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Cheapest round-trip
$301
Typical prices: $348-$602
United Airlines
Sun 12/9Wed 12/12
LFT - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$449
Typical prices: $453-$520
Delta
Tue 10/30
LFT - SMF • 1 stop
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 38% price drop
March
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $288 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 6h 59m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Lafayette to Sacramento (LFT-SMF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lafayette to Sacramento

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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4:09 pm - 10:44 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:25 am - 3:32 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
8h 07m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$301United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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5:15 am - 12:10 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:20 am - 1:22 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
6h 02m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$301United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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5:15 am - 2:53 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl
11h 38m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles
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5:25 am - 1:26 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
6h 01m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$306United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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9:20 am - 5:46 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 26m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
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5:20 am - 3:32 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
8h 12m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$306United Airlines
Wed, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 16
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4:09 pm - 10:59 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:30 am - 3:28 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 58m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$321United Airlines
Wed, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 16
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4:09 pm - 11:44 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco
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7:30 am - 5:30 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
8h 00m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$326United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
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4:09 pm - 10:44 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:25 am - 3:32 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
8h 07m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$340United Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14
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7:00 am - 12:20 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:25 am - 1:26 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
6h 01m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$340United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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5:15 am - 1:28 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 13m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco
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7:41 am - 5:43 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
8h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl
$345United Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
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5:23 pm - 11:09 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:59 pm - 10:07 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
8h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$379American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Lafayette to Sacramento flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Lafayette to Sacramento?

Round-trip flights from Lafayette to Sacramento typically range from $348 to $602. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $301, on United Airlines.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Lafayette to Sacramento?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Lafayette to Sacramento at $276 round-trip.
•November ($685) and May ($612) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 148% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Lafayette to Sacramento flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$301
Beat the crowds with an average 59% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 52% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Lafayette to Sacramento

When to book flights from Lafayette to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lafayette 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 Lafayette to Sacramento flight questions, answered

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Lafayette to Sacramento?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Lafayette to Sacramento.

  • How long is a flight from Lafayette to Sacramento?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Lafayette to Sacramento. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 59m and 7h 44m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Lafayette 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 Lafayette to Sacramento flight?

    Round-trip flights from Lafayette to Sacramento range from $348 to $602, with an average of $444 over the past 12 months. Anything below $348 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Lafayette 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 $301 to $1,691. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Lafayette to Sacramento looking right now?

    One-way fares from Lafayette to Sacramento are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $452.

  • 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 Lafayette to Sacramento?

    Flights from Lafayette to Sacramento usually depart from Lafayette Regional (LFT) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Lafayette to Sacramento pass through?

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

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 61% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 36% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Lafayette to Sacramento?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Lafayette to Sacramento. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $333 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $616, a difference of $283.

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Lafayette to Sacramento?

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 59m, compared with 7h 30m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 7h 44m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Lafayette and Sacramento?

    Sacramento is 2 hours behind Lafayette (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.

Your guide to booking Lafayette 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $333, about $283 less than Monday fares (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Lafayette to Sacramento trip for September. Fares historically average $276 round-trip in that month - typically $409 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).

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