Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento (LAX - SAC)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$84	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jun 26 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento is currently $84
Cheapest one-way flight	$33	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento is currently $33
Last-minute weekend getaway	$178	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Sacramento is currently $178
Cheapest business class flights	$296	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento is currently $296

Fastest flight	1 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento takes 1 hr 20 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 Los Angeles to Sacramento is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $70–200
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $115–210

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Sacramento

Southwest

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $155–330

32 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - SMF Every day

986 weekly connecting flights

LAX - SMF Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $223

Typical price: $155–360

41 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - SMF Every day
United

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $150–340

21 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - SMF Every day

297 weekly connecting flights

LAX - SMF Every day
American

Nonstop

from $229

Typical price: $165–365

19 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - SMF Every day

152 weekly connecting flights

LAX - SMF Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $84

Typical price: $85–255

7 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - SMF Every day

18 weekly connecting flights

LAX - SMF Every day
Alaska

from $299

Typical price: $300–460

156 weekly connecting flights

LAX - SMF Every day

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Sacramento

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $70 to $200.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $84. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $33.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento is $221, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento is $223, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento is $221, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento is $229, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento is $84, flying from Jun 26 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento is $299, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento starts at $84 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $33 and departs on Wed, Jun 24.

1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Sacramento.

The hot, dry, sunny summer months (May–Sep) are popular with visitors. Staged mostly in venues around Old Sacramento, the Sacramento Music Festival (May) focuses on jazz and blues. Sacramento Pride (Jun) is the city's main LGBT festival, and incorporates a parade, music and diverse market vendors. The California State Fair (Jul) features pop music concerts, exhibitions and a fairground. Winter (Dec–Feb) is mild with regular rainfall.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Sacramento.
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 Los Angeles to Sacramento 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 Los Angeles to Sacramento.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 41 nonstop flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 32 nonstop flights and 986 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Sacramento are:

United offers 21 nonstop flights and 297 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
American offers 19 nonstop flights and 152 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 18 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
Alaska offers 156 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $84. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $33.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento is $221, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento is $223, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento is $221, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento is $229, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento is $84, flying from Jun 26 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento is $299, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.

Delta, Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Los Angeles to Sacramento.

There are 32 Southwest direct flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 41 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento 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 Los Angeles and Sacramento at price $178 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Delta, Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Los Angeles to Sacramento.

There are 32 Southwest direct flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 41 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento 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 Los Angeles to Sacramento on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Sacramento start at $84 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento, 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 Los Angeles and Sacramento start at $296 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Sacramento start at $84 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Sacramento, 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 Los Angeles and Sacramento starts at $178 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Sacramento at price $178 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Sacramento, 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.