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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Newark Airport to Sacramento:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 6:18 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:24 pm and lands at 1:42 am.

The flight takes about 6h 18m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to Sacramento:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Newark Airport to Sacramento takes 6h 18m, covering 2,492 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Sacramento range from $364 to $618, with an average of $480 over the past 12 months. Anything below $364 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $480 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $178 round-trip via Charlotte Douglas (CLT), compared to $481 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Newark Airport to Sacramento flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $213, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Newark Airport to Sacramento usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Newark Airport to Sacramento. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $430 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $588, a difference of $158.

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Newark Airport and Sacramento.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 27m, compared with 8h 08m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 8h 08m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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

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.

Among airlines operating Newark Airport to Sacramento flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• United Airlines: 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.