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Cheapest round-trip
$308
Typical prices: $385-$578
Southwest
Wed 11/7Wed 11/14
SMF - DAL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$315
Typical prices: $395-$588
Southwest
Fri 11/23Mon 12/3
SMF - DAL • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 3h 16m
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When to book
15 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 27% price drop
June
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San Diego (SAN)
Cheapest • Avg $323 (round-trip)
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
Shortest trip • 5h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Love Field (SMF-DAL)

 

Cheap flights from Sacramento to Love Field with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
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12:00 pm - 8:35 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
6h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:15 pm - 5:05 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Hollywood Burbank
$308Southwest
Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 13
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7:55 am - 3:20 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
5h 25m1 stop Los Angeles
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8:40 am - 10:30 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
3h 50mnonstop
$309Southwest
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
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3:25 pm - 8:40 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
3h 15mnonstop
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7:45 pm - 11:30 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$312Southwest
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 24
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8:30 am - 5:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
6h 30m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Amarillo
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7:20 pm - 11:55 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$313Southwest
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17
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8:30 am - 5:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
6h 30m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Amarillo
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2:55 pm - 7:30 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 35m1 stop Austin Bergstrom
$313Southwest
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 3
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3:25 pm - 8:45 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
3h 20mnonstop
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8:05 am - 9:50 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
3h 45mnonstop
$315Southwest
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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3:55 pm - 9:10 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
3h 15mnonstop
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8:55 pm - 10:35 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
3h 40mnonstop
$315Southwest
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17
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2:10 pm - 9:25 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
5h 15m1 stop Salt Lake City
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8:05 am - 9:50 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
3h 45mnonstop
$317Southwest
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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12:19 pm - 9:58 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
7h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:52 pm - 11:37 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 45m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City
$329Delta
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
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12:19 pm - 10:39 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DAL Dallas Love Field
8h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:10 pm - 10:30 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-SMF Sacramento Intl
12h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City
$334Delta

Price, demand and travel trends for Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport?

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport typically range from $385 to $578. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $308, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport at $349 round-trip.
•July ($544) and June ($522) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 55% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 42% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sacramento to Love Field

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

Laura Ratliff

Expert on DAL

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Key details for Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$130
Beat the crowds with an average 45% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 29% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport

When to book flights from Sacramento to Love Field

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Love Field based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:16 am
    • Latest: departs at 6:15 pm and lands at 9:31 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 16m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport takes 3h 16m, covering 1,438 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport range from $385 to $578, with an average of $475 over the past 12 months. Anything below $385 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $475 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $323 round-trip via San Diego (SAN), compared to $486 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $308 to $1,869. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $136, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)?

    Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Easirent
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Flights from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Dallas Love Field (DAL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 40% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Ontario (ONT) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 10% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $420 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $534, a difference of $114.

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

  • What airlines fly from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Sacramento and Dallas Love Field Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 09m, compared with 5h 11m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 5h 25m via Ontario (ONT).

  • What is the time difference between Sacramento and Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Dallas Love Field Airport is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Dallas Love Field Airport are American Airlines Center, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and Dallas World Aquarium. These are among the most viewed places in Dallas Love Field Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport flights?

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

    • Southwest: 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.

Your guide to booking Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $420, about $114 less than Sunday fares (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 42% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sacramento to Dallas Love Field Airport trip for January. Fares historically average $349 round-trip in that month - typically $195 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through San Diego Airport (SAN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $323 round-trip on this route - about $162 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Dallas Love Field Airport.

    • Dallas Love Field Inn
    • Wingate by Wyndham Dallas Love Field
    • DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Love Field

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