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$97 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Sacramento

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Sacramento (SFO-SMF)

 
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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Sacramento

Tue, Oct 14 - Wed, Nov 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 12:16 pmSFO-SMF
25h 46m1 stop
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7:00 am - 9:44 pmSMF-SFO
14h 44m1 stop
$163Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 18
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7:20 am - 10:48 amSFO-SMF
27h 28m1 stop
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7:38 pm - 8:00 amSMF-SFO
12h 22m1 stop
$173Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Tue, Nov 18
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:16 am - 6:55 pmSFO-SMF
8h 39m1 stop
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7:39 pm - 9:44 pmSMF-SFO
26h 05m1 stop
$183Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Jul 7 - Sun, Jul 13
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 7:41 pmSFO-SMF
0h 51mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 11:36 amSMF-SFO
1h 06mnonstop
$189United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 9 - Wed, Aug 13
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:48 amSFO-SMF
4h 48m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:38 pm - 11:50 pmSMF-SFO
4h 12m1 stop
$195Hawaiian Airlines
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Sun, Oct 12 - Sat, Nov 22
United Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 10:05 amSFO-SMF
0h 55mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 3:14 pmSMF-SFO
1h 04mnonstop
$239United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 1
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:48 amSFO-SMF
4h 48m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:38 pm - 11:50 pmSMF-SFO
4h 12m1 stop
$291Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 1
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8:45 am - 9:41 amSFO-SMF
0h 56mnonstop
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7:38 pm - 11:50 pmSMF-SFO
4h 12m1 stop
$491
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Tue, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 1
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8:45 am - 9:41 amSFO-SMF
0h 56mnonstop
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7:38 pm - 11:50 pmSMF-SFO
4h 12m1 stop
$492
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Sun, Jul 13 - Sun, Jul 13
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:21 amSFO-SMF
4h 51m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:34 pm - 8:37 amSMF-SFO
14h 03m1 stop
$549American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Sacramento

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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SFO

Take advantage of curbside check-in at SFO for a smoother departure. United, Delta, and Southwest offer this service for a tip.

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SMF

For easy access to Sacramento, use rideshare services at SMF. Terminal A's pickup is right outside baggage claim.

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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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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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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 Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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Low seasonAugust
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$97
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 78% increase in price.
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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.
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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 $97 for a one-way ticket and $163 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 and $239 or less round-trip.
  • 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Sacramento Intl.
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, +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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Direct returns

Sacramento Intl to San Francisco

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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Reviews of the 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Sacramento? 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 8810 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.0Entertainment
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
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Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

10.0 ExcellentElena, Jun 2025SFO - EWR
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Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

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. 👍👍

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