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$96 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia

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Cheapest round-trip
$233
Typical prices: $342-$517
Frontier
Thu 4/23Sat 4/25
SMF - PHL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$96
Typical prices: $167-$317
Frontier
Thu 4/16
SMF - PHL • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia (SMF-PHL)

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

Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, Apr 25
Frontier Logo
12:04 pm - 5:34 am
SMF
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PHL
14h 30m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:25 pm - 10:57 am
PHL
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SMF
17h 32m
1 stop
$233Frontier
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
Frontier Logo
4:41 pm - 5:31 am
SMF
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PHL
9h 50m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:25 pm - 11:06 am
PHL
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SMF
17h 41m
1 stop
$238Frontier
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:51 pm
SMF
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PHL
7h 51m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:27 am - 12:05 pm
PHL
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SMF
8h 38m
1 stop
$288United Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:51 pm
SMF
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PHL
7h 51m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:06 am - 6:24 pm
PHL
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SMF
11h 18m
1 stop
$293United Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 18
American Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 11:27 am
SMF
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PHL
7h 57m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 11:21 pm
PHL
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SMF
10h 36m
1 stop
$297American Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:51 pm
SMF
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PHL
7h 51m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 6:24 pm
PHL
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SMF
10h 49m
2 stops
$298United Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, May 2
United Airlines Logo
10:37 am - 9:32 pm
SMF
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PHL
7h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 5:49 pm
PHL
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SMF
10h 49m
2 stops
$302United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 5:14 pm
SMF
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PHL
9h 14m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 5:46 pm
PHL
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SMF
10h 11m
2 stops
$308United Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 26
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:56 pm
SMF
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PHL
8h 56m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:50 pm - 11:43 pm
PHL
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SMF
7h 53m
1 stop
$317Delta
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:51 pm
SMF
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PHL
7h 51m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:06 am - 5:46 pm
PHL
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SMF
10h 40m
2 stops
$318United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Philadelphia flights

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

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Planning a trip from Sacramento to Philadelphia? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia departing in April.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia is January, where tickets cost $315 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $484 and $418 respectively.

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

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 Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$96
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia

  • How can I fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)?

    There are no nonstop flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia—all flights have at least one stop. Among KAYAK users, the most popular layover city for this route is Las Vegas.

  • How do I get from downtown Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)?

    Sacramento Airport (SMF) is located 10 miles northwest of downtown Sacramento. Downtown Sacramento is about 15 minutes from the airport by car, so you can easily take a taxi or rideshare like Uber. Public transportation is also available to SMF.

  • How do I contact lost and found at the Philadelphia Airport (PHL)?

    If you leave any personal items at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint in the airport, they will be taken to the lost and found department at Philadelphia Airport. You can find this section in Terminals C and D near communication center.

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Philadelphia from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)?

    There are several ways to get from Philadelphia Airport to downtown Philadelphia. Regional Rail's Airport Line Service is the best way to travel into the city from Philadelphia International Airport. The line stops at all major airport terminals, University City, Center City along Market Street, and Temple University. All stations served by the Airport Line are easily accessible and wheelchair friendly.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia was $96 for a one-way ticket and $233 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia?

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

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

    Phoenix is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Sacramento to Philadelphia.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $465 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $401 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Philadelphia.

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

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

    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 Philadelphia with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and PHL 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 Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

  • If you're taking an early morning flight to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), don't worry about spending the night at a hotel near the Sacramento International Airport (SMF). You can stay inside the airport late at night since there are benches and several comfortable sofas near the Terminal B light rail station. The terminals are kept clean for accommodation, with a variety of chairs to choose from in the landside areas. If you're looking for an even quieter place to relax, the sanctuary near the checkpoints in SMF Terminal A is perfect, or you can find comfortable sofas. There is always security nearby to make sure you're safe.
  • When you are hungry, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has several lounges where you get services after making the payment at the entrance. You can grab your favorite meal or drink at Escape Lounges, located at airside, Terminal A, Terminal B, or Gate 10, when you just turn left after security.
  • Smoking is not allowed in public spaces at either of the airports, including inside. This also includes the use of e-cigarettes and perfumed vapes. However, there are designated areas outside of the terminals where smoking is allowed. If you have a connecting flight, you must smoke outside the terminal and go through security again before boarding your next flight.
  • Passengers who would like hotels that offer shuttles services after their flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Philadelphia (PHL) may reserve a room at the Wyndham Garden Hotel which is conveniently located approximately 5 miles from the Philadelphia International Airport.
  • If you need to pick up a rental car when you arrive in Philadelphia, simply head to the car-rental center. The car-rental center is located in the airport, so you don’t need to catch a shuttle to a different location. The car-rental center is open 24/7. Another option is to book car rental services on KAYAK.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4268 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

10.0 ExcellentPieter, Jan 2026
LGB - DAL
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

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.

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

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

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.

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

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

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.

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.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

The attendants were kind and helpful. A sugar-free drink would have been very welcome.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

the trip to madrid was uncomfortable with my legs touching the seat in front of me

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

Internet was a bit expensive and did not work ask that week otherwise a good flight

The flight had a delay that made me being in a real rush to take the second flight. The delay was almost for 2 hours. They moved us from gate to gate in 4 times. Once I arrived to Philadelphia, I got to run thorough all the airport, as the train was already closed by that time. So I got sick with asthma for all the running I had to do. And I was the last one to board, when it was almost closed. So irresponsable with the people

The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

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.

Not clean and was told I would get a great seat and it was not great at all

Good- no snacks on a 4+ hour flight is painful but more painful was the lack of WiFi.

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.

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.

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….

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

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