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Find cheap flights from Detroit to Sacramento from $79

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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Sacramento

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit 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.
8:00 am - 2:49 pmDTW-SMF
9h 49m1 stop
8:05 am - 10:00 pmSMF-DTW
10h 55m1 stop
$164Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 16
8:35 pm - 7:13 amDTW-SMF
13h 38m1 stop
8:36 pm - 11:55 amSMF-DTW
12h 19m1 stop
$167Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Apr 19 - Wed, Apr 24
12:55 pm - 10:26 amDTW-SMF
24h 31m1 stop
9:22 pm - 10:00 amSMF-DTW
9h 38m1 stop
$190Frontier
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Thu, Apr 11 - Mon, Apr 15
12:55 pm - 10:26 amDTW-SMF
24h 31m1 stop
9:22 pm - 10:00 amSMF-DTW
9h 38m1 stop
$209Frontier
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Thu, May 9 - Mon, May 13
10:56 am - 9:35 pmDTW-SMF
13h 39m1 stop
2:38 pm - 12:29 amSMF-DTW
6h 51m1 stop
$367American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 8
3:38 pm - 10:27 pmDTW-SMF
9h 49m2 stops
2:38 pm - 12:29 amSMF-DTW
6h 51m1 stop
$375American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 8
4:10 pm - 10:09 pmDTW-SMF
8h 59m1 stop
7:18 pm - 6:29 amSMF-DTW
8h 11m1 stop
$418Delta
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Mon, Jun 3 - Sun, Jun 9
7:55 pm - 9:55 pmDTW-SMF
5h 00mnonstop
11:05 pm - 6:30 amSMF-DTW
4h 25mnonstop
$439Delta
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Thu, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 5
9:02 am - 9:21 amDTW-SMF
27h 19m2 stops
5:13 am - 11:30 pmSMF-DTW
15h 17m2 stops
$531United Airlines
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Sun, Apr 21 - Thu, Apr 25
9:02 am - 8:53 pmDTW-SMF
14h 51m2 stops
5:13 am - 10:15 pmSMF-DTW
14h 02m2 stops
$536United Airlines
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Mon, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 30

Flights from Detroit to Sacramento - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Detroit to Sacramento, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento is February, where tickets cost $284 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $603 and $520 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 36 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Sacramento?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Detroit to Sacramento found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $79. Spirit Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $164 and Frontier from $190.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Sacramento?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Detroit to Sacramento take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 5h 00m.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$79
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 29% lower on average.
Flight from Detroit to Sacramento

When to book flights from Detroit to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Sacramento flights

  • What is the checked baggage policy for United Airlines?

    When flying with United Airlines, you can check two bags for free if you hold a Premium Plus, Business, or First Class ticket. If you hold a Basic, Plus, or Full Economy ticket, you will have to pay for every bag you check. Your bag must not exceed 62 linear inches, 50 lbs if traveling in Economy or Premium Plus, and 70 lbs if traveling in First or Business Class.

  • Can I rent a car at Sacramento International Airport?

    You can rent a car with much ease at SMF, given that this remarkable airport features a rental car center connected to the airport terminals via a free shuttle. The agencies with locations at the rental car center include Hertz, National, Enterprise, Payless, Zipcar, Budget, Dollar, Avis, Alamo, and Advantage.

  • What is the best public transit from Sacramento International Airport?

    Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) Route 142 buses are the best public transportation from SMF to downtown Sacramento. Available hourly, these buses take roughly 20 to 30 minutes to travel from the airport to downtown, depending on traffic.

  • What are some of the cities I can easily get to from Sacramento International Airport?

    From SMF, you can easily reach plenty of destinations other than just Sacramento. They include Davis, West Sacramento, Woodland, Winters, Esparto, and Capay. If you’d like to travel to these destinations affordably, take a Yolobus bus that serves your destination. Alternatively, rent a car.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento was $79 for a one-way ticket and $164 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Detroit to Sacramento.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Sacramento?

    Detroit airport is called Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and the only airport in Sacramento is Sacramento Intl.

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

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Sacramento flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Sacramento?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Sacramento, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Sacramento, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Sacramento are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $532 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $566 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Sacramento.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from DTW to Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $438 or less round-trip.
  • Suppose you plan on traveling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) onboard a one-stop flight. In that case, you will layover at Las Vegas (LAS) if you travel with Spirit Airlines, Salt Lake City (SLC) if you travel with Delta, and Chicago (ORD) if you make the trip with United Airlines.
  • When flying to SMF, you can carry-on liquids on your flight, regardless of the airline you’re traveling with. You must store the liquids in containers that don’t exceed 3.4 oz. These containers must be stored in resealable, see-through plastic bags with a maximum capacity of one liter.
  • Suppose you want to travel to DTW using public transport. In that case, take a Route 125 or Route 280 bus. Route 125 buses are boarded at the Fort Street-Eureka Road Station, while Route 280 buses are boarded at the Middle Belt South station. If you board a Route 125 bus, you may alight at Evans Terminal or McNamara Terminal. On the other hand, if you hop on a Route 280 bus, you’ll alight at the Evans Terminal.
  • When flying with American Airlines, you can bring one cabin bag and a personal accessory. Other than fitting beneath the seat in front of you, your accessory must be at most 8 x 14 x 18 inches. On the other hand, your cabin bag must fit in the overhead luggage compartment and measure no more than 22 x 14 x 9 inches.
  • If you have limited mobility, you can request wheelchair assistance at DTW. To do so, inform the airline you’re traveling with of your needs at least 48 hours before your flight. If you do so on your travel date, you will be accorded the assistance you need from when you arrive to when you get on your flight.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Sacramento

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Sacramento? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11551 reviews
86crew
75food
81entertainment
79comfort
81overall
82boarding
Airline reviews

Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

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Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

They charge me for the luggage which is was included on the ticket

More space in the cabin. The guy in front of me leaned his seat back and I felt he was sitting in my lap.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Late flight, always blaming the flight crew, stale almonds, pushy people. Why don’t they have the people sitting in the back board first? So much easier getting through an empty plane! Duh!!

As we lined up to board they gave our plane to a flight going to Newark. So then we got delayed until they could find another plane. Flight crew was ok. I’m assuming since it’s a shorter flight they only offered water and coffee.

Food could have been better. A little more leg room would have been appreciated.

Seats not assigned during check-in and got last non-reclining seats next to rest room :-(

Flight was OK from Detroit. The bag check process and TSA process at Detroit was absolutely appalling. Very confusing, totally up to passengers to print their own baggage tags, very long lines to get baggage checked after you print your own label, insufficient Delta personnel to handle the mass number of passengers, etc. Getting through TSA was difficult and confusing and eventually had to move down several flights of stairs to go through security at a recently opened location. Would rate the entire check-in process as poor as I have ever seen.

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

The flight and crew were fine. The entertainment- the sound was so bad through the headphones I could barely understand it and it was a show I had seen before. The food might have been fine but having to have an account with united in order to access the app in order to pay for the food was rage inducing. I had entered my credit card info at home and logged in as guest but that wouldn’t allow the “wallet” tab to open in the app. And then the wifi was so bad that it took about 45 minutes to fully log in and get all the info working at which time I missed the food. You shouldn’t have to give your address, email and phone number in order to get a hamburger.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

United airline kept delaying our flight back to Phoenix for 8 hours before they cancelled it! If they know that we are not flying out for whatever the reason is, why did they keep lying to us for hours. We could find another flight earlier or even find a hotel with a shuttle. But cancellation at about midnight was not fun. We stayed in the airport all night till the following morning when we bought an Alaska tickets to go back to Phoenix. Total of 14 hours in the airport.

Staff friendly and app worked really well. Modest delays were frustrating

Poor seating comfort, seat cushion too thin, very uncomfortable. My luggage didi not make the flight due to equipment change. At least. United had it delivered the next day. I was without my toilet items for one day.

The crew was nice but the people going to Orange County are so entitled. Everyone thinks everything is suppose for be perfect for them. Tough crowd.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

American Airlines is awful!! Will never fly with them again. Connection flight left early leaving 22 people in Charlotte with no way to get to Key West for 24 hours. Would not provide hotel or any other accommodations. Bags were delayed two days.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

2.5h delay due to unruly passenger in first class. Had to be removed from the flight. No food unless pre ordered. Didn't know we would need it because of delay.

This time my flight was smooth and uneventful. They started boarding even earlier than it was scheduled. I was pleasantly surprised. Thank you!

Only my carry that was taken and found it in my final destination

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

Cancelled my flight , currently stuck in Houston and will likely miss my cruise

Passengers play their phones so everyone can hear them. No one tells them to use earbuds. Very annoying and unenjoyable.

I liked how we boarded early to combat all the chaos from people bringing oversized personal item luggage. It's so painful watching the process and feeling overwhelmed by the process.

Spirit Airlines has the worst customer service. I don't advise flying with them.

great customer service at the boarding gate that was warm and friendly. the flight experience with no complaints and the attendants were caring and attentive

It should be possible to get a cup of water at no cost. Not even asking for a whole bottle.

The issue I have is when we landed in Vegas (Dallas to Vegas). It seems as if we were traveling too fast during landing. I’m not sure what is was but it seems as if the nose of plane banged the ground making a loud bam nose. We went back into the air instantly. It took about 5 minutes for the pilot or someone to say a wind drift caused the hard landing, and that we would land in about 5 minutes. Many of us passengers did not believe the reason given. The second attempt was much smoother but this does not make me want to fly spirit again. The flight from Detroit to Dallas was fine.

I wish the cost of seats was included in the ticket

My flight was on schedule and on time, with no delays. The seats were not spacious, but it was a short flight so it was fine. I been flying through Spirit several times and will continue doing so. It was an overall good experience as usual.

The check in at the airport was awful. Told I need to pay for a bag. The item was taken at screening. I went back to get my $ back and they gave me a coupon with a QR code that doesn’t work. Worst costumer service ever!!!!!

4 hour delay because they used our aircraft to fly a different segment (per the captain)

Lost baggage on my connecting flight. 24 hours later, still no update on my bags.

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

Xmas Day- Flights were on time for departure and arrival, baggage check in and boarding process were hassle free, baggage also arrived without any delay. Satisfied customer on this journey.

absolutely horrific. delayed flights, overbooking. over charging. nightmare service beyond words. stay away.

We’ve been sitting waiting for a gate for 30 minutes without explanation. Several of the older flight attendants are very rude.

My husband didn't get boarded on this flight. He was asked to pay $50 extra by the Frontier staff to get two boarding passes for check-in at the Las Vegas airport. He refused to pay this extra $50 charge and tried to do check-in online by himself but it seemed to be late with only 7 mins left. It ended up that my daughter and my husband missed the 7-minute time window. They had to take the next non-direct flight which took more than 12 hours from Las Vegas to San Francisco, a very poor experience for them.

Frontier is a no-frills airlines were the focus is low cost. You get basic service so don't set your expectations high. Watch out thought because this airline, like a few others, will try to nickel and dime you.

Was charged 99 dollars for a bag despite agents previously telling me it would be ok. Customer service was unhelpful

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Detroit to Sacramento found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/27Sat
1 stopFrontier
12h 22mDTW-SMF
$79
4/2Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
18h 11mDTW-SMF
$95
4/20Sat
1 stopFrontier
12h 17mDTW-SMF
$96
4/2Tue
1 stop
11h 00mDTW-SMF
$100
4/24Wed
2 stops
29h 17mDTW-SMF
$104
5/12Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 02mDTW-SMF
$176
4/20Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 22mDTW-SMF
$247
7/22Mon
nonstopDelta
5h 00mDTW-SMF
$299
7/22Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 24mDTW-SMF
$303
7/22Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
21h 07mDTW-SMF
$388

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Last minute flights from Detroit to Sacramento

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Detroit to Sacramento that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/21Thu
multi-stop
27h 38mDTW-SMF
3/26Tue
multi-stop
11h 07mSMF-DTW
$414
3/21Thu
multi-stop
27h 38mDTW-SMF
3/26Tue
multi-stop
9h 46mSMF-DTW
$420
3/22Fri
multi-stopFrontier
13h 59mDTW-SMF
3/24Sun
multi-stopFrontier
19h 42mSMF-DTW
$576
3/22Fri
multi-stopFrontier
13h 59mDTW-SMF
3/29Fri
multi-stopFrontier
32h 55mSMF-DTW
$624
3/22Fri
multi-stop
13h 59mDTW-SMF
3/29Fri
multi-stop
18h 56mSMF-DTW
$680
3/21Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 55mDTW-SMF
3/26Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
29h 53mSMF-DTW
$696
3/22Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 06mDTW-SMF
3/24Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
31h 08mSMF-DTW
$778
3/22Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 57mDTW-SMF
3/24Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 58mSMF-DTW
$782
3/21Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 18mDTW-SMF
3/26Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
19h 15mSMF-DTW
$795
3/22Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 46mDTW-SMF
3/24Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
31h 08mSMF-DTW
$797

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Detroit - Sacramento Flights

Departure:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Destination:

Sacramento (SMF)United States

Return flight deals:

Sacramento - Detroit

Cabin classes:

$1,486
$438