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Cheapest round-trip
$169
Typical prices: $319-$329
Frontier
Wed 8/5Wed 8/12
SFO - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$239
Typical prices: $319-$329
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Sat 8/8Sun 8/9
SFO - SMF • Non-stop
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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

Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
Frontier Logo
8:23 pm - 5:33 pm
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SMF
21h 10m
1 stop
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8:08 pm - 8:10 pm
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SFO
24h 02m
2 stops
$169Frontier
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
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8:23 pm - 5:33 pm
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SMF
21h 10m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:07 pm - 4:36 pm
SMF
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23h 29m
1 stop
$176Frontier
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16
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9:27 am - 3:40 pm
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SMF
6h 13m
1 stop
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11:54 am - 4:37 pm
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4h 43m
1 stop
$223Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
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4:31 pm - 9:36 am
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SMF
17h 05m
1 stop
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10:13 am - 5:49 pm
SMF
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7h 36m
1 stop
$235Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 9
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5:15 pm - 6:23 pm
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SMF
1h 08mnonstop
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6:00 am - 6:54 am
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SFO
0h 54mnonstop
$239United Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
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7:40 am - 1:20 pm
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SMF
5h 40m
1 stop
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4:20 pm - 9:40 pm
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5h 20m
1 stop
$240Southwest
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
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11:30 am - 3:45 pm
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4h 15m
1 stop
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8:55 am - 2:05 pm
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5h 10m
2 stops
$246Southwest
Sat, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 10
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8:23 pm - 5:33 pm
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21h 10m
1 stop
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6:28 pm - 10:25 am
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15h 57m
1 stop
$248Frontier
Mon, Jul 27 - Wed, Aug 5
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10:23 pm - 4:04 pm
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SMF
41h 41m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
5:07 pm - 8:43 am
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SFO
15h 36m
1 stop
$249Frontier
Mon, Jul 27 - Thu, Aug 6
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10:23 pm - 4:04 pm
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SMF
41h 41m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
7:44 pm - 9:25 pm
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SFO
25h 41m
1 stop
$253Frontier
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Sacramento departing in August.

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 Friday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Sacramento is January, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $662 and $517 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco 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 $239 on average.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Sacramento

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SMF

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.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

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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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$103
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 31% lower on average.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Sacramento was $103 for a one-way ticket and $169 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 aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Sacramento?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 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 $273 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?

 
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.
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Sacramento Intl to San Francisco

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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.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9944 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
SFO - LAX
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Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

How they treated my luggage was horrible. And foods are not edible… Flight attendants were not listening my request. Etc

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