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Cheapest round-trip
$311
Typical prices: $282-$407
Frontier
Thu 9/24Tue 9/29
DFW - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$353
Typical prices: $361-$550
American Airlines
Thu 9/24Thu 10/1
DFW - SMF • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Dallas to Sacramento (DFW-SMF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dallas to Sacramento that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dallas to Sacramento

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29
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2:30 pm - 6:20 pm
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5h 50m
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7:15 pm - 10:06 am
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12h 51m
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$311Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21
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5:20 am - 10:35 am
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7h 15m
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11:42 am - 9:44 pm
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8h 02m
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$312Frontier
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
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4:35 pm - 6:08 pm
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3h 33mnonstop
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11:13 am - 8:26 pm
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7h 13m
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$315American Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 5
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7:13 am - 11:08 am
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5h 55m
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11:59 pm - 5:18 am
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3h 19mnonstop
$315American Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19
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7:25 am - 5:33 pm
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12h 08m
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9:20 am - 6:13 pm
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$315Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 25
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7:25 am - 5:33 pm
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8:12 am - 6:13 pm
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$315Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 13
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1:51 pm - 6:18 pm
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6h 27m
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2:52 pm - 10:55 pm
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6h 03m
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$325Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 12
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7:38 pm - 11:40 pm
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6h 02m
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2:52 pm - 10:55 pm
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6h 03m
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$325Alaska Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 5
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7:00 am - 12:34 pm
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7h 34m
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1:00 pm - 11:57 pm
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8h 57m
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$325Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 17
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6:20 pm - 10:27 pm
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6h 07m
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1:24 pm - 9:29 pm
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dallas to Sacramento flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dallas to Sacramento to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Sacramento?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Sacramento departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Sacramento from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport usually cost between $319 and $513 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $311 on Frontier (Sep 24-Sep 29).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas to Sacramento?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Dallas to Sacramento, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Dallas, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Sacramento is January, where tickets cost $311 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $473 and $453 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Sacramento?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $405, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Sacramento?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Sacramento, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Dallas to Sacramento

 
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Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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When to book flights from Dallas to Sacramento

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FAQs for booking Dallas to Sacramento flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Sacramento?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Sacramento was $163 for a one-way ticket and $311 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Dallas and Sacramento?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dallas to Sacramento?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dallas to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dallas to Sacramento?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dallas to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dallas to Sacramento?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Dallas and Sacramento.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dallas to Sacramento?

    There are nonstop flights from Dallas to Sacramento on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dallas to Sacramento, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dallas to Sacramento are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $447 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $302 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas to Sacramento?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dallas to Sacramento.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dallas to Sacramento?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from Dallas is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dallas to Sacramento?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sacramento with an airline and back to Dallas with another airline. Booking your flights between Dallas and SMF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dallas to Sacramento?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sacramento from Dallas up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $291 or less one-way and $387 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Dallas to Sacramento?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Dallas/Fort Worth to Sacramento Intl.
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Dallas/Fort Worth to Sacramento Intl

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Wednesday

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Sacramento Intl to Dallas/Fort Worth

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Dallas to Sacramento

 
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Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
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Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

The crew was nice. Boarding sucked. Instead of loading from the back to the front people just sat wherever and you had to wait for them to move to get to a seat. And the flight was 25 minutes delayed.

I boarded last because of my boarding assignment and was given a middle seat at the back of the plane. I’m 6”1” so it was really tight. I wish I just had a seat assignment instead of a general boarding group. My bag was way at the front and my seat at the back. Was never offered a beverage and had no room to move.

The cabin was very cold with the air conditioning on at a very high level. I used my phone app that displays room temperature and it registered 67 degrees.

Boarding was quick. The flight itself was good. However, no charging ports for cell phones. Also, the food provided was just a few snacks. For a 5-hr flight, I would expect at least a sandwich.

Delayed a hour and a bit because of some tape on the tail. They were good about letting us know but should have been done before we were scheduled to depart.

I arrived to the airport early. I found an earlier flight and went to the gate, the employee working at the gate was able to get me on the earlier flight at no charge and she was so friendly! She made my day!!!

The flight was on time, seats were comfortable, crew is friendly and professional. Nice flight overall. Thanks!

Alaska Airlines staff go out of their way to accommodate my fragile musical instrument, every time. They are unlike any other airline. I've experienced this can-do attitude on several flights with different staff, so this must be the culture of their company. I appreciate Alaska!

The ticketing counter in SD was a mess. The lady handling the First-Class check-in seemed overwhelmed until a supervisor replaced her. It took almost 20 minutes to get once couple checked in, and then she started walking around the counters while 7 people just stood in line. Once her supervisor arrived, she announced she was going on break, never to engage with customers again.

Fine for a short flight. All went well. Snacks are lacking and I couldn’t hook up to wifi through the app, but it was fine.

I bought tickets MONTHS ago for a flight that left SAN at 14:30. That is what it says on our tickets. I was never notified of any time changes. During online check-in. I discovered the flight time had been changed to 15:45. This was unacceptable and had I been notified, I would have changed flights, or airlines. That departure time was unworkable with our plans. We called Alaska and asked for an explanation. They said flight time was changed 11/08/25. No proof of notification could be offered. We asked to be moved to an earlier flight. After much pleading, the rep said she would allow a “one time exception..” While I appreciate being moved, this was YOUR fault Alaska Airlines.

Again, very smooth and all of the Alaska folks were great. They continue to meet all my needs.

The whole experience went smoothly with no hitches along the way.

Our late returning flight was annoying. The plane was small, but it made boarding and disembarking quicker. I do wish they offered a gluten free snack.

1. Denial of Basic Needs (SEA): Upon arrival in Seattle, the wheelchair attendant refused my urgent request to use the restroom, insisting on scanning documents first. She eventually took me to a restroom but then abandoned me and my autistic son at an unstaffed, deserted gate for over four hours. When I called the accommodation line for help, I was told to "get someone's attention," which was impossible. My son, traumatized by the prospect of me yelling for help, was forced to wander the terminal to find assistance. 2. Revocation of Accommodations & Threats: At the gate, an agent stated I had no accommodations on file, despite my previous leg having them. When I showed the app (where my bulkhead seat was erased and replaced with Row 14), he denied the evidence. When I attempted to advocate for my immobilized leg, he threatened to "yank me from the flight" if I said one more word. He coerced me into agreeing that I was "asking for accommodations for the first time" before he would allow assistance, effectively forcing me to falsify the situation under duress. I complied only out of fear of being stranded in a strange city. 3. On-Board Negligence and Injury: Because my bulkhead seat was revoked, I was forced into Row 14. With my leg immobilized and unable to bend, it extended into the aisle. During boarding and the flight: 16 different passengers tripped over my injured leg. 6 rolled luggage bags were pulled over my injured leg. The Flight Attendant (FA) was one of the people who tripped and drove luggage over me. I reported the issue to the FA after 10 trips and 3 luggage impacts. He ignored me. He only addressed me later to ask me to move my immobilized leg for beverage service. I informed him again: "16 people have tripped, 6 luggage runovers, I cannot bend it." He provided no medical aid and no incident report. 4. Resolution and Trauma: Eventually, a different employee noticed my distress and my original paper boarding pass showing the correct bulkhead assignment. He asked me to move up. I broke down in tears, terrified that moving would cause the gate agent to remove me from the plane as threatened. We were eventually moved to the bulkhead, but the damage was done. My autistic son was traumatized by watching his mother be trampled and threatened. 5. Post-Flight: I called to report these injuries, but was disconnected after a 45-minute hold. I require a formal record of this injury and these violations.

We flew economy, it was what I expected. The seats are too upright for me

Worst communication. Delayed boarding for two hours without a single announcement until hour 1 had passed - on time status showing until our flight was supposed to takeoff and the crew had already walked away. No one was boarding. Disgusting part of DFW overcrowded with no AC on a 97 degree day. Then the first app update is that we’d take off in 15 mins… but again no one had boarded a full flight. No announcement in the terminal so everyone is just crowded around a disgusting place with no info for over an hour which turned into two. This was an overfill flight and a disgrace to passenger decency all while likely just trying to fix their own issue of overbooking. The worst airline at the worst airport.

Mechanical delay > Crew Time out. No communication to passengers. Crew time out was positioned as a surprise (even though it must have been know at the time of boarding that the crew would time out.

Initial flight had an engine overheat - returned to DFW. Had another plane ready, but crew timed out. Had to wait 5h for boarding. Fully boarded and pilot says plane is not flight worthy. Deplane and go to the other end of the terminal. Wait an hour to board third plane because the crew couldn’t leave the second plane because no wheelchairs were brought to remove passengers. Finally take off and there is no catering (in flight service) even in first class. Very much an AA failure.

Flight cancelled. Twice. And no communication. No gate agent. Went past boarding time and had to go and see email from AA. Airport communication was bad

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

Would be great if Frontier can Assign Seats together under one PNR

Boarding was organized and flight was on time. Overall very satisfied with my flight.

The boarding gate was in Terminal D, but the Frontier counter was in Terminal E. So I had to move back and forth between terminals to check in my luggage. This was the worst experience that I had in terms of flights.

I had to cancel within 1hour of the reservation an they put you through hell to . no live customer service desk. I'm handy caped and they make it almost impossible to cancel. They are steeling my money. You should not have that airline on your site. Contact me and I will give you all info. Of what the are doing to me just notable treatment they are set up like that to take people

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