Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Phoenix (SAC - PHX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sacramento to Phoenix and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$90	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is currently $90
Cheapest nonstop flights	$313	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is currently $313
Last-minute weekend getaway	$232	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sacramento to Phoenix is currently $232
Cheapest business class flights	$418	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is currently $418

Fastest flight	1 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Sacramento to Phoenix takes 1 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Phoenix is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $155–300
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $245–400

Popular airlines from Sacramento to Phoenix

Southwest

Nonstop

from $313

Typical price: $230–500

46 weekly nonstop flights

SMF - PHX Every day

1354 weekly connecting flights

SMF - PHX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $245

Typical price: $225–520

34 weekly nonstop flights

SMF - PHX Every day

113 weekly connecting flights

SMF - PHX Every day
Alaska

from $294

Typical price: $230–520

160 weekly connecting flights

SMF - PHX Every day
United

from $349

Typical price: $255–495

133 weekly connecting flights

SMF - PHX Every day
Delta

from $333

Typical price: $265–610

117 weekly connecting flights

SMF - PHX Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $175–395

19 weekly connecting flights

SMF - PHX Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 16 min 9 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 1 hr 39 min 81 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 1 hr 55 min 87 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 1 hr 30 min 71 mi

Popular airports near Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Phoenix United States 12 min 3 mi
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

Phoenix United States 25 mi
Tucson International Airport (TUS)

Tucson United States 1 hr 54 min 112 mi
Scottsdale Airport (SCF)

Phoenix United States 31 min 15 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to Phoenix

The cheapest flights from Sacramento to Phoenix are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $155 to $300.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $313, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $245, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $294, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $333, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Phoenix starts at $180 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Sacramento to Phoenix.

Most visitors arrive Dec–May, when the weather is warm and dry. Summers (May–Sep) are very hot. Local events include the Phoenix Open professional golf tournament (late Jan–early Feb), the Arizona State Fair (Oct) and the Arizona National Livestock Show (Dec).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sacramento to Phoenix.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sacramento to Phoenix really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sacramento to Phoenix.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 46 nonstop flights and 1,354 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sacramento to Phoenix are:

American offers 34 nonstop flights and 113 connecting flights per week. American flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
Alaska offers 160 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
United offers 133 connecting flights per week. United flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
Delta offers 117 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
Frontier offers 19 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sacramento and Phoenix.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $313, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $245, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $294, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $333, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

Southwest and American fly direct from Sacramento to Phoenix.

There are 46 Southwest direct flights from Sacramento to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 American direct flights from Sacramento to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and Phoenix at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Southwest and American fly direct from Sacramento to Phoenix.

There are 46 Southwest direct flights from Sacramento to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 American direct flights from Sacramento to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Sacramento to Phoenix on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sacramento and Phoenix start at $313 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sacramento to Phoenix, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sacramento and Phoenix start at $418 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sacramento and Phoenix start at $180 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from Sacramento to Phoenix, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sacramento and Phoenix starts at $232 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and Phoenix at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to Phoenix, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.