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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento takes 00m, covering 2,007 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento range from $391 to $611, with an average of $505 over the past 12 months. Anything below $391 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $505 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $412 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $577 for nonstop.

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

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $188 to $1,398. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Delta is the only airline on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $247, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Payless

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $458 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $526, a difference of $68.

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

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 26m, compared with 6h 33m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 6h 59m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Sacramento is 3 hours behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern 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.

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

• Delta: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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.

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.

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.

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.