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$85+ 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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SMF
Mar 10 — Mar 171
Mon 3/10
Mon 3/17
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Sacramento Intl are usually found in January or August, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 March 5, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$85
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$376
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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 March 5, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/26:51 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop19h 41mFrontier
Thu 4/37:59 pmSMF - STL
1 stop19h 44mFrontier
Deal found 3/4$160
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 6/1712:45 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/36:19 amSMF - STL
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/5$247
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/23:11 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop10h 20mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/912:00 pmSMF - STL
1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/5$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/57:15 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Tue 5/1310:30 pmSMF - STL
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/5$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/21:43 pmSTL - SMF
2 stops8h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/95:15 amSMF - STL
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/5$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 5/156:15 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Tue 5/203:55 pmSMF - STL
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/5$292
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 4/212:15 pmSTL - SMF
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/91:17 pmSMF - STL
2 stops25h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$319

Find flights from St. Louis to Sacramento within your budget

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 March 5, 2025.

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Depart

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Price

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/2

6:51 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop19h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/3

7:59 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$160

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/17

12:45 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/3

6:19 am-2:03 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$247

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/2

3:11 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/9

12:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$256

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 5/5

7:15 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/13

10:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop8h 30m

$257

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/2

1:43 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/9

5:15 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$262

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/15

6:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/20

3:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$292

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/2

12:15 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops33h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/9

1:17 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$319

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/3

1:46 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$85

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/22

6:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$123

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/31

7:11 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 19m

$124

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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 St. Louis to Sacramento in March.
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 St. Louis-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

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Travel insights for flights from St. Louis to Sacramento

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

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 February 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from St. Louis to Sacramento, you should look to book at least 9 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from St. Louis to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $447). 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 March 5, 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 morning could potentially save you up to 8% 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 16, 2024.

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. Thursday afternoons 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 March 5, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from St. Louis to Sacramento, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,711 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,044 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,318 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,655 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from St. Louis to Sacramento is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $160 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Alaska Airlines, starting at $257 and $305 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 52% 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $85. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and American 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 $570, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $219. When looking at the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $214 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from St. Louis to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $447). 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 St. Louis to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 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 March 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$224Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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