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Cheapest round-trip
$210
Typical prices: $387-$478
Southwest
Thu 10/22Mon 10/26
LGA - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$317
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JFK - SMF • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from New York to Sacramento (NYC-SMF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Sacramento that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Sacramento

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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4:20 pm - 10:40 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 20m1 stop Kansas City
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5:15 am - 3:55 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia
7h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
$210Southwest
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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4:20 pm - 10:40 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 20m1 stop Kansas City
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7:50 pm - 11:50 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia
13h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
$214Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 3
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7:15 am - 12:11 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 56m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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7:00 am - 8:35 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$227American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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7:15 am - 12:11 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 56m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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9:54 am - 11:58 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 04m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$227American Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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3:40 pm - 11:00 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 20m1 stop Los Angeles
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1:25 pm - 11:40 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 15m1 stop Salt Lake City
$227Delta
Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 16
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3:40 pm - 11:06 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 26m1 stop Los Angeles
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11:17 am - 12:21 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 04m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$227Delta
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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4:49 pm - 10:00 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 11m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:30 am - 7:02 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia
8h 32m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$257United Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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5:25 pm - 10:46 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:30 am - 7:02 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia
8h 32m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$257United Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
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4:00 pm - 10:46 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 46m1 stop San Diego
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7:38 pm - 6:36 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 58m1 stop San Diego
$317Alaska Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2
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4:29 pm - 11:40 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 11m1 stop San Diego
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6:52 am - 10:59 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 07m1 stop San Diego
$317Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Sacramento flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Sacramento to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to Sacramento departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Sacramento from New York usually cost between $306 and $501 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $210 on Southwest (Oct 22-Oct 26).

What is the cheapest New York to Sacramento flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York to Sacramento costs $243 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Sacramento (SMF). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 16% cheaper than other New York-Sacramento routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Sacramento?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Sacramento on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to New York, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Sacramento is October, where tickets cost $347 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $629 and $531 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York to Sacramento?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $387 on average.

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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Sacramento

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

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and EWR

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.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on JetBlue and JFK

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.

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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$141
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
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When to book flights from New York to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New York to Sacramento

  • Which lounges are available at SMF airport?

    SMF airport has one significant lounge where you can relax while waiting for your pick-up. If you landed through Terminal A, go to the Escape Lounge, which opens daily from 4:30 am to 10 pm. In Terminal B, the Escape lounge is open from 5 am to 8 pm daily.

  • Where can I dine or grab a snack and SMF airport?

    SMF airport has several restaurants where you can sit and eat or drink and fast-food options for grab-and-go. In Terminal A are the Iron Horse Tavern, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Squeee Burger and Paesanos. If you are in Terminal B, visit Jack's Urban Eats, Starbucks or Esquire Grill.

  • Are there financial facilities at EWR airport?

    EWR airport hosts several financial facilities offering financial services to its traveler. If you need to withdraw cash for your trip, visit one of the ATMs in Terminal A located between Concourses A2 and A3 or at Terminal B next to the Concourse B5 entrance. You can also access currency exchange services in Terminal C near gates C107 and C131.

  • Can I access parking facilities and services and JFK airport?

    Yes. JFK airport provides various parking facilities that offer parking services to its travelers. The parking lots adjacent to the Terminal are; Blue, Green, Orange and Red Garages. Accessible parking spaces are located near the terminal entrance. There are also long-term parking services in a remote economy parking area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Sacramento?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Sacramento was $141 for a one-way ticket and $210 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Sacramento?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Sacramento?

    New York is served by 3 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Sacramento. You will leave New York from one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You will be arriving at Sacramento Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Sacramento?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Sacramento?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Sacramento?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Sacramento, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to Sacramento?

    There are nonstop flights from New York to Sacramento on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Sacramento, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Sacramento are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $411 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $354 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Sacramento?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Sacramento.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Sacramento?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Sacramento?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sacramento with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Sacramento?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sacramento from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $255 or less one-way and $372 or less round-trip.
  • New York City has three significant airports. The first one, John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), has enhanced accessibility for travelers with hidden and physical disabilities. The airport has adapted telephones for hearing-impaired travelers. It provides Aira services to help the blind and those travelers with low vision navigate the airport, assisted by a live remote agent. Wheelchairs, ramps and elevators are available.
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) hosts business facilities that offer business and conference services to its travelers. The airport has the Laptop Lane Business Center located at the Central Terminal building, where you can access the internet and use your computer. Meeting rooms, fax machines, phones, laser printers and private workstations are available at the airport.
  • The third airport, Newark Airport (EWR), provides baby care facilities suitable for traveling lactating mothers. It has numerous nursing suites that are comfortable and private in Terminal A, B and C near the gates. The suites feature a countertop, sink, comfortable seating and power outlets designed for breastfeeding, changing diapers and pumping breast milk.
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) caters to the transfer of its landing travelers by offering ground transportation facilities. The Sacramento Regional Transit District operates from the airport directly to downtown Sacramento. Airport shared and private-ride shuttles are found at Terminal A zone 3 and Terminal B zone 4. Outside Terminals A and B, you will access taxis.
  • SMF airport also has pet-friendly facilities; travelers can bring their furry friends along. The airport has pet relief areas located outside Terminal A, on the lower level of Terminal A and at the northeast corner of the B parking lot of Terminal B. The pet relief areas feature a waste bag dispenser, hydration point and trash receptacle.

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New York to Sacramento Intl

Monday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Sacramento Intl to New York

Monday

JetBlue

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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