$80 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Dallas

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to Dallas, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$281
Overall average: $487
Southwest
Wed 2/18Mon 2/23
SMF - DAL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$285
Typical prices: $339-$479
American Airlines
Fri 1/16Sun 1/18
SMF - DFW • Non-stop
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Southwest offers two free checked bags, great for families.
DAL's proximity to downtown allows quick city access.
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Dallas (SMF-DFW)

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

Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Feb 23
Southwest Logo
12:00 pm - 8:10 pm
SMF
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DAL
6h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 12:10 pm
DAL
-
SMF
5h 45m1 stop
$281Southwest
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:16 am - 11:58 pm
SMF
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DFW
13h 42m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 2:05 pm
DFW
-
SMF
8h 05m1 stop
$281Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:16 pm - 11:58 pm
SMF
-
DFW
8h 42m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 2:05 pm
DFW
-
SMF
8h 05m1 stop
$283Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
SMF
-
DAL
6h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 6:45 pm
DAL
-
SMF
3h 55mnonstop
$284Southwest
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 11:28 am
SMF
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DFW
3h 23mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 10:45 am
DFW
-
SMF
3h 50mnonstop
$285American Airlines
Sun, Feb 8 - Sat, Feb 14
Southwest Logo
9:35 am - 2:50 pm
SMF
-
DAL
3h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 9:55 am
DAL
-
SMF
3h 55mnonstop
$285Southwest
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
Frontier Logo
11:45 am - 1:15 am
SMF
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DFW
11h 30m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 12:28 pm
DFW
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SMF
8h 13m1 stop
$286Frontier
Wed, Dec 31 - Tue, Jan 6
American Airlines Logo
11:08 am - 4:33 pm
SMF
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DFW
3h 25mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:15 pm
DFW
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SMF
7h 15m1 stop
$287American Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 17
Delta Logo
9:48 am - 5:23 pm
SMF
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DFW
5h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:10 am - 5:15 pm
DFW
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SMF
11h 05m2 stops
$289Delta
Mon, Jan 5 - Thu, Jan 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:37 am - 11:25 am
SMF
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DFW
21h 48m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 9:42 am
DFW
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SMF
16h 55m2 stops
$290Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Dallas flights

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

What is the cheapest Sacramento to Dallas flight route?

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

The absolute cheapest return flight from Sacramento to Dallas costs $269 on the route between Sacramento (SMF) and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW). However, over the past month, flights between Sacramento (SMF) and Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) were, on average, 7% cheaper than other Sacramento-Dallas routes. The most popular route is between Sacramento (SMF) and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW).

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Sacramento to Dallas, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Dallas, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Dallas?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Dallas, 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 Sacramento to Dallas is January, where tickets cost $361 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $482 and $469 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Dallas?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Dallas, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Dallas, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sacramento to Dallas

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

Consider Basic Economy for short flights if traveling light and plans are firm.


Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, ideal for longer flights.

Southwest

Southwest offers free carry-on and personal item, but checked bags now incur fees.


Southwest's early boarding benefits include extra legroom seats with 34 inches of space.

Frontier

Avoid Basic Fare if you need carry-on or seat selection; consider Economy Bundle.


Pay for bags early online to avoid higher fees at the airport.

Airports
SMF

For a time-saving tip, park on level 3 of lot #3 for direct skybridge access to Terminal B.

DFW

Use the DART train for a cost-effective ride from DFW to downtown Dallas.

DAL

DAL's proximity to downtown makes it a quick 30-minute trip, ideal for city access.

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Cheapest flight$80
Flight from Sacramento to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

When to book flights from Sacramento to Dallas

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Dallas based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Dallas

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Dallas?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Dallas was $80 for a one-way ticket and $281 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Dallas?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Dallas?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Dallas from Sacramento?

    Las Vegas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Sacramento to Dallas.

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

    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 Sacramento to Dallas.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dallas from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Dallas?

    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 Dallas with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline.

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

    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 Dallas from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Sacramento to Dallas?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sacramento Intl to Dallas.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sacramento Intl Airport to Dallas, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sacramento Intl to Dallas

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

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Direct returns

Dallas to Sacramento Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Dallas

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Dallas. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sacramento to Dallas? 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
Airline reviews

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

10.0 ExcellentIlevba, Nov 2025
DCA - DAL
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No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

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.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Lounge in Lagos is terrible, food on board from Lagos to Atlanta was horrible. Only bright spot the cabin crew were awesome.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

The boarding was as always, the crew tried their best but not enough. The food was a disaster I had dietary restrictions that were half met because the company did not loaded the food for the flight. The entertainment screen was fine but content was not and also they removed the free messaging option from the flight and they charged 30 dollars for that crappy bandwidth. This flight is not worth the cost and the company is going down on quality.

A little late at the start but all worked out well.

I liked the humor of the captain and crew on the flight from Flagstaff to Dallas. They were humorous.

After arriving in Dallas, the aircraft taxied for an unusually long time and was unable to park at the gate, which caused a significant delay and made me miss my connecting flight. I then had to wait in a very long line to be rebooked, and I was told that no hotel or meal accommodations would be provided. What is even more unacceptable is that my luggage was mishandled and has still not been located. My suitcase contains important medications that I urgently need, and I have been unable to access them due to the airline’s mishandling. This situation has caused me considerable stress and inconvenience, and I need this issue to be resolved immediately.

I appreciated that it was on time, safe and professional. I didn’t like that I wasn’t in a place where I had a window at my window seat. It would have been nice to know that in advance. If it was mentioned in the ticketing, I didn’t notice it.

I have a gluten allergy so didn't have any food

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.

Wish a flight with more than 2 hours with some snack rather than just cookie/biscuit.

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

Delayed delayed delayed and no offer for food or vouchers

Our flight got rescheduled 48 hours later, the airline didn’t pay a penny for our expenses.

Uncomfortable seats and tiny tray table. Expensive snacks. Flight was on time and crew was pleasant but take me back to Southwest!

Boarding and unboarding processes were pretty smooth. I gave a low score for Boarding because of how my flight was missing from all the boards at the airport, and when I checked the flight status on the Spirit website, it said it would be departing from Terminal E, gate D15. There are no "D" gates in terminal E.

The flight was on time and the crew was very professional and accommodating. When other airlines are canceling flights Spirit is still flying with on time flights. I have no complaints and will continue to choose Spirit when it is the best option for me.

Prices for bags are extremely expensive and if you go higher on weight, the charge is ridiculous.

Waited at the airport for over 4 hours to board this flight. Terrible airline

Flight was good and on time. Everyone was nice. Seats aren't very comfortable

The seats are too small the plane makes weird noise when landing 🛬

For the minimalist experience, it is really a great ride-- feels a little like public transport i guess

I didn't order food. I requested a Tomato juice and was given a boody mary mix. The serve needs to warn the customer what their given. It wasn't a huge deal, but I wasted $4.50.

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.

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.

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

Worst airline experience. They were rude and kept changing our seats and/or giving our seats away so our family didn’t get to sit with each other. Almost everyone we dealt with at both airports with this airline was rude. The app kept giving us wrong information making things take longer. Dealing with them before TSA can take close to an hour…longer than I’ve ever had to deal with before. Never using this airline again.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

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