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$124 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Sacramento

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Cheapest round-trip
$274
Overall average: $409
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/15Tue 5/12
EWR - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$287
Typical prices: $252-$488
United Airlines
Wed 4/15Fri 4/17
EWR - SMF • Non-stop
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JetBlue offers free Wi-Fi and live TV on this route.
Expect convenient rideshare services at Sacramento Intl.
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Cheapest • Avg $178 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 54m (one-way)
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Sacramento

Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, May 12
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2:55 pm - 2:16 pm
EWR
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SMF
26h 21m
1 stop
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5:22 pm - 7:02 am
SMF
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EWR
10h 40m
1 stop
$274Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, May 11
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2:55 pm - 2:16 pm
EWR
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SMF
26h 21m
1 stop
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5:22 pm - 7:02 am
SMF
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EWR
10h 40m
1 stop
$283Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Fri, Apr 17
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6:30 pm - 9:49 pm
EWR
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SMF
6h 19mnonstop
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11:41 pm - 8:00 am
SMF
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EWR
5h 19mnonstop
$287United Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
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4:30 pm - 10:58 pm
EWR
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SMF
9h 28m
1 stop
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5:04 pm - 6:39 am
SMF
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EWR
10h 35m
1 stop
$290Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Sat, Apr 18
United Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 1:37 pm
LGA
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SMF
9h 27m
1 stop
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1:00 pm - 11:22 pm
SMF
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LGA
7h 22m
1 stop
$297United Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 8
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6:50 pm - 10:23 pm
JFK
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SMF
6h 33mnonstop
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11:44 pm - 8:05 am
SMF
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JFK
5h 21mnonstop
$297JetBlue
Fri, May 15 - Tue, May 19
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6:55 pm - 10:23 pm
JFK
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SMF
6h 28mnonstop
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11:39 pm - 8:00 am
SMF
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JFK
5h 21mnonstop
$302JetBlue
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
American Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 12:13 pm
JFK
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SMF
8h 38m
1 stop
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7:20 pm - 7:00 am
SMF
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JFK
8h 40m
1 stop
$303American Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Wed, Apr 22
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5:20 pm - 11:59 pm
JFK
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SMF
9h 39m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 5:14 pm
SMF
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JFK
8h 14m
1 stop
$307American Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 30
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 4:47 pm
JFK
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SMF
12h 02m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:45 am - 11:47 pm
SMF
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JFK
9h 02m
1 stop
$327Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Sacramento

 
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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.

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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 seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$124
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
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  • 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.

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 $165 or less one-way and $339 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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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Sacramento

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4320 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
SJC - BUR
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

The whole experience was excellent. As it most often is with Delta

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Boarding and crew were fantastic, but I paid for a window seat with no window. Seat 11D on a CRJ-900 apparently does not have a window. Lesson learned.

Delta flights recently are always delayed AND at jfk tney get the gates further away (need To walk 20’ to get to them/all the way at the end of the terminal). Not sure whats happening but price doesnt match experience!

boarded at 5:30 pm, pushed away from gate at 6pm ... takeoff was not until ~6:45pm; disappointing

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

The attendant on board was amazing. She should be doing business/first international long haul.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

First time flying with JetBlue and never again. I went to the counter to request meet and assist because I'm 74 and my wife is 79. I walk with a cane and my wife is handicapped and has her own wheel chair. I told the agent that my wife and luggage was at the entrance door. The ticketing agent said to me that they don't offer meet and assist. I need to bring them our luggage and then go back and get my wife in order to get my boarding pass. As I went back to get my luggage a Southwest agent along with a TSA agent recognized the situation and came over and took my wife and luggage to the JetBlue ticketing counter alongside the line and told the JetBlue agent to issue to take our luggage as soon as they could.

Flight was fine, price was good but food onboard was abysmal. I was on there for breakfast and lunch and dinner 845am EST to 845pm GMT and all I got was a yoghurt parfait, fruit and a piece of cake. Later snacks included an ice-cream brownie and a pizza twist. I was hungry by the time I landed and the airport amenities were closed. Not happy.

Not a pleasant experience, service was poor. Didn't like it

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

No internet on a flight over three hours in this age is criminal. Staff inattentive and dismissive

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

flight was delayed for hours with no explanation. The plane was a very old aircraft.

Aging planer and NO wifi on a 14 hour day flight. Unless you are retired or don't need to work or be in touch with the world... The lack of Wifif really ruined the flight. And the old plane - really showing it's age, wasn't great

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

There were no TV screens - even in Business class. 5 delays, and only given $12 meal voucher! Terrible!

My seat tv didn’t work the whole trip. And the seat space is too small despite being seated at the front.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

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