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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from St. Louis to Sacramento:

• Earliest: departs at 7:55 am and lands at 12:13 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:50 am and lands at 1:08 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 18m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to Sacramento:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Sacramento takes 4h 18m, covering 1,673 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 St. Louis to Sacramento range from $331 to $592, with an average of $446 over the past 12 months. Anything below $331 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $446 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $315 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $636 for nonstop.

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.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on St. Louis to Sacramento flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $136 to $961. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from St. Louis to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $163, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Payless

Flights from St. Louis to Sacramento usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

One-stop flights from St. Louis to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from St. Louis to Sacramento. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $377 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $579, a difference of $202.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between St. Louis and Sacramento.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 50m, compared with 6h 10m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 29m via San Diego (SAN).

Sacramento is 2 hours behind St. Louis (Pacific Time vs Central 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.

Among airlines operating St. Louis to Sacramento flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Southwest: 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.

Non-elite passengers on Delta Airlines may upgrade using their Sky Miles or pay for an upgrade during booking or check-in. First-class upgrades are available to elite members through complimentary upgrades. Non-elite United Airlines members can use the MileagePlus miles, while select United members can use their Plus Points.

American Airlines is one of the family-friendly airlines you should consider for your flight from St. Louis to Sacramento with kids. The airline offers free checked strollers and kids' meals that are either vegetarian or gluten-free. It offers family-friendly seating options, including the ability to reserve seats together and options to purchase extra seats for added comfort.

Alaska Airlines composts food waste from its flights, reducing the waste sent to landfills. It has a recycling program to recycle paper, plastic, and aluminum cans. Alaska Airlines has also reduced single-use plastics on its flights, such as replacing plastic straws with sustainable alternatives.

Southwest Airlines is a good option for travelers who wish to take direct flights to Sacramento. Direct flights from this airline save time by eliminating the need to change planes and wait for connecting flights. It is also better for elderly or disabled passengers, as they reduce the need to navigate unfamiliar airports and terminals.