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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sacramento to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:10 am
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 9:40 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sacramento to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to San Francisco takes 1h 10m, covering 86 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to San Francisco range from $239 to $397, with an average of $301 over the past 12 months. Anything below $239 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $287 round-trip via San Diego (SAN), compared to $300 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sacramento to San Francisco flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $142 to $1,013. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sacramento to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $103, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Sacramento to San Francisco usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Sacramento to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Burbank Bob Hope (BUR) - 57% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Sacramento to San Francisco. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $249 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $407, a difference of $158.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Sacramento and San Francisco.

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 57m, compared with 4h 01m via Burbank Bob Hope (BUR) and 4h 07m via San Diego (SAN).

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sacramento to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.