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Cheapest round-trip
$719
Typical prices: $368-$547
Delta
Mon 1/15Thu 1/18
LAN - SMF • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$384
Typical prices: $297-$430
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/17
LAN - SMF • 2 stops
When to travel
December
Cheapest • 17% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $417 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 7h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Lansing to Sacramento (LAN-SMF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lansing to Sacramento

Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 18
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12:20 pm - 6:38 pmLAN  Lansing Capital City-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 18m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:40 pm - 11:19 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAN Lansing Capital City
9h 39m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$719Delta
Thu, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 30
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2:00 pm - 10:22 pmLAN  Lansing Capital City-SMF Sacramento Intl
11h 22m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City
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10:25 pm - 11:16 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAN Lansing Capital City
9h 51m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$768Delta
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
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12:51 pm - 11:59 pmLAN  Lansing Capital City-SMF Sacramento Intl
14h 08m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:07 pm - 12:51 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAN Lansing Capital City
7h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$872American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
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5:38 am - 11:59 pmLAN  Lansing Capital City-SMF Sacramento Intl
21h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:07 pm - 12:51 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAN Lansing Capital City
7h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$891American Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 30
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2:00 pm - 10:22 pmLAN  Lansing Capital City-SMF Sacramento Intl
11h 22m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City
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10:25 pm - 11:16 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAN Lansing Capital City
9h 51m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,016Delta
Sun, Dec 20 - Sat, Jan 2
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6:07 pm - 11:52 pmLAN  Lansing Capital City-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 45m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City
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6:15 am - 5:27 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAN Lansing Capital City
8h 12m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,019Delta
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
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6:08 pm - 11:56 pmLAN  Lansing Capital City-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 48m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City
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7:59 pm - 11:10 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAN Lansing Capital City
12h 11m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,127Delta
Sun, Dec 20 - Sat, Jan 2
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6:00 am - 2:52 pmLAN  Lansing Capital City-SMF Sacramento Intl
11h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:45 pm - 3:38 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAN Lansing Capital City
20h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,313American Airlines
Sun, Dec 20 - Sat, Jan 2
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6:00 am - 2:52 pmLAN  Lansing Capital City-SMF Sacramento Intl
11h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:59 pm - 3:38 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAN Lansing Capital City
12h 39m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,327American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Lansing to Sacramento flights

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

Round-trip flights from Lansing to Sacramento typically range from $368 to $547. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $719, on Delta.

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Key details for Lansing to Sacramento flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$384
The most popular month to fly with an average 9% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Lansing to Sacramento

When to book flights from Lansing to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lansing 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 Lansing 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 Lansing to Sacramento?

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

  • How long is a flight from Lansing to Sacramento?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Lansing to Sacramento. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 19m and 7h 20m in total, depending on the connection.

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

    Round-trip flights from Lansing to Sacramento range from $368 to $547, with an average of $486 over the past 12 months. Anything below $368 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Lansing to Sacramento changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $719 to $1,327. That means the highest observed fare was about 84% higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Lansing to Sacramento are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $579, which is 57% above 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 Lansing to Sacramento?

    Flights from Lansing to Sacramento usually depart from Lansing Capital City (LAN) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

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

    Connecting flights from Lansing to Sacramento most commonly pass through:

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 56% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 44% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Lansing to Sacramento. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $368 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $547, a difference of $179.

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

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

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 19m, compared with 7h 20m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

  • What is the time difference between Lansing and Sacramento?

    Sacramento is 3 hours behind Lansing (Pacific Time vs Eastern 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 Lansing 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 Wednesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $368, about $179 less than Wednesday fares (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Lansing to Sacramento trip for December. Fares historically average $402 round-trip in that month - typically $435 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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