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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas to Sacramento:

• Earliest: departs at 6:25 am and lands at 10:14 am
• Latest: departs at 10:05 pm and lands at 1:54 am.

The flight takes about 3h 49m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Dallas to Sacramento takes 3h 49m, covering 1,443 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Dallas to Sacramento range from $340 to $552, with an average of $425 over the past 12 months. Anything below $340 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 43% above the $425 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $279 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $444 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas to Sacramento flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 16%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $283 to $1,521. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Dallas to Sacramento route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Dallas to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $145, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Payless

Flights from Dallas to Sacramento may depart from several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Flights usually arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 14% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Dallas to Sacramento. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $403 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $541, a difference of $138.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Dallas and Sacramento. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 24m, compared with 5h 36m via Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and 5h 37m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Sacramento is 2 hours behind Dallas (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

Among airlines operating Dallas to Sacramento flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

While at SMF, you wait in your vehicle to pick up a friend, family, or passenger, at the convenient free waiting area (cell phone waiting lot). In SMF, the cell phone lot is close to the Interstate 5 exit/entrance, with easy access to both terminals. The cell phone lot has a three hours limit, and the vehicles must be attended to while in the cell phone lot. Furthermore, the cell phone lot has fee-based direct current fast charging stations for electric cars and L2 chargers to top off batteries of electric or hybrid vehicles.

Grand Hyatt is inside Terminal D. Hyatt Regency is close to Terminal C. Hyatt Place is inside DWF's Southgate Plaza, close to the Rental car Center. And Minutes Suites is inside Terminal D, and A are the hotels inside DFW. The hotels are accessible through the DFW's trains or the hotel's complimentary shuttle service.

SMF has outdoor areas on its premise where animals of passengers traveling through the Airport can take potty breaks. In Terminal A, an animals' relief area is outside in the grassy area (east end of the building). In Terminal B, an animals' relief area is in the grass patio area on the first level south end of the terminal. Another animals' relief area is in the northeast corner of the hourly parking garage. All the animals' relief areas have disposable bags and trash bins.

In SMF, you can use authorized app-ride services such as Lyft, Wingz, and Uber to pick you up from SMF after you have deplaned and picked up your baggage. You will meet the drivers at the ground transportation curb where offsite cab companies and hotel shuttles operate.