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Cheapest round-trip
$236
Typical prices: $354-$535
Frontier
Mon 12/3Sat 12/8
CLE - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$126
Typical prices: $189-$383
Frontier
Mon 11/19
CLE - SMF • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cleveland and Sacramento. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
17 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 27% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA)
Cheapest • Avg $295 (round-trip)
Lambert-St Louis (STL)
Shortest trip • 6h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cleveland to Sacramento (CLE-SMF)

 

Cheap flights from Cleveland to Sacramento with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
Frontier Logo
8:12 pm - 11:30 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
18h 18m1 stop Denver Intl
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10:36 am - 7:09 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
17h 33m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$236Frontier
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
Frontier Logo
7:11 pm - 5:24 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
25h 13m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Frontier Logo
11:59 am - 3:40 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
24h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
$247Frontier
Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:09 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 11:08 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
6h 43m1 stop Salt Lake City
$339Delta
Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 5
Delta Logo
2:00 pm - 9:31 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 11:08 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
6h 43m1 stop Salt Lake City
$339Delta
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 11:20 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:35 pm - 10:10 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
10h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Chicago Midway
$344Southwest
Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 22
United Airlines Logo
4:51 pm - 9:00 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 09m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:26 pm - 6:43 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
8h 17m1 stop Los Angeles
$352United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 8
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 6:23 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 5:56 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
8h 36m1 stop San Francisco
$378United Airlines
Fri, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 22
Southwest Logo
8:10 pm - 12:05 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
12:35 pm - 10:40 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
7h 05m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$383Southwest
Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 8
American Airlines Logo
5:06 am - 12:14 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
1:44 pm - 11:53 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
7h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$430American Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 4
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:14 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 14m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 6:35 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
9h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
$430American Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Cleveland to Sacramento flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Cleveland to Sacramento?

Round-trip flights from Cleveland to Sacramento typically range from $354 to $535. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $236, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cleveland to Sacramento?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cleveland to Sacramento. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 22% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Sacramento?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Sacramento at $320 round-trip.
•July ($559) and November ($496) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Cleveland to Sacramento the cheapest?

Flights from Cleveland to Sacramento are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 38% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Cleveland to Sacramento flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$126
Beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 38% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Cleveland to Sacramento

When to book flights from Cleveland to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cleveland to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cleveland to Sacramento flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Cleveland to Sacramento?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Cleveland to Sacramento:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Cleveland to Sacramento?

    A nonstop flight from Cleveland to Sacramento takes 00m, covering 2,090 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cleveland to Sacramento?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cleveland to Sacramento flight?

    Round-trip flights from Cleveland to Sacramento range from $354 to $535, with an average of $436 over the past 12 months. Anything below $354 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cleveland to Sacramento flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $436 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Cleveland to Sacramento changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $236 to $1,488. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cleveland to Sacramento looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cleveland to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $231, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF)?

    Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Payless

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cleveland to Sacramento?

    Flights from Cleveland to Sacramento usually depart from Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cleveland to Sacramento pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cleveland to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 11% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cleveland to Sacramento?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Cleveland to Sacramento. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $369 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $536, a difference of $167.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Cleveland to Sacramento?

    Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 20m, compared with 6h 51m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 6h 56m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

  • What is the time difference between Cleveland and Sacramento?

    Sacramento is 3 hours behind Cleveland (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Sacramento?

    Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Cleveland to Sacramento flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $369, about $167 less than Friday fares (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 38% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cleveland to Sacramento trip for September. Fares historically average $320 round-trip in that month - typically $239 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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