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$84 Find Cheap Flights from Orange County to Sacramento

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Cheapest round-trip
$171
Overall average: $350
Frontier
Fri 2/27Sun 3/1
SNA - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$177
Typical prices: $163-$366
Southwest
Tue 4/14Wed 4/15
LGB - SMF • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Orange County to Sacramento

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Orange County 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 Orange County to Sacramento

Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 1
Frontier Logo
4:02 pm - 11:47 am
SNA
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SMF
19h 45m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:43 am - 8:13 am
SMF
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SNA
23h 30m
1 stop
$171Frontier
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15
Southwest Logo
12:25 pm - 1:50 pm
LGB
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SMF
1h 25mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 8:35 am
SMF
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LGB
1h 25mnonstop
$177Southwest
Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:37 pm - 8:13 am
SNA
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SMF
15h 36m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:58 am - 9:53 am
SMF
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SNA
24h 55m
1 stop
$181Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 12
Southwest Logo
6:05 pm - 7:35 pm
LGB
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SMF
1h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 7:50 am
SMF
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LGB
1h 25mnonstop
$185Southwest
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15
American Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 6:48 pm
SNA
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SMF
5h 31m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
SMF
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SNA
5h 30m
1 stop
$187American Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 12:25 pm
LGB
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SMF
5h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:50 pm - 8:20 pm
SMF
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LGB
1h 30mnonstop
$187Southwest
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 9
Frontier Logo
4:02 pm - 11:47 am
SNA
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SMF
19h 45m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:43 am - 12:27 pm
SMF
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SNA
3h 44m
1 stop
$190Frontier
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15
Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 1:35 pm
LGB
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SMF
5h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:50 pm - 8:20 pm
SMF
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LGB
1h 30mnonstop
$192Southwest
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
Frontier Logo
11:32 am - 10:57 am
SNA
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SMF
23h 25m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:18 pm - 6:11 pm
SMF
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SNA
23h 53m
1 stop
$192Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
Southwest Logo
7:05 am - 8:35 am
LGB
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SMF
1h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 7:50 am
SMF
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LGB
1h 25mnonstop
$193Southwest
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$84
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Orange County to Sacramento

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Orange County to Sacramento? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4284 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

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

2.0 MediocreDarcey, Feb 2026
SAN - SJC
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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.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

I was never aware that I had to pay $100 per luggage to them on the plane that are simply carry-ons. This is discriminatory and I’m going to be alerting my entire family and friends and my Instagram following up over 75,000 of this issue and misunderstanding, including mismanaging.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

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