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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Sacramento

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Sacramento

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Sacramento.
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Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:43 pmSFO-SMF
16h 43m1 stop
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10:34 am - 7:59 amSMF-SFO
21h 25m1 stop
$162Alaska Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 10:48 amSFO-SMF
27h 28m1 stop
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7:38 pm - 11:50 pmSMF-SFO
4h 12m1 stop
$221Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jul 8 - Thu, Jul 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 10:48 amSFO-SMF
27h 28m1 stop
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7:38 pm - 11:50 pmSMF-SFO
4h 12m1 stop
$222Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 10:43 pmSFO-SMF
24h 44m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:37 am - 9:23 pmSMF-SFO
14h 46m1 stop
$232Alaska Airlines
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Mon, May 19 - Mon, May 26
United Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 7:38 pmSFO-SMF
0h 51mnonstop
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2:30 pm - 3:35 pmSMF-SFO
1h 05mnonstop
$239United Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 10:00 amSFO-SMF
27h 20m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:44 pm - 9:38 pmSMF-SFO
25h 54m1 stop
$278Alaska Airlines
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Mon, May 12 - Mon, May 19
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:35 amSFO-SMF
5h 35m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 10:11 pmSMF-SFO
5h 11m1 stop
$281Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Sun, May 25
United Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 10:30 amSFO-SMF
0h 55mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:11 amSMF-SFO
1h 11mnonstop
$299United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 7:26 pmSFO-SMF
13h 21m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 10:30 pmSMF-SFO
16h 00m1 stop
$323Delta
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 3:56 pmSFO-SMF
20h 08m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 9:01 amSMF-SFO
16h 06m1 stop
$443American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 27
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Sacramento flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Sacramento? 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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Sacramento?

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

When flying from San Francisco to Sacramento, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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Low seasonJuly
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$100
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 89% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Sacramento

When to book flights from San Francisco to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Sacramento

  • Which airline offers a sustainable cheap flight from San Francisco to Sacramento?

    If you want to leave a small carbon footprint as you fly from San Francisco to Sacramento, consider Alaska, an airline that is often cited as being one of the most sustainable in the sky today. Alaska, the most fuel-efficient airline in the US, is making successful strides towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions, reduces waste, recycles, and supports environmental projects around the globe.

  • Where can I rent a car at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)?

    The Rental Car Terminal at SMF is situated in a separate facility that passengers can easily access via a free shuttle that leaves from the arrivals curb approximately every 10 minutes. If you need any add-ons with your rental car, such as a child safety seat or navigation device, mention it when you make your reservation to ensure that the agency has what you need when you arrive to pick up your vehicle.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have exclusive lounges where an economy passenger can wait?

    In Terminal 1, you can pay the door in order to wait at the American Airlines Admirals Club or the Delta Sky Club if you have a ticket for that particular airline. In T3 and the International Terminal, you can access the United Club with a United ticket and an entrance fee. Any ticketed passenger can show a prepaid lounge pass in order to access the Air France-KLM Lounge or the China Airlines Lounge in the International Terminal.

  • Which flights from San Francisco to Sacramento allow luggage on an economy ticket?

    If you purchase an Economy ticket aboard a non-stop flight on United from SFO to SMF, you'll be allowed to bring one carry-on. While the carry-on has no weight restrictions, it must be within 22 x 14 x 9 inches. If you opt to pay to add a checked bag, it must be within 50 lb and 62 inches in total dimensions.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Sacramento was $100 for a one-way ticket and $162 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $218 or less one-way.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a hub for United, Alaska, SkyWest, and other airlines. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is a hub for West Air. Some of the cheapest flights from SFO to SMF are on United or Alaska, and/or operated by SkyWest.
  • Since a United non-stop flight from SFO to SMF is so cheap, you might consider treating yourself to a Business/First Class ticket. Benefits include a contoured leather seat with more recline and legroom, priority boarding and deplaning, a power outlet at your seat, and access to the exclusive United Club Lounge at SFO before departure.
  • Some of the cheapest tickets from SFO to SMF require a self-transfer. While this kind of ticket can be an excellent bargain, before you purchase it, make sure the ticket gives you enough connection time to deplane, collect any checked baggage, possibly get to a different terminal for the next leg of your flight, and check in and go through security again.
  • If you need to send your child to fly alone from San Francisco to Sacramento, a non-stop flight aboard United is a good option. Its cheap price gives you more room to afford the Unaccompanied Minor Service fee. You must purchase the service for kids 5 through 14, while it is optional for kids 15 to 17.
  • A flight aboard United from SFO to SMF offers economy passengers a comfortable seat. You can enjoy 31 inches of seat pitch, streaming entertainment, and the option of purchasing basic web browsing. Since the jet has a 2-2 configuration, you will be in a window or aisle seat.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Sacramento?

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

Direct departures

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, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Wednesday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 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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Direct returns

Sacramento Intl to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Sacramento

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8696 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
8.1Crew
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Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025SFO - HKG
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Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

For an 8.5 hour flight the service on board lacked a bit. Service start was slow, the food was worse than usual and they skipped the snack they were supposed to deliver before landing.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Checkin was painful and slow! Lady didn’t seem to know what was going on and couldn’t explain the delay. Seemed ahe couldnt see the computer scree and we couldn’t hear her talk through her mask.

Plane left & arrived early- 5 Crew great. Wi fi - paid for 2, only 1 worked - so so. Waste of $. Coolie was good

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