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Cheapest round-trip
$360
Typical prices: $294-$593
Alaska Airlines
Wed 12/12Fri 12/14
SBP - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$203
Typical prices: $182-$350
Alaska Airlines
Mon 1/1
SBP - SMF • 1 stop
When to travel
January
Cheapest • 37% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Los Angeles (LAX)
Cheapest • Avg $445 (round-trip)
San Francisco (SFO)
Shortest trip • 4h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento (SBP-SMF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento

Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14
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6:00 am - 5:48 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SMF Sacramento Intl
11h 48m1 stop San Diego
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8:11 pm - 11:43 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
3h 32m1 stop San Diego
$360Alaska Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8
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3:11 pm - 5:48 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SMF Sacramento Intl
26h 37m1 stop San Diego
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7:07 am - 11:43 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
16h 36m1 stop San Diego
$363Alaska Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:00 am - 2:07 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 07m1 stop San Diego
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7:07 am - 2:31 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
7h 24m1 stop San Diego
$370Alaska Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8
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3:11 pm - 5:48 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SMF Sacramento Intl
26h 37m1 stop San Diego
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7:07 am - 11:43 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
16h 36m1 stop San Diego
$383Alaska Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8
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7:06 pm - 2:10 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SMF Sacramento Intl
19h 04m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego
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9:21 am - 11:43 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
14h 22m1 stop San Diego
$414Alaska Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8
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7:06 pm - 5:48 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SMF Sacramento Intl
22h 42m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego
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4:47 pm - 11:43 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
6h 56m1 stop San Diego
$439Alaska Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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2:24 pm - 6:06 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SMF Sacramento Intl
3h 42m1 stop San Francisco
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11:45 am - 3:50 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
4h 05m1 stop San Francisco
$442United Airlines
Tue, Dec 22 - Sun, Dec 27
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5:16 pm - 11:59 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 43m1 stop San Diego
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6:41 am - 4:36 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
9h 55m1 stop San Diego
$445Alaska Airlines
Sun, Dec 27 - Wed, Dec 30
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6:00 am - 9:39 amSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SMF Sacramento Intl
3h 39m1 stop San Francisco
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7:48 pm - 11:44 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
3h 56m1 stop Los Angeles
$447United Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:00 am - 2:07 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 07m1 stop San Diego
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12:51 pm - 7:54 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
7h 03m2 stops Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld Portland
$449Alaska Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Luis Obispo to Sacramento flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento?

Round-trip flights from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento typically range from $294 to $593. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $360, on Alaska Airlines.

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Key details for San Luis Obispo to Sacramento flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$203
Beat the crowds with an average 71% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 91% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento

When to book flights from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento

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Your San Luis Obispo to Sacramento flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento.

  • How long is a flight from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 08m and 4h 25m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Luis Obispo to Sacramento flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento range from $294 to $593, with an average of $440 over the past 12 months. Anything below $294 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $360 to $1,493. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $478, which is 102% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF)?

    Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Payless

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento?

    Flights from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento usually depart from San Luis Obispo County (SBP) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento pass through?

    Connecting flights from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento most commonly pass through:

    • San Francisco (SFO) - 70% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) - 30% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 74% on flights from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $231 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $886, a difference of $655.

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento?

    Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 08m, compared with 4h 25m via San Francisco (SFO).

  • What popular places can I visit in Sacramento?

    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.

Your guide to booking San Luis Obispo to Sacramento flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $231, about $655 less than Friday fares (74% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Luis Obispo to Sacramento trip for January. Fares historically average $276 round-trip in that month - typically $610 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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