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$139 Find cheap flights from Sacramento to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco departing on 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to San Francisco (SMF-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to San Francisco 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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10:03 am - 11:10 amSMF-SFO
1h 07mnonstop
1:40 pm - 2:41 pmSFO-SMF
1h 01mnonstop
$159United Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
5:45 pm - 6:52 pmSMF-SFO
1h 07mnonstop
8:25 am - 9:22 amSFO-SMF
0h 57mnonstop
$169United Airlines
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Fri, May 10 - Sun, May 12
5:45 pm - 6:52 pmSMF-SFO
1h 07mnonstop
1:40 pm - 2:41 pmSFO-SMF
1h 01mnonstop
$219United Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Wed, May 29
5:45 pm - 6:52 pmSMF-SFO
1h 07mnonstop
8:25 am - 9:22 amSFO-SMF
0h 57mnonstop
$229United Airlines
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Fri, May 10 - Sat, May 11
11:45 am - 8:01 pmSMF-SFO
8h 16m1 stop
11:40 am - 9:44 pmSFO-SMF
10h 04m1 stop
$293American Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Wed, May 29
8:34 pm - 8:14 amSMF-SFO
11h 40m1 stop
2:00 pm - 8:32 amSFO-SMF
18h 32m1 stop
$324Alaska Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Wed, May 29
8:05 pm - 8:00 amSMF-SFO
11h 55m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:02 amSFO-SMF
4h 02m1 stop
$325Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 24
6:00 am - 8:14 amSMF-SFO
26h 14m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:37 pmSFO-SMF
16h 37m1 stop
$407Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 13
11:45 am - 6:06 pmSMF-SFO
30h 21m1 stop
7:10 am - 9:44 pmSFO-SMF
14h 34m1 stop
$422American Airlines
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Fri, May 10 - Sun, May 12
11:45 am - 8:01 pmSMF-SFO
8h 16m1 stop
10:07 am - 9:44 pmSFO-SMF
11h 37m1 stop
$450American Airlines
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Fri, May 10 - Sat, May 11

Flights from Sacramento to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Sacramento to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Alaska Airlines ($139) and American Airlines ($218). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on United Airlines ($159) and American Airlines ($293).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Sacramento and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Sacramento to San Francisco.
There is just one airline that flies from Sacramento to San Francisco direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $148.

How many flights are there between Sacramento and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Sacramento and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 1h 08m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 20 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sacramento and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco take?

Nonstop flights from Sacramento generally make it to San Francisco in 1h 05m. The flying distance between the two cities is 86 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Sacramento to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sacramento at 9:50 am and will be landing in San Francisco at 10:59 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Sacramento to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sacramento to San Francisco jets off at 5:45 pm and lands at 6:52 pm.

Good to know

Low season

December

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$139
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from Sacramento to San Francisco

When to book flights from Sacramento to San Francisco

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

  • What services does Alaska Airlines offer on economy class flights from Sacramento to San Francisco?

    Alaska Airlines offers a range of in-flight entertainment options for Economy Class passengers, including movies, TV shows, and games, which can be accessed via seatback screens or personal devices. Most Alaska Airlines Economy Class seats are also equipped with standard and USB power outlets to charge electronic devices.

  • How do I get from San Francisco Airport to the city center?

    The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system offers a direct connection from SFO to downtown San Francisco and other Bay Area destinations. You can take the BART from the International Terminal to Downtown San Francisco in around 30 minutes. You can also take a taxi, Lyft, or Uber ride directly to Downtown San Francisco. This is the fastest option and takes around 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic.

  • What services are offered to passengers with reduced mobility on Spirit Airlines flights from Sacramento to San Francisco?

    Spirit Airlines offers wheelchair service to passengers who require assistance during boarding, deplaning, and ground transportation. Passengers with reduced mobility can request a suitable seat on flights from Sacramento to San Francisco. Passengers are advised to reach out to the airlines prior to the departure date to ensure quality of services.

  • What is the baggage policy on United Airlines flights from Sacramento to San Francisco?

    The baggage policy on United Airlines flights varies based on the cabin class and loyalty status of the passenger. For flights from Sacramento to San Francisco, no checked luggage is included in the ticket fee and must be purchased separately. Additional fees apply for extra checked bags or overweight and oversized luggage.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco was $139 for a one-way ticket and $159 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to San Francisco?

    On your way to San Francisco, you’ll fly out from Sacramento Intl. You’ll be landing at San Francisco.

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

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to San Francisco?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sacramento and San Francisco.

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

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

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

    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 San Francisco.

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

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

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and SFO 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 San Francisco?

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

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SMF to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $240 or less one-way and $537 or less round-trip.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves several nearby cities in addition to San Francisco. Some of the closest cities that are easily accessible from SFO include San Bruno, South San Francisco, Millbrae, Burlingame, and Pacifica.
  • American Airlines offers several services to families with kids on flights from Sacramento to San Francisco. Families traveling with children under 2 years old can ask to board early at the gate. The airline also ensures that families will sit together for free. This applies to families with kids who are 14 and under.
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) serves as a base for several airlines, including Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Both Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines offer a variety of services at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) for passengers on flights from Sacramento to San Francisco, including check-in and baggage drop kiosks, ticket counters, TSA PreCheck, and airport lounges.
  • Frontier Airlines lets pets travel on board on flights from Sacramento to San Francisco. Domesticated pets are allowed in the cabin with passengers. It's crucial to remember that there are particular procedures for bringing pets on board, such as getting a pet carrier and signing the animal up in advance.
  • JetBlue has taken several steps to reduce its carbon emissions and promote sustainability on flights from Sacramento to San Francisco. Some of the initiatives include introducing fuel-efficient and emissions-reducing aircraft into its fleet and investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Sacramento to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sacramento Intl to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Sacramento Intl to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

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Nonstop returns

San Francisco to Sacramento Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

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Top airline flying from Sacramento to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11255 reviews
7.7boarding
7.2comfort
6.7food
8.1crew
7.1entertainment
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delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

2.0 MediocreWayne, Apr 2024ORD - SFO
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delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

United airline kept delaying our flight back to Phoenix for 8 hours before they cancelled it! If they know that we are not flying out for whatever the reason is, why did they keep lying to us for hours. We could find another flight earlier or even find a hotel with a shuttle. But cancellation at about midnight was not fun. We stayed in the airport all night till the following morning when we bought an Alaska tickets to go back to Phoenix. Total of 14 hours in the airport.

Poor seating comfort, seat cushion too thin, very uncomfortable. My luggage didi not make the flight due to equipment change. At least. United had it delivered the next day. I was without my toilet items for one day.

My experience is based on one crew member. I had found my seat and sat down but there was a gentleman to claimed to the flight attendant I was in his seat. She then came to me and curtly said, "I need your ticket!" No hi, no excuse me may I see your boarding pass? NOTHING! I was taken aback by her attitude and she repeated herself, "your ticket?!?!" I calmly responded with ok, here you go. Only to discover the gentleman was looking at the wrong boarding pass. She gave me back my ticket with no apology. She then was curt with another man who was putting his coat in the overhead bin, already helped by another flight attendant who said it was fine. She realizes it's ok and then asks him if he drinks. The look on the man's face was priceless. She said she was going to comp him drinks. He gets offered a comp drink for a coat as well as an apology, and I got no apology.

Flight cancelled because of the grounded 737s. United was good about it and got us onto a later Alaska Airlines flight to Oakland (not San Francisco as originally intended). Had to go through security again and my wife dropped her MacBook Pro, which broke, a $2,500 whoopsie. But we made it home.

Delays, excuses, delays, and more delays. This company is BROKEN.

Horrible. Delayed on both planes several times. No attempt to fix it

I contacted both carriers months beforehand to change the cabin (booked in April) but to no avail (united asked to contact Swiss since it was their equipment, Swiss told me to reach out to united). So yeah… My seat was pretty worn down, legroom on 27K was more than enough, but still economy seating so, getting to know your neighbours was easy. According to ground staff, the flight was massively overbooked- and this showed. I ordered a gluten free meal beforehand (which was honoured) but for breakfast got a bread roll and croissant 🤷🏼‍♂️ The connection itself is great. Leaving SFO late PM to arrive at ZRH in the afternoon makes it easier to get re adjusted again. However, and since I’ve flown this connection a couple of times in the past, I will rather deal with one carrier only and include a layover on the east coast.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sacramento to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/14Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
6h 37mSMF-SFO
$139
7/10Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
4h 02mSMF-SFO
$148
5/17Fri
1 stopAlaska Airlines
7h 59mSMF-SFO
$216
5/11Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
11h 06mSMF-SFO
$218
5/17Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 07mSMF-SFO
$219
7/7Sun
1 stopAlaska Airlines
25h 02mSMF-SFO
$222
7/10Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 37mSMF-SFO
$245
5/11Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 07mSMF-SFO
$261
5/6Mon
1 stopAlaska Airlines
23h 18mSMF-SFO
$274
7/10Wed
3 stops
27h 29mSMF-SFO
$280

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Last minute flights from Sacramento to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sacramento to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/28Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 07mSMF-SFO
5/5Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
0h 57mSFO-SMF
$279
4/26Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 07mSMF-SFO
4/30Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
0h 57mSFO-SMF
$319
4/28Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 07mSMF-SFO
5/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 53mSFO-SMF
$447
4/28Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
24h 40mSMF-SFO
5/5Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
0h 57mSFO-SMF
$555
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 39mSMF-SFO
5/6Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 19mSFO-SMF
$713
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
28h 20mSMF-SFO
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
29h 13mSFO-SMF
$739
4/26Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 22mSMF-SFO
4/30Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
23h 18mSFO-SMF
$799
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
21h 04mSMF-SFO
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 11mSFO-SMF
$913

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Sacramento - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Sacramento (SMF)United States

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Sacramento

Cabin classes:

$998
$1,122
$328
$233