35 pmSMF - STL
1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/162:37 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/2611:59 pmSMF - STL
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$448
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/242:45 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/25:00 amSMF - STL
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$452
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/1911:00 amSTL - SMF
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Mon 12/2910:40 amSMF - STL
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$459

Find flight deals from St. Louis to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$518
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lambert-St Louis-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Lambert-St Louis-Sacramento Intl flights.
From Lambert-St Louis to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($105 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

St. Louis

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/9

10:16 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop18h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/16

11:45 am-2:48 pm

1 stop25h 03m

$183

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/23

7:00 am-5:28 pm

2 stops12h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/2

6:25 pm-9:32 am

2 stops13h 07m

$254

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/6

7:00 am-5:30 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/13

6:25 pm-9:39 am

2 stops13h 14m

$286

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/21

6:10 am-2:22 pm

2 stops10h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/25

11:45 am-11:25 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$286

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/5

6:40 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/9

7:56 pm-9:46 am

2 stops11h 50m

$306

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/23

2:47 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/2

8:53 am-9:13 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$309

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/20

2:50 pm-11:23 am

1 stop22h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/25

9:00 am-1:54 pm

1 stop26h 54m

$312

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/23

2:47 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/2

8:30 am-1:51 pm

1 stop27h 21m

$312

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/7

3:46 pm-11:18 am

1 stop21h 32m

$85

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/11

9:46 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$121

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/9

Showing 1-10 of 17 results
1
2

Compare providers for flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Sacramento in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice 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 St. Louis-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 St. Louis-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 St. Louis to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from St. Louis with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Sacramento

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from St. Louis to Sacramento, you should look to book at least 33 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Sacramento?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Sacramento (average of $123). Flying from St. Louis to Sacramento in May is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 STL to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from St. Louis to Sacramento is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for St. Louis to Sacramento flights

AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your St. Louis to Sacramento trip
Airports
STL

Expect security screening to take 5-10 minutes during off-peak times. Check real-time wait times online before heading to the airport.

SMF

Take the SacRT Route 142 express bus from SMF to downtown Sacramento in about 30 minutes. Buses run hourly until 10:33 pm.

Our travel experts
Taryn White

Taryn White

Expert on STL

Taryn White

Taryn White

Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

Read more
Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

Read more

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 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from St. Louis to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this St. Louis to Sacramento flight route?

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to Sacramento?

    A quick flight from St. Louis to Sacramento can take about 12h 28m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $254. The distance from St. Louis to Sacramento is about 1673 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Sacramento round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from St. Louis to Sacramento is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $182 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $216 and $256 round-trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Sacramento one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $123. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from St. Louis to Sacramento for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Sacramento?

    While on average a flight from St. Louis to Sacramento is generally $482, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $183. When looking at the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $236 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Sacramento?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Sacramento?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Sacramento (average of $123). Flying from St. Louis to Sacramento in May is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Sacramento?

Book flights to Sacramento if you plan to visit one of these locations
Placerville
Yuba City
Oroville
Plymouth
Auburn
Rocklin
Lincoln

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for St. Louis to Sacramento

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 4 airlines flying from St. Louis to Sacramento

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$182Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.