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$107+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SFO
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Mon 4/14
Mon 4/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area

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Round-trip from

$131
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$107
(Alaska Airlines)
From Sacramento Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 9, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/77:37 pmSMF - OAK
1 stop15h 19mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/145:45 amOAK - SMF
1 stop12h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/8$131
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Fri 5/1611:10 amSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/209:30 amSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/7$179
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/82:40 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop8h 49mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/1511:00 amSJC - SMF
1 stop7h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/9$196
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Tue 5/66:49 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop19h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/138:30 amSFO - SMF
1 stop9h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/7$200
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Tue 5/67:00 amSMF - OAK
1 stop8h 48mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/134:43 pmOAK - SMF
1 stop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/7$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Wed 9/1011:40 amSMF - SFO
1 stop10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/206:30 amSFO - SMF
1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/8$283
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/107:37 pmSMF - SFO
3 stops45h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/146:09 pmSFO - SMF
3 stops24h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$622

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area 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 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoOakland

SMF - OAK

SMFOAK

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/7

7:37 pm-10:56 am

1 stop15h 19m

Oakland

Wed 5/14

5:45 am-6:42 pm

1 stop12h 57m

$131

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/16

11:10 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

9:30 am-10:29 am

Nonstop0h 59m

$179

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/8

2:40 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 49m

San Jose

Thu 5/15

11:00 am-6:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$196

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/6

6:49 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop19h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

8:30 am-6:12 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$200

SacramentoOakland

SMF - OAK

SMFOAK

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/6

7:00 am-3:48 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Oakland

Tue 5/13

4:43 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$262

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/26

12:11 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop9h 03m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

6:31 am-4:35 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$343

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/10

7:37 pm-5:13 pm

3 stops45h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

6:09 pm-6:42 pm

3 stops24h 33m

$622

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/28

3:03 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop23h 27m

$107

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/13

2:40 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops23h 51m

$126

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/20

6:20 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$130

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 SMF to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 9, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 9, 2025.

The most flights from SMF to zzXIH are scheduled on a Tuesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated April 9, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,847 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,847 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,847 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,361 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,847 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,633 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,847 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,847 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,904 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,847 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 from for flights from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area?

    For a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying from Sacramento Intl. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Flights from Sacramento Intl to San Francisco Bay Area have been viewed 53 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $107 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $126 and $130, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area is Sacramento Intl - San Francisco. You may also consider Sacramento Intl - San Jose or Sacramento Intl - Oakland.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area are ANA (88%), Air New Zealand (78%) and Copa Airlines (77%).

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

    While on average a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area is generally $1,121, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $163. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $179 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$159Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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