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Cheapest round-trip
$279
Typical prices: $379-$567
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DAL - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$296
Typical prices: $386-$579
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Mon 12/10Fri 12/14
DAL - SMF • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 3h 46m
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When to book
13 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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April
Cheapest • 16% price drop
June
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Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
Cheapest • Avg $386 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 5h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Love Field to Sacramento (DAL-SMF)

 

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

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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3:15 pm - 6:45 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 30m1 stop San Diego
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1:30 pm - 6:40 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
3h 10mnonstop
$279Southwest
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
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2:35 pm - 6:55 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
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11:25 am - 6:25 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
5h 00m1 stop Ontario
$279Southwest
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
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1:05 pm - 4:25 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 20m1 stop Salt Lake City
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7:55 am - 3:20 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
5h 25m1 stop Los Angeles
$279Southwest
Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Dec 16
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8:15 am - 10:05 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
3h 50mnonstop
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2:05 pm - 9:25 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
5h 20m1 stop Austin Bergstrom
$279Southwest
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Oct 31
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6:05 am - 9:45 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:45 pm - 7:40 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
4h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$280Southwest
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
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4:55 pm - 9:40 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 45m2 stops El Paso Los Angeles
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6:25 am - 2:55 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
6h 30m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$280Southwest
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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6:10 pm - 7:50 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
3h 40mnonstop
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9:15 am - 5:25 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
6h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
$284Southwest
Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3
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6:05 am - 12:00 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Eugene
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1:30 pm - 6:40 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
3h 10mnonstop
$284Southwest
Tue, Dec 29 - Sat, Jan 9
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3:59 pm - 12:26 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
22h 27m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City
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12:25 pm - 10:32 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
8h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$577Delta
Tue, Dec 29 - Fri, Jan 8
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3:59 pm - 12:26 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
22h 27m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City
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12:25 pm - 10:32 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
8h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$577Delta

Price, demand and travel trends for Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento?

Round-trip flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento typically range from $379 to $567. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $279, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 25% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento at $379 round-trip.
•March ($587) and July ($561) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 54% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento the cheapest?

Flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 42% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Love Field to Sacramento

 
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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SMF

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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Key details for Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$130
Beat the crowds with an average 55% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 44% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento

When to book flights from Love Field to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Love Field 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 Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento flight questions, answered

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 6:25 am and lands at 10:11 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 1:46 am.

    The flight takes about 3h 46m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento.

  • How long is a flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento?

    A nonstop flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento takes 3h 46m, covering 1,438 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport 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 Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento flight?

    Round-trip flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento range from $379 to $567, with an average of $451 over the past 12 months. Anything below $379 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 39% above the $451 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $386 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $460 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Dallas Love Field Airport 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 $279 to $1,290. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento looking right now?

    One-way fares from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $135, which is 54% 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 Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento?

    Flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento usually depart from Dallas Love Field (DAL) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento pass through?

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

    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Hollywood Burbank (BUR) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $408 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $567, a difference of $159.

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

  • What airlines fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Dallas Love Field Airport and Sacramento.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento?

    Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 06m, compared with 5h 24m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 5h 32m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Dallas Love Field Airport and Sacramento?

    Sacramento is 2 hours behind Dallas Love Field Airport (Pacific Time vs Central 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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento flights?

    Among airlines operating Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento flights?

    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

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

Your guide to booking Dallas Love Field Airport 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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $408, about $159 less than Sunday fares (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 42% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dallas Love Field Airport to Sacramento trip for April. Fares historically average $379 round-trip in that month - typically $208 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport (LAS) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $386 round-trip on this route - about $74 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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