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Cheapest round-trip
$304
Typical prices: $404-$663
Southwest
Sun 1/7Tue 1/9
SDF - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$139
Typical prices: $238-$533
Southwest
Wed 12/12
SDF - SMF • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Louisville and Sacramento. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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October
Cheapest • 33% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $380 (round-trip)
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
Shortest trip • 6h 52m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Louisville to Sacramento (SDF-SMF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Louisville to Sacramento

Thu, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 9
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12:35 pm - 7:00 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:35 am - 9:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
7h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$304Southwest
Thu, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 9
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12:35 pm - 7:25 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 50m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles
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10:35 am - 9:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
7h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$310Southwest
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
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3:36 pm - 9:00 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 24m1 stop Denver Intl
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10:53 am - 10:32 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
8h 39m1 stop Denver Intl
$337United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
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8:00 am - 3:01 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 01m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
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2:25 pm - 11:59 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$342United Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 6
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7:50 pm - 1:05 amSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway
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11:55 pm - 10:05 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
7h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway
$352Southwest
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 6
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3:43 pm - 9:19 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:13 am - 5:59 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
8h 46m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$479Delta
Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Oct 6
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4:29 pm - 8:39 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 10m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:13 am - 5:59 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
8h 46m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$482Delta
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Oct 5
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7:03 am - 2:18 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:57 pm - 9:32 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
7h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$562American Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 5
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7:11 am - 2:18 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:57 pm - 9:32 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
7h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$562American Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11
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10:08 am - 7:36 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
12h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego
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7:03 am - 9:36 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
11h 33m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$777Alaska Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Louisville to Sacramento flights

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

Round-trip flights from Louisville to Sacramento start at $304. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $404 to $663. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $304 on Southwest.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Louisville to Sacramento, it is 30% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 5% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Sacramento?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Sacramento at $364 round-trip.
  • August ($880) and June ($683) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 141% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Louisville to Sacramento flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$139
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Louisville to Sacramento

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

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Louisville to Sacramento?

    Flights from Louisville to Sacramento usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

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

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

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

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

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 43% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 11% of one-stop connections

    Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Louisville to Sacramento route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 33%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $387 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $576: a $189 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • 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.

  • How long is a flight from Louisville to Sacramento?

    A nonstop flight from Louisville to Sacramento takes 0h 00m, covering 1,927 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Louisville 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.

  • Have flight prices from Louisville 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 $304 to $2,221. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Louisville to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $215, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 52m, compared with 6h 53m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 54m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

  • What is the time difference between Louisville and Sacramento?

    Sacramento is 3 hours behind Louisville (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • 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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Louisville to Sacramento flight?

    Round-trip flights from Louisville to Sacramento range from $404 to $663, with an average of $546 over the past 12 months. Anything below $404 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Louisville to Sacramento flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $387 - about $189 less than Friday (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Louisville to Sacramento trip for October. Fares historically average $364 round-trip in that month - typically $516 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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