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Cheapest round-trip
$311
Typical prices: $435-$668
American Airlines
Mon 11/19Fri 11/23
SDF - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$156
Typical prices: $218-$473
Delta
Mon 11/26
SDF - SMF • 1 stop
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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April
Cheapest • 30% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $403 (round-trip)
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
Shortest trip • 6h 51m (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, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
American Airlines Logo
6:24 am - 12:53 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
2:49 pm - 12:15 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$311American Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 9
Southwest Logo
7:35 pm - 11:30 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
11:25 am - 10:15 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
7h 50m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$331Southwest
Fri, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 9
Southwest Logo
2:05 pm - 9:00 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 55m2 stops Chicago Midway Los Angeles
Southwest Logo
11:25 am - 10:15 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
7h 50m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$336Southwest
Fri, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 10
United Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 9:20 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:03 pm - 10:25 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 22m1 stop Denver Intl
$351United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:00 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
10:17 am - 10:30 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
9h 13m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
$351United Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 20
Delta Logo
2:49 pm - 11:51 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
12h 02m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
1:27 pm - 11:23 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 56m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$462Delta
Thu, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 20
Delta Logo
2:49 pm - 9:41 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
10:25 pm - 9:35 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
8h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$523Delta
Thu, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 20
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:21 amSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 10:23 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
7h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$544American Airlines
Sat, Jan 23 - Wed, Jan 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:14 am - 2:15 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
11h 01m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:38 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
11h 38m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$693Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:53 am - 7:36 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
11h 43m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:59 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
10h 59m2 stops San Diego Dallas/Fort Worth
$777Alaska Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Louisville 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 Louisville to Sacramento?

Round-trip flights from Louisville to Sacramento typically range from $435 to $668. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $311, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Louisville to Sacramento. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.

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

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Sacramento at $392 round-trip.
•August ($880) and July ($650) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 124% 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

$156
Beat the crowds with an average 59% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 83% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Louisville to Sacramento

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

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Louisville to Sacramento?

    A nonstop flight from Louisville to Sacramento takes 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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Louisville to Sacramento range from $435 to $668, with an average of $560 over the past 12 months. Anything below $435 counts as a good deal.

  • 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 $311 to $2,128. 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 $259, which is 12% 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 averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Payless

  • 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).

  • 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) - 32% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 11% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Louisville to Sacramento. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $438 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $635, a difference of $197.

    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 Louisville to Sacramento?

    Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 51m, compared with 6h 55m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 59m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

  • 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 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 Louisville 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 Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $438, about $197 less than Friday fares (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Louisville to Sacramento trip for April. Fares historically average $392 round-trip in that month - typically $488 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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