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Cheapest round-trip
$116
Typical prices: $145-$312
Frontier
Wed 10/17Fri 10/19
LAX - SMF • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$118
Typical prices: $146-$314
Frontier
Tue 11/6Thu 11/8
LAX - SMF • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta, Southwest and others. Average duration is 1h 34m.
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 60% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $194 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento (LAX-SMF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Sacramento

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19
Frontier Logo
3:55 pm - 5:34 pmLAX  Los Angeles-SMF Sacramento Intl
1h 39mnonstop
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3:08 pm - 7:49 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAX Los Angeles
16h 41m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$116Frontier
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 21
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9:57 pm - 6:49 pmLAX  Los Angeles-SMF Sacramento Intl
20h 52m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Frontier Logo
11:00 am - 3:37 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAX Los Angeles
4h 37m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$118Frontier
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24
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9:51 pm - 11:20 pmLAX  Los Angeles-SMF Sacramento Intl
1h 29mnonstop
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7:38 pm - 9:12 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAX Los Angeles
1h 34mnonstop
$153Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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3:55 pm - 5:34 pmLAX  Los Angeles-SMF Sacramento Intl
1h 39mnonstop
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5:22 pm - 8:53 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAX Los Angeles
27h 31m2 stops San Diego San Francisco
$155Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 10:46 amLAX  Los Angeles-SMF Sacramento Intl
1h 36mnonstop
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6:52 pm - 8:29 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAX Los Angeles
1h 37mnonstop
$177Delta
Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19
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7:00 am - 8:32 amLAX  Los Angeles-SMF Sacramento Intl
1h 32mnonstop
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8:45 pm - 10:26 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAX Los Angeles
1h 41mnonstop
$177Delta
Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 1:40 pmLAX  Los Angeles-SMF Sacramento Intl
1h 35mnonstop
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10:25 am - 11:50 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAX Los Angeles
1h 25mnonstop
$177Southwest
Wed, Dec 16 - Sat, Jan 9
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10:35 am - 12:10 pmLAX  Los Angeles-SMF Sacramento Intl
1h 35mnonstop
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1:25 pm - 2:55 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAX Los Angeles
1h 30mnonstop
$177Southwest
Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10
American Airlines Logo
5:18 pm - 6:53 pmLAX  Los Angeles-SMF Sacramento Intl
1h 35mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:23 pm - 9:04 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAX Los Angeles
1h 41mnonstop
$177American Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Sat, Jan 9
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 10:42 amLAX  Los Angeles-SMF Sacramento Intl
1h 42mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:14 pm - 7:54 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LAX Los Angeles
1h 40mnonstop
$177American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Sacramento flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento typically range from $145 to $312. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $116, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Sacramento. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Sacramento at $175 round-trip.
•July ($279) and April ($249) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 59% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento the cheapest?

Flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento are cheapest 8 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 60% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier, Delta and LAX

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SMF

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

Key details for Los Angeles to Sacramento flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$63
Beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 63% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento

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Your Los Angeles to Sacramento flight questions, answered

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Sacramento:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 7:39 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:29 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 34m.

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

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

    A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento takes 1h 34m, covering 373 miles.

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

    Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento range from $145 to $312, with an average of $216 over the past 12 months. Anything below $145 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Sacramento flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 46% above the $216 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $194 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $216 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Los Angeles to Sacramento spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Sacramento flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 23%, and night flights for 11%.

  • Have flight prices from Los Angeles 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 $116 to $791. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Sacramento flights?

    Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Sacramento flights:

    • Delta
    • American Airlines
    • Alaska Airlines
    • JetBlue

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

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

    One-way fares from Los Angeles to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $84, which is 42% below 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 Los Angeles to Sacramento?

    Flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

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

    Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento most commonly pass through:

    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 94% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 6% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $190 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $249, a difference of $59.

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

  • What airlines fly from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

    5 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Sacramento. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Delta
    • Southwest
    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines
    • Frontier

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

    Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 11m, compared with 8h 39m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

  • 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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Los Angeles to Sacramento flights?

    Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Sacramento flights:

    • Frontier: offers free seat selection
    • Southwest: offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Los Angeles to Sacramento flights?

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

    • Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

  • Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento, California?

    Several airlines fly from Los Angeles to Sacramento, including Delta, American Airlines, and Amtrak. You can find many nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport that you can book through KAYAK. Also, there’s a flight with one stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

  • Does the Los Angeles International Airport offer business facilities?

    The Los Angeles International Airport offers business-oriented services and lounges, which enable you to stay on top of your workload while traveling. You can use the Star Alliance Airport Lounge, located at the Tom Bradley International Terminal. The facility offers a complete business suite, including internet stations, Wi-Fi, copy machines, scanners, and fax machines.

  • Are there facilities for nursing mothers at the Sacramento International Airport?

    If you’re a nursing mother, there are rooms for breastfeeding at the Sacramento International Airport, located in Terminal A and B post-security, near the gates just next to the women’s restrooms. The facilities are equipped with a sink, electrical outlets for pumping, and comfortable seating.

  • Are there pet relief areas at Sacramento International Airport?

    There are pet relief areas at the Sacramento International Airport located in Terminal A and B. In Terminal A, the facility is in the outside area to the east of the building. There are signs directing travelers. In Terminal B, the pet relief area is at the south end near the baggage claim area on the first level. There are bags for pet waste disposal in all the pet relief areas.

  • Can I use Lyft and Uber at Sacramento International Airport?

    Uber, Wingz, and Lyft have agreements with the airport to offer services to passengers. Their drivers pick up passengers from the ground transportation curb, where you’ll also find taxi cabs and hotel shuttles.

Your guide to booking Los Angeles 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 Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $190, about $59 less than Sunday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 8 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 60% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Sacramento trip for October. Fares historically average $175 round-trip in that month - typically $104 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport (LAS) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $194 round-trip on this route - about $22 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the preferred option when traveling from Los Angeles to Sacramento, California. It’s located 18 miles from downtown Los Angeles.
  • While waiting for your flight at Los Angeles International Airport, you can visit different restaurants and cafes, including Burger King, Java Java, and Starbucks, which are in Terminal 2. There are places to eat in all terminals.
  • For disabled travelers, the Los Angeles International Airport offers facilities, including elevators near stairways and in terminal buildings. Also, wheelchair assistance is available. You can request the service at ticket counters.
  • If you want to use the internet, Los Angeles International Airport offers internet stations. The service costs from 25c per minute.
  • The Sacramento International Airport serves as the transportation gateway for people traveling to California. It’s a popular airport if you’re traveling from Los Angeles to Sacramento.
  • You can use free Wi-Fi at the concourse and terminals, at the waiting area, and at the rental car facility in Sacramento International Airport. There are also internet kiosks in the terminals.
  • For banking services, you can use nine Bank of America ATMs positioned at different points in the Sacramento Airport, including the rental car facility. If you don’t use Bank of America, you will be charged extra for the transaction.
  • To keep your pet happy and relaxed, there are pet relief areas in Terminal A and B of the Sacramento International Airport. You’ll find signs directing you to the facility.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Sacramento Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

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Direct returns

Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

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