San Francisco Bay Area

$92+ 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 3/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated febrero 27, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$130
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$92
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$283
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From Sacramento Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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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 febrero 27, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
jue. 3/278:35 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop22h 24mSpirit Airlines
jue. 4/31:41 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop5h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/27$130
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
jue. 6/58:30 pmSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 08mUnited Airlines
dom. 6/158:35 amSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/26$159
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
mar. 3/257:05 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop12h 59mAlaska Airlines
mié. 4/96:00 amSFO - SMF
1 stop16h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/27$164
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
mar. 4/812:07 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
mar. 4/156:31 amSFO - SMF
1 stop10h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/27$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
mié. 3/56:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop13h 16mDelta
lun. 3/175:11 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop16h 56mDelta
Deal found 2/26$368
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/298:39 pmSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/18:00 amSFO - SMF
1 stop4h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$463
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/14:20 pmSMF - OAK
1 stop5h 52mSpirit Airlines
lun. 3/34:14 pmOAK - SMF
1 stop4h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/27$496
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/261:07 amSMF - SJC
1 stop12h 23mFrontier
jue. 4/311:35 amSJC - SMF
1 stop12h 17mFrontier
Deal found 2/27$559
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
vie. 3/145:24 pmSMF - OAK
1 stop25h 26mAlaska Airlines
mar. 3/187:32 pmOAK - SMF
1 stop26h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/27$578
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/276:10 amSMF - SJC
2 stops12h 38mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 3/296:15 amSJC - SMF
2 stops17h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$712
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
jue. 2/276:39 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop4h 06mAlaska Airlines
vie. 2/286:53 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop14h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/27$892

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

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 febrero 27, 2025.

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

jue. 3/27

8:35 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop22h 24m

San Jose

jue. 4/3

1:41 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$130

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

jue. 6/5

8:30 pm-9:38 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

San Francisco

dom. 6/15

8:35 am-9:31 am

Nonstop0h 56m

$159

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

mar. 3/25

7:05 pm-8:04 am

1 stop12h 59m

San Francisco

mié. 4/9

6:00 am-10:57 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$164

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

mar. 4/8

12:07 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop9h 19m

San Francisco

mar. 4/15

6:31 am-5:16 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$189

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

mar. 4/29

8:39 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San Francisco

jue. 5/1

8:00 am-12:46 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$463

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

mié. 3/26

1:07 am-1:30 pm

1 stop12h 23m

San Jose

jue. 4/3

11:35 am-11:52 pm

1 stop12h 17m

$559

SacramentoOakland

SMF - OAK

SMFOAK

Sacramento Intl

vie. 3/14

5:24 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop25h 26m

Oakland

mar. 3/18

7:32 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop26h 06m

$578

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

jue. 3/27

6:10 am-6:48 pm

2 stops12h 38m

San Jose

sáb. 3/29

6:15 am-11:56 pm

2 stops17h 41m

$712

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

jue. 3/13

6:00 am-11:45 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$92

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

jue. 3/13

6:00 am-10:01 am

1 stop4h 01m

$101

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

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to San Francisco Bay Area

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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 $401). 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 febrero 27, 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 febrero 27, 2025.

The most flights from SMF to zzXIH are scheduled on a Tuesday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 febrero 27, 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, Delta and Hawaiian 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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

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  • 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?

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

    $92 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 Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $104 and $108, respectively.

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

  • 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 (86%), Copa Airlines (84%) and Air New Zealand (80%).

  • 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 $1,315, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $179. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $159 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 $401). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$159Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$249Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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