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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Salt Lake City to Sacramento:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:52 am
• Latest: departs at 11:07 pm and lands at 12:59 am.

The flight takes about 1h 52m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to Sacramento takes 1h 52m, covering 530 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 Salt Lake City to Sacramento range from $265 to $413, with an average of $342 over the past 12 months. Anything below $265 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 73% above the $342 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $206 round-trip via Portland (PDX), compared to $349 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Salt Lake City to Sacramento flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, night flights for 20%, and evening 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 $171 to $1,155. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Delta is the only airline on the Salt Lake City to Sacramento route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Salt Lake City to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $126, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Payless

Flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento usually depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

One-stop flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 22% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $326 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $403, a difference of $77.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Salt Lake City and Sacramento. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Southwest

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 36m, compared with 4h 45m via Portland (PDX) and 4h 57m via San Diego (SAN).

Sacramento is 1 hour behind Salt Lake City (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Salt Lake City to Sacramento flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: 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:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: 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.

There are multiple airlines flying through SLC to SMF. Alaska Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier, and Spirit Airlines are KAYAK's top three rated airlines flying along this route. All these airlines offer different services and amenities at different rates. For instance, Alaska Airlines provide meals, drinks, and services for passengers with limited mobility.

There are various flight options that you can choose when flying from SLC to SMF. However, there are no direct or nonstop flights, so you can only opt for flights with short layovers or multiple layovers. You can fly with Alaska Airlines or Spirit Airlines if you want to get to your destination faster, as they offer short layover services with stops at LAS or SEA airports.

The terminals are tidy and sleep-friendly, and there are cozy recliners scattered around the landside areas. Near the light rail station in Terminal B, there are several couches and benches without armrests. In Terminal A, there is a "silent space" close to the security checkpoints and cozy couches close to the escalators. Carry earplugs or noise-canceling headphones to block out the constant PSAs when terminal illumination is dimmed during late-night hours.

The airport features an art exhibit in the terminal connector hallway that art lovers can explore if they have some time at the airport. Alternatively, you can decide to get Spa services at XpresSpa found in Terminals 1 and 2 of the airport.