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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Detroit

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

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Detroit

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Detroit.
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Spirit Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 5:23 amSMF-DTW
11h 43m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:22 am - 6:42 pmDTW-SMF
12h 20m1 stop
$149Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Wed, Jun 4
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 12:38 pmSMF-DTW
18h 58m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:22 am - 6:42 pmDTW-SMF
12h 20m1 stop
$179Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Wed, Jun 4
Southwest Logo
10:05 am - 10:10 pmSMF-DTW
9h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:50 am - 4:45 pmDTW-SMF
7h 55m1 stop
$386Southwest
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Tue, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 22
Southwest Logo
10:05 am - 10:10 pmSMF-DTW
9h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 1:35 pmDTW-SMF
9h 35m2 stops
$391Southwest
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Tue, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 22
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 6:30 amSMF-DTW
4h 15mnonstop
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 10:15 pmDTW-SMF
4h 50mnonstop
$399Delta
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Fri, Jul 18 - Sat, Jul 26
Delta Logo
12:20 pm - 12:23 amSMF-DTW
9h 03m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:15 pm - 10:05 pmDTW-SMF
4h 50mnonstop
$409Delta
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Fri, Jul 18 - Sun, Jul 27
American Airlines Logo
1:09 am - 10:45 amSMF-DTW
6h 36m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 10:20 pmDTW-SMF
7h 35m1 stop
$449American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 22 - Sat, Jun 28
American Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 10:45 amSMF-DTW
7h 50m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 12:05 pmDTW-SMF
9h 35m2 stops
$454American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 23 - Sat, Jun 28
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 2:40 pmSMF-DTW
6h 25m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:41 pm - 10:30 pmDTW-SMF
9h 49m1 stop
$486United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 16
United Airlines Logo
2:11 pm - 11:57 pmSMF-DTW
6h 46m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:54 am - 12:59 pmDTW-SMF
7h 05m1 stop
$491United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 23
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Detroit flights

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

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Detroit on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Sacramento to Detroit. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is June, where tickets cost $399 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $618 and $552 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $532 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$91
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Sacramento to Detroit

When to book flights from Sacramento to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Sacramento to Detroit flights

  • Are there onsite hotels at DTW airport?

    Passengers arriving late and looking for accommodation near the airport for easy access can consider staying at Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport, which is 0.2 miles away from the airport. The hotel offers free airport shuttle transfer services and a comfortable bed and breakfast.

  • What amenities does DTW airport offer nursing mothers?

    Nursing mothers flying through this airport have a private, secure lactation room that they can use to pump and breastfeed their babies. The rooms are equipped with sinks, diapers, changing counters, rocking chairs and electrical outlets.

  • Where can I spend the night at SMF airport?

    Since the airport works for 24 hours, passengers looking forward to spending the night here due to early flights or connecting flights have a chance to spend the night at a safe place. You can use the free rest zone area. However, you will need to carry an extra warm traveling blanket for more comfort.

  • What accessibility amenities does SMF airport offer passengers with limited mobility?

    Passengers with limited mobility flying through SMF have a chance to enjoy the airport since the airport provides accessible amenities such as wheelchairs on request. The passengers also have access to parking lots, accessible wheelchair airport shuttle, and restrooms that are specifically designed in their favor. The staff here are also well trained and always willing to help you, especially when boarding and alighting the plane on request.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $91 for a one-way ticket and $149 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Sacramento to Detroit.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sacramento to Detroit?

    Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to Detroit flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Detroit?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sacramento and Detroit.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sacramento to Detroit?

    There are nonstop flights from Sacramento to Detroit on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Detroit, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Detroit are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $526 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $503 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Detroit.

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

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

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and DTW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $153 or less one-way and $305 or less round-trip.
  • The airport provides several parking options for passengers flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) who do not know where they can leave their cars. If you are traveling for a long time, you can use the closed parking lot on terminal 1. While other drivers who want to park for just a few hours can use the parking lot at the new garage next to the gate.
  • Taxis services are the quickest means of transportation to SMF airport if you are in the city center, running behind schedule, and do not want to miss a flight. The taxi will take approximately 20 minutes to get to the airport. Alternatively, you can also take a train if you are downtown and you will be at the airport within 15 minutes. The taxis and cars are faster than the metro buses however, the metro buses are cheaper and come in handy if you are on a budget.
  • While you wait to board your flight from SMF to Detroit, you can take advantage of the airport amenities, such as the restaurant and cafes where you can grab something to eat.
  • If you fly through Detroit Metropolitan International Airport (DTW) with your furry friend, you can access pet relief areas. The relief areas are located at Evans and McNamara terminals.
  • When you arrive at DTW and are still waiting for your taxi or shuttle to pick you up, you can take advantage of the time and explore the airport lounges that are available, like the Delta Sky Club or Escape Lounge US, among others, where you can get to enjoy hot food and drinks.

Prefer to fly direct from Sacramento to Detroit?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sacramento Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sacramento Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Delta, KLM

Delta, KLM

Tuesday

Delta, KLM

Delta, KLM

Wednesday

Delta, KLM

Delta, KLM

Thursday

Delta, KLM

Delta, KLM

Friday

Delta, KLM

Delta, KLM

Saturday

Delta, KLM

Delta, KLM

Sunday

Delta, KLM

Delta, KLM

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Top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Detroit

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
7.1Food
7.6Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LGB - SMF
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

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.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Boarding in Amsterdam is always chaotic. KLM/ Delta has not streamlined or made it efficient as it was boarding in Detroit . The food was mediocre The crew was unfriendly and more focused on getting things done quickly rather than service with a smile .

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Lower number on this flight so spaced out passengers. Able to enjoy more room to relax during flight. It was lovely.

Broken jer bridge. Poor communication about it. Lost 2 of 4 luggage pieces

Coach seating is debilitating, neither my husband or I can walk the following day

Extremely dosappoontined and frustrated. Refused entry to lounge in Detroit despite having Delta AMEX Reserve linked in MyDelta phone app as revommended and also having proof of account. No pillows were available for overnight flight to AMS and breakfast was not served in Delta Comfort.

I liked the screens in the seat headrest with movies to watch. I didn’t like being forced to check my carryon bag and being told there wasn’t room for my bag - when there were 5 bins sitting empty on takeoff. I didn’t like the “I don’t give a fig” attitude of the flight attendants and the delta gate attendants when I asked why they decided to put me out. They gave me a 1800 number to call but I can’t get a live person on the phone. Customer service is non existent. My business must not be that important to them.

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

Plenty of room for me and the cat in Premium Economy. Seat was comfortable. Boarding was a breeze. The lady at the special check-in desk was great, super helpful and professional.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Plane was was better than th YVR to ORD flight but was a fraction of the distance. Fly your better planes on longer distance flights.

Plane left & arrived early- 5 Crew great. Wi fi - paid for 2, only 1 worked - so so. Waste of $. Coolie was good

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

American Airlines initially postponed the flight. Then they cancelled it an rescheduled us on a flight that would take over 24 hours with multiple stops. They then changed this flight to a reasonable alternative the next day which they later cancelled and replaced with a flight that would take off with an additional 16 hour delay. They blamed weather but I noticed (at 4am) that Delta had direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit. I went on line. Booked it and was in Detroit buy 9am. The interesting thing is they did a similar thing to a family member just 2 days earlier. I don't think I will fly American unless I have to.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

I paid for streaming wifi and the connection was poor.

terrible service, no room for a dog underfoot, a broken chair that is impossible to sit on and all this costs a lot of money

It was fast but uncomfortable seats. Had to pay a bit extra not sure why? Maybe in selection of all my 4 tix together ? Just knew I had a balance before getting boarding pass online when departing from satx ? And flight was delayed..

Bad experience. Unhappy with the changing of flight times and one particular flight attendant (Bartholomew) on our flight from Orlando to Detroit. Traveling with a large family of 7, including our 18 month old, can be arduous but when the airline changes your flight time from landing at 9:30 pm to landing after midnight, this becomes much more difficult. When our 18 month old was predictably over tired and fussy, my wife and I tried to move to an open row so we can console her more effectively. The flight attendent rebuked us and said we could not sit in an exit row. We were not planning on sitting there for more than a few minutes but just to have space to console our screaming 18 month old. Spirit did not allow for a family friendly trip. Likely will be choosing a different airline next time.

Last minute 2-3 hr delay in flight schedule; no explanation Unexpected extra $52 charge What's the benefit of choosing a cheap airline if you trick people last minute and force them to pay extra last minute? Did not appreciate being cornered.

Seats are uncomfortable and too close together. Also, you missed my connection in Vegas on the way back and I ended up sleeping in the airport, flying back to Burbank instead of LAX and I got home 12 hours late.

Surprising everything went well. Nice attendants and fast getting on and off the plane. Overall, was happy with the experience.

Pl meed tp make proper accom for all pets and owners by placing them on a section to accommodate human animal allergies and give up a few seats YWS ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD BE MADEBY THE AIRLINES and not pushed off to another paying customer that has to sit in fear or by being touched by someone elses animal.

Non-professional acting crew, Very uncomfortable seats…!! Very bad pricing with all the add-ons for seat choice, luggage fees, etc….soon you’ll charge extra for oxygen. The ticket price means Nothing because in the end, the actual amount i paid, i could have and will in the future continue to fly on a real airline…

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