How many flights depart from San Francisco to Sacramento on average per week?

The number of flights available between San Francisco and Sacramento is 64 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 25% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Sacramento on average per day?

The number of flights available between San Francisco and Sacramento is 9 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 8:00, with 38% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Sacramento Intl?

Southwest, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Sacramento Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sacramento Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Sacramento Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R2 101 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Sacramento in 2026/27

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8:20 - 19:22SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

11h 02m1 stop San Diego

8:13 - 17:44SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

9h 31m1 stop San Diego

R4 120Alaska Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

9:50 - 15:10SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

5h 20m1 stop Burbank Bob Hope

13:00 - 18:10SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

5h 10m1 stop San Diego

R4 397Southwest

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

7:03 - 11:50SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

4h 47m1 stop San Diego

14:52 - 21:43SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

6h 51m1 stop San Diego

R4 511Alaska Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 22

6:05 - 13:55SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 50m2 stops San Diego Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:45 - 18:45SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

6h 00m1 stop Burbank Bob Hope

R4 576Southwest

Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 1

8:25 - 9:29SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 04mdirect

14:00 - 15:12SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

1h 12mdirect

R4 706United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11

6:45 - 13:25SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 40m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Ontario

15:30 - 20:15SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

4h 45m1 stop San Diego

R4 853Southwest

Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28

20:45 - 21:42SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

0h 57mdirect

14:00 - 15:12SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

1h 12mdirect

R4 950United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 19

15:31 - 22:29SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 58m1 stop San Diego

7:00 - 14:51SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

7h 51m1 stop San Diego

R5 016Alaska Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

9:00 - 14:05SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

5h 05m1 stop Burbank Bob Hope

8:30 - 14:35SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

6h 05m1 stop Burbank Bob Hope

R5 048Southwest

Thu, Nov 26 - Fri, Nov 27

18:40 - 19:40SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 00mdirect

6:20 - 7:15SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

0h 55mdirect

R5 162United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29

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12:05 - 13:07SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 02mdirect

14:00 - 15:12SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

1h 12mdirect

R5 439United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

18:50 - 19:47SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

0h 57mdirect

11:41 - 12:53SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

1h 12mdirect

R7 312United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21

8:29 - 9:33SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 04mdirect

6:00 - 6:52SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

0h 52mdirect

R8 614United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

7:40 - 16:20SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Denver Intl

8:55 - 14:05SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

5h 10m2 stops Santa Barbara San Diego

R10 341Southwest

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

16:25 - 20:26SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

4h 01m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

20:19 - 21:45SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

1h 26mdirect

R12 116United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21

22:55 - 23:57SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 02mdirect

6:00 - 6:52SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

0h 52mdirect

R13 467United Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24

22:50 - 10:52SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

12h 02m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

6:00 - 6:52SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

0h 52mdirect

R14 656United Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24

22:55 - 23:57SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 02mdirect

6:00 - 6:52SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

0h 52mdirect

R14 689United Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24

18:45 - 22:59SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

4h 14m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

11:42 - 12:53SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

1h 11mdirect

R15 454United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

18:37 - 19:38SFO San Francisco-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 01mdirect

7:49 - 12:28SMF Sacramento Intl-SFO San Francisco

4h 39m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

R15 845United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 22

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Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Sacramento

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Alaska Airlines

Oct 14

SFO8:20San Francisco

11h 02m

1 stop

SMF19:22Sacramento Intl

Oct 21

SMF8:13Sacramento Intl

9h 31m

1 stop

SFO17:44San Francisco

R4 120

Alaska Airlines

Oct 22

SFO7:03San Francisco

4h 47m

1 stop

SMF11:50Sacramento Intl

Oct 22

SMF14:52Sacramento Intl

6h 51m

1 stop

SFO21:43San Francisco

R4 511

Alaska Airlines

Oct 10

SFO15:31San Francisco

6h 58m

1 stop

SMF22:29Sacramento Intl

Oct 17

SMF7:00Sacramento Intl

7h 51m

1 stop

SFO14:51San Francisco

R5 016

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Sacramento

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Sacramento flight tickets

United Airlines

Oct 8

SFO8:25San Francisco

1h 04m

SMF9:29Sacramento Intl

Oct 11

SMF14:00Sacramento Intl

1h 12m

SFO15:12San Francisco

R4 706

United Airlines

Oct 5

SFO20:45San Francisco

0h 57m

SMF21:42Sacramento Intl

Oct 19

SMF14:00Sacramento Intl

1h 12m

SFO15:12San Francisco

R4 950

United Airlines

Nov 25

SFO18:40San Francisco

1h 00m

SMF19:40Sacramento Intl

Nov 29

SMF6:20Sacramento Intl

0h 55m

SFO7:15San Francisco

R5 162

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7:00-14:51

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R5 016

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SFO San Francisco - SMF Sacramento Intl

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Thu 26/11

9:00-14:05

1 stop5h 05m

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Fri 27/11

8:30-14:35

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SFO San Francisco - SMF Sacramento Intl

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Wed 25/11

18:40-19:40

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Sun 29/11

6:20-7:15

Nonstop0h 55m

R5 162

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from San Francisco, with most prices found around R0. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Sacramento from San Francisco during January instead. Flights to Sacramento in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around R0.

How have San Francisco to Sacramento flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for San Francisco to Sacramento flights are approximately 8% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Sacramento

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Sacramento according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	R2 101
Direct flights	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Sacramento	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Sacramento from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is R2 101. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Sacramento found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R4 120.

Direct flights go from San Francisco to Sacramento on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in Sacramento. From San Francisco there are direct flights to Sacramento Intl (SMF).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Sacramento

How far is San Francisco to Sacramento Intl by plane?
A flight from San Francisco to Sacramento Intl will travel around 119,2 km.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sacramento Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Sacramento Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Sacramento?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Francisco and Sacramento, the leading plane model is Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets), making up 28,57% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 200 with 14,29%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 14,29%, and Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet with 14,29%.

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