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$55+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Sacramento (STL - SMF)

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STL — SMF
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Wed 1/8
Wed 1/15
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The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Sacramento Intl are usually found in August or September, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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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 January 3, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$139
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

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August

Average price

$282
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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Sacramento
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/17:09 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop18h 39mFrontier
Mon 2/39:29 amSMF - STL
1 stop8h 02mFrontier
Deal found 1/2$139
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 1/232:49 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop9h 50mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/276:30 pmSMF - STL
1 stop17h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/3$216
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Sat 2/111:30 amSTL - SMF
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/51:20 pmSMF - STL
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/2$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 1/2111:38 amSTL - SMF
2 stops9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/235:55 amSMF - STL
2 stops8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/2$227
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/31:16 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop7h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/72:20 pmSMF - STL
1 stop7h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 2/206:59 pmSTL - SMF
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Wed 2/266:10 amSMF - STL
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 1/2$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 2/205:30 pmSTL - SMF
Nonstop4h 20mSouthwest
Wed 2/261:25 pmSMF - STL
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 1/1$383

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 January 3, 2025.

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St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/1

7:09 pm-11:48 am

1 stop18h 39m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/3

9:29 am-7:31 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$139

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/23

2:49 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/28

6:37 am-1:53 pm

1 stop29h 16m

$216

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/1

11:30 am-6:45 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/5

1:20 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$217

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/21

11:38 am-6:56 pm

2 stops9h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/23

5:55 am-4:20 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$227

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/3

1:16 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/7

2:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$233

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/20

6:59 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/27

6:10 am-4:53 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$259

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/20

5:30 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/26

1:25 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$383

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/3

1:16 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$55

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/23

2:49 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$108

St. LouisSacramento

STL - SMF

STLSMF

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/21

5:03 am-10:21 am

1 stop7h 18m

$109

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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.

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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 December 27, 2024.

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 $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 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 January 3, 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 evening could potentially save you up to 12% 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 Sunday afternoons 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 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from St. Louis to Sacramento, such as Frontier and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,688 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,688 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,688 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,602 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,688 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,527 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,688 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,688 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,688 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $139 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $216 and $217 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 59% 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 $55. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska 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 $437, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $275. When looking at the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $217 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 $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 6 airlines flying from St. Louis to Sacramento

Discover the top 6 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 January 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$224Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$235Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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