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$84
Typical prices: $289-$144
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$44
Typical prices: $89-$210
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Wed 7/1
LAX - SMF • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights to Sacramento

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

Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
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5:57 pm - 7:31 pm
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8:16 pm - 9:46 pm
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1h 30mnonstop
$84Frontier
Wed, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 23
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5:50 pm - 7:23 pm
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1h 33mnonstop
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8:08 pm - 9:40 pm
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$86Frontier
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
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9:30 am - 11:10 am
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$153Southwest
Tue, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 3
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1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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4h 30m
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6:30 pm - 10:55 pm
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4h 25m
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$157Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
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1h 45mnonstop
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8:30 am - 11:35 am
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$160Southwest
Tue, Jul 14 - Wed, Aug 12
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6:15 am - 10:40 am
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4h 25m
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2:10 pm - 7:18 pm
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5h 08m
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$167Delta
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9
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6:59 am - 12:06 pm
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8h 07m
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12:57 pm - 11:58 pm
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$282American Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Sat, May 30
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10:06 am - 9:18 pm
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$307American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
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$359United Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 7
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$366United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Sacramento

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

What is the cheapest flight to Sacramento?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Sacramento was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $84 return. The most popular connection is from Seattle to Sacramento and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $162 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Sacramento?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Sacramento from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Sacramento costs $293 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $41 and departed from Los Angeles. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Los Angeles to Sacramento which costs $197 on average, and Seattle to Sacramento, which costs $297 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Sacramento?

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Sacramento is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $284. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $384 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Sacramento is September, where tickets cost $306 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $643 and $479 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $237.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Sacramento?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Sacramento depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Sacramento is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $364 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Sacramento is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $406.

What is a good deal for flights to Sacramento?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Sacramento, 25% of our users found tickets to Sacramento for the following prices or less: From Los Angeles $111 round-trip, from San Diego $192 round-trip, from Salt Lake City $260 round-trip.

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Flights to Sacramento: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

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May 2024
Security at Sacramento can take longer than you think it might for a small airport.
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Bring a charge / battery for your phone and your own food.

FAQs - booking Sacramento flights

  • What facilities does the airport have for service animals?

    Traveling with pets is no problem at Sacramento International Airport, as there are two service animal relief areas available at the airport. One is outside of Terminal A in an adjacent grassy area on the east side of the building, while for Terminal B, the pet relief area is on a grassy patio deck on the south side of the terminal’s first level by baggage claim.

  • What restaurants are there in Sacramento International Airport?

    California is the mecca for food in the United States. And, fortunately for travelers, Sacramento International Airport matches the State’s reputation. Visitors of the airport can dine at restaurants such as Iron Horse Tavern, Freshii's, and Taylors-Selections by Vino Volo. If you are looking for a quick bite, however, perhaps Squeeze Burger or Peet's Coffee and Tea are more up your alley.

  • Which hotels near Sacramento International Airport offer free transport to and from the airport?

    Yes, many hotels in Sacramento offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off services to hotel guests landing at Sacramento International Airport. Some of the more popular hotel options that include such services are Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Sacramento, Governors Inn Hotel, and Hyatt Regency Sacramento.

  • What shopping options are available at Sacramento International Airport?

    There are many shops at the airport that cater to a variety of shopping needs. For shoppers looking for souvenirs and trinkets, visit Capitol Marketplace and Experience Sacramento; the fashionistas out there, on the other hand, might consider heading over to Erwin Pearl and Details after their flight to Sacramento.

  • Where do most flights to Sacramento depart from?

    Glendale, Los Angeles, and Inglewood are top departures for flights to Sacramento. However, Sacramento International also receives flights from cities across the US, such as Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Charlotte, Detroit, and Washington.

  • How can you get from one terminal to another at Sacramento Internationnal?

    When connecting flights, the next flight may be in a different terminal. Sacramento International's terminals are located in different buildings. You can walk or take a shuttle bus to move from one terminal to another. Walking will take approximately 10 minutes while the shuttle arrives every 10 minutes. It is faster to walk from one terminal to the other terminal.

  • Are there any other airports in Sacramento?

    Apart from Sacramento International, other airports in Sacramento include Mather Airport, which specializes in cargo, Executive Airport, which specializes in general aviation, and Franklin Field, which specializes in flight training activities. Sacramento International is the only airport in Sacramento specializing in passenger flights.

  • How far is Sacramento International from Old Sacramento State Historic Park?

    The State Historic Park often referred to as just Old Sacramento, is an important tourist site in Sacramento. It attracts an estimated 5 million tourists every year. Here you will learn more about Sacramento's cultural history and more about the people of Sacramento. Sacramento International is just about 11 miles from the site. A taxi drive to the park takes about 13 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus though it will take 10 minutes longer. It is faster to take a taxi.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Sacramento?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Sacramento was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $84 return. The most popular connection is from Seattle to Sacramento and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $162 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Sacramento Intl Airport from central Sacramento?

    Sacramento Intl Airport is 9 miles from the center of Sacramento.

  • What is the name of Sacramento’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Sacramento, called Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF). It can also be referred to as Sacramento or Sacramento Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Sacramento?

    On average, a flight to Sacramento costs $293. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $41 and departed from Los Angeles Airport.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sacramento

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Sacramento? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Sacramento for the following prices or less: From San Diego $182, from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl $265, from Chicago O'Hare Intl $332
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Sacramento flight deals.
  • Need a moment of quiet before your flight back home? If you find yourself needing to center yourself or maybe just a quiet space, why not pay a visit to the Quiet Room on the landside of Terminal A?
  • Flying to Sacramento means landing at Sacramento International Airport. The airport is an entrance to many exciting attractions and adventures in Northern and Central California, such as Lake Tahoe. You can also find several museums such as Crocker Art Museum and excellent restaurants. Downtown is also home to the Golden 1 Center, home to the Sacramento Kings basketball team.
  • Before leaving the airport, you should catch a glimpse of the 56-foot-long, 10,000-pound aluminum rabbit. The rabbit sculpture is the centerpiece at Terminal B, one of the two terminals at the airport.
  • Got a few hours before your flight and don’t know what to do? Sacramento International Airport’s art displays are well worth checking out. You can stroll through the airport all the while taking in a plethora of permanent and rotating art exhibits.
  • Infuse your journey with culture before you ever leave the ground. As home to works from internationally renowned artists, Sacramento International gives every traveler the chance to experience artistic inspiration up close in a variety of media. Art displays can be found in Terminal A (Pedestrian bridge) and Terminal (Concourse).
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the primary airport serving Sacramento, the capital of California, and its surrounding areas. There are also two neighboring airports within just over an hour of Sacramento: Sonoma County Airport (STS) and Oakland International Airport (OAK). Both airports offer alternative flight paths for travelers looking to travel to Sacramento.
  • Getting into the city after your flight to Sacramento is easy, thanks to the variety of transport options available. Travelers can choose between taxis, rental cars, buses, and shuttles to help them arrive at their final destination. There is also the unique Yolobus, which connects Sacramento International Airport to cities and destinations all across California.
  • Sacramento International provides excellent customer service, especially with the self-service kiosks. The kiosks are located in the airport lobby close to the ticketing and bag drop-off area. These kiosks are great at saving time.
  • After walking around the airport and taking in the art, you can enjoy a rest at the Cell Phone Lot, a convenient place for people to wait for either family or transportation. The Cell Phone Lot is close to the Interstate 5 entrance/exit, accessible to both terminals. It has only 150 spaces and a three-hour limit for all users.
  • Luggage storage can come in handy when you need to drop off your bags for either a short or long duration, for instance, during a layover. However, when flying to Sacramento International, it is better not to be prepared to carry your luggage everywhere. There are no luggage storage facilities at the airport. Therefore, carry a light suitcase if need be.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Sacramento

 
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Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

10.0 ExcellentRobert, May 2026
LAS - SFO
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Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

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Flights with popular airlines flying to Sacramento

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from the United States to Sacramento according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.