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Cheapest round-trip
$331
Typical prices: $410-$649
United Airlines
Sun 12/16Wed 12/26
SAF - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$168
Typical prices: $249-$418
American Airlines
Mon 12/31
SAF - SMF • 1 stop
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 46% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $400 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 5h 44m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Fe to Sacramento (SAF-SMF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Fe to Sacramento

Wed, Dec 16 - Sat, Dec 26
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1:25 pm - 5:46 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 2:45 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SAF Santa Fe
7h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
$331United Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Sat, Dec 26
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10:45 am - 6:08 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 23m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
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6:00 am - 2:45 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SAF Santa Fe
7h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
$336United Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
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6:27 pm - 11:19 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 52m1 stop Los Angeles
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11:14 am - 5:57 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SAF Santa Fe
5h 43m1 stop Los Angeles
$337American Airlines
Thu, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 10
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1:24 pm - 5:42 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 18m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 12:49 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SAF Santa Fe
6h 49m1 stop Denver Intl
$359United Airlines
Thu, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 10
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1:24 pm - 9:13 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 49m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
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5:00 am - 12:49 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SAF Santa Fe
6h 49m1 stop Denver Intl
$364United Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 10:59 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 39m1 stop Los Angeles
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11:29 am - 5:47 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SAF Santa Fe
5h 18m1 stop Los Angeles
$367American Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
United Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 10:29 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:00 am - 5:15 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SAF Santa Fe
7h 15m1 stop Denver Intl
$400United Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
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5:55 pm - 10:29 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:00 am - 5:15 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SAF Santa Fe
8h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
$405United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
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10:45 am - 5:46 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 01m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:10 am - 12:50 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SAF Santa Fe
6h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$425United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
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10:45 am - 5:46 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 01m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:00 am - 2:45 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SAF Santa Fe
4h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
$425United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Fe to Sacramento flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Fe to Sacramento?

Round-trip flights from Santa Fe to Sacramento typically range from $410 to $649. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $331, on United Airlines.

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Key details for Santa Fe to Sacramento flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$168
Beat the crowds with an average 67% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Santa Fe to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Fe to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe to Sacramento?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Santa Fe to Sacramento.

  • How long is a flight from Santa Fe to Sacramento?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Santa Fe to Sacramento. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 42m and 5h 44m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe to Sacramento flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Fe to Sacramento range from $410 to $649, with an average of $492 over the past 12 months. Anything below $410 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Fe 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 $331 to $1,778. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Santa Fe to Sacramento looking right now?

    One-way fares from Santa Fe to Sacramento are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $370.

  • 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 $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Payless

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Santa Fe to Sacramento?

    Flights from Santa Fe to Sacramento usually depart from Santa Fe (SAF) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Santa Fe to Sacramento pass through?

    Connecting flights from Santa Fe to Sacramento most commonly pass through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 74% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 26% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santa Fe to Sacramento?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from Santa Fe to Sacramento. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $410 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $788, a difference of $378.

    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 Santa Fe to Sacramento?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 42m, compared with 5h 44m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Fe and Sacramento?

    Sacramento is 1 hour behind Santa Fe (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • 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 Santa Fe 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 Friday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Friday flights average $410, about $378 less than Thursday fares (48% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Fe to Sacramento trip for February. Fares historically average $264 round-trip in that month - typically $617 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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