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Cheapest round-trip
$177
Typical prices: $204-$453
Southwest
Tue 8/18Tue 9/8
SLC - SMF • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$89
Typical prices: $93-$321
Southwest
Sat 9/26
SLC - SMF • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $181 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento (SLC-SMF)

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

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 8
Southwest Logo
7:20 am - 8:05 am
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SMF
1h 45mnonstop
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7:50 pm - 10:30 pm
SMF
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SLC
1h 40mnonstop
$177Southwest
Fri, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 26
Frontier Logo
7:08 pm - 10:57 am
SLC
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SMF
16h 49m
1 stop
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11:42 am - 11:59 pm
SMF
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SLC
11h 17m
1 stop
$186Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 6
Delta Logo
11:06 pm - 11:46 pm
SLC
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SMF
1h 40mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:18 pm - 10:00 pm
SMF
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SLC
1h 42mnonstop
$187Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
Frontier Logo
6:05 am - 10:57 am
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SMF
5h 52m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:52 am - 12:24 am
SMF
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SLC
11h 32m
1 stop
$190Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 12
Southwest Logo
12:45 pm - 5:30 pm
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SMF
5h 45m
2 stops
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7:50 pm - 10:30 pm
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SLC
1h 40mnonstop
$192Southwest
Fri, Aug 7 - Wed, Aug 12
Frontier Logo
8:16 am - 10:35 am
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SMF
27h 19m
1 stop
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11:25 am - 11:44 pm
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SLC
11h 19m
1 stop
$195Frontier
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
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8:00 am - 8:41 am
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SMF
1h 41mnonstop
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1:30 pm - 4:07 pm
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SLC
1h 37mnonstop
$197Delta
Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 6
Southwest Logo
5:00 pm - 9:25 pm
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SMF
5h 25m
2 stops
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8:25 pm - 11:00 pm
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SLC
1h 35mnonstop
$202Southwest
Mon, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 5
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9:25 pm - 12:40 am
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4h 15m
1 stop
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2:00 pm - 7:05 pm
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SLC
4h 05m
1 stop
$207Southwest
Fri, Aug 7 - Wed, Aug 12
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3:41 pm - 5:33 pm
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SMF
26h 52m
2 stops
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11:25 am - 11:44 pm
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11h 19m
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$208Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Salt Lake City to Sacramento flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Salt Lake City to Sacramento, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sacramento, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento, 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 Salt Lake City to Sacramento is August, where tickets cost $221 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $401 and $377 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

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 $307 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento, 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 Salt Lake City to Sacramento, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 55% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

 
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Harriet Baskas

Expert on SLC

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

  • When flying from SLC to SMF, what is the ideal airline?

    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.

  • How can I fly from SLC to SMF?

    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.

  • Can I spend the night at SMF?

    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.

  • What can I do at SLC?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Salt Lake City to Sacramento was $89 for a one-way ticket and $177 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Salt Lake City and Sacramento?

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Salt Lake City to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Salt Lake City and Sacramento.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

    There are nonstop flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $309 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $358 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

    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 Salt Lake City to Sacramento.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

    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 Sacramento with an airline and back to Salt Lake City with another airline. Booking your flights between Salt Lake City and SMF 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 Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

    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 Sacramento from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $156 or less one-way and $189 or less round-trip.
  • If you are traveling through Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) for business and need to catch up on unfinished work before boarding your flight, the airport features an excellent business center that you can utilize. It is equipped with computers with fast internet connectivity. The business center is located between Concourses C and D in Terminal 2.
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF), which acts as your arrival airport when flying from Salt Lake City to Sacramento, is equipped with a lactation suite that nursing mothers can utilize to nurse their infants. You can also use the facilities to change diapers as they feature baby changing tables and comfortable seats. The Mamava pods are situated in Terminals A and B on the Airside.
  • Do you want to grab something to eat while at SMF? The airport features multiple food courts offering different cuisines that you would love to explore. The food concessions are located in Terminals A and B. Additionally, you can take advantage of the vending machines found throughout the airport terminals.
  • Passengers who can’t travel without their pets can now travel without any restrictions through SLC. The airport is pet friendly and features excellent pet relief areas for drinking water, potty service, and stretching their legs. They are equipped with sinks, fire hydrants, and disposable waste bags located in the International Terminal and Terminal 2.
  • SLC is equipped with wheelchair-accessible washrooms, parking lots, and shuttles to help passengers with limited mobility navigate through the airport easily. On the other hand, SMF also offers wheelchair services and extra assistance upon request. Therefore, if you want to utilize these services, ensure that you contact your airline earlier than your travel date.

Prefer to fly direct from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Salt Lake City to Sacramento Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Salt Lake City Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Salt Lake City to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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Direct returns

Sacramento Intl to Salt Lake City

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Sacramento. 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.
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
SEA - SMF
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Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

The crew was nice. Boarding sucked. Instead of loading from the back to the front people just sat wherever and you had to wait for them to move to get to a seat. And the flight was 25 minutes delayed.

I boarded last because of my boarding assignment and was given a middle seat at the back of the plane. I’m 6”1” so it was really tight. I wish I just had a seat assignment instead of a general boarding group. My bag was way at the front and my seat at the back. Was never offered a beverage and had no room to move.

The cabin was very cold with the air conditioning on at a very high level. I used my phone app that displays room temperature and it registered 67 degrees.

Boarding was quick. The flight itself was good. However, no charging ports for cell phones. Also, the food provided was just a few snacks. For a 5-hr flight, I would expect at least a sandwich.

Everything was very good. I will fly Southwest again soon!

Nice and easy. You can't go wrong with the value and quality or Southwest.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Everything was great until I lost my water bottle and they can’t seem to locate it. I know I left it on the plane though.

Smaller plane for a longer flight than my first one. Doesn’t make sense.

Delta needs to step its game up get a more reliable internet service. Internet service was non-existent for this flight.

NEVER MADE THE FLIGHT BECAUSE DELTA SAID THEY CAN NOT

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The delay was ridiculous because nary a word escaped from the gate attendant regarding our flight status. It was a complete joke.

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Although we received an email from Kayak AND the airline, turns out we were not on Frontier’s manifest for the flight. We had to purchase tickets at the gate. Not sure where this transaction fell apart, but it did. We are now disputing the charges for the SLC to PDX flight originally booked through Kayak.

Our flight was cancelled and I spent $800 on a replacement ticket. No refund was awarded other than the cost of my original Frontier ticket. unacceptable...

The worst experience ever!!! They canceled our flight when we arrived at the airport to check in. We asked why is it canceled they told us they don’t know. No apology, very cold and rude. We had to pay for another night at the hotel, we had to call out of work. We won’t be using them anymore in the future!!!

Flying Frontier was a nightmare. From the booking through Kayak, checking in, departing and arriving, I will never recommend Kayak or Frontier.

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