Find Cheap Flights from Oakland to Sacramento (OAK - SAC)

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$273	Alaska 1 stop 14 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Tue, Jun 9	The cheapest round-trip flight from Oakland to Sacramento is currently $273
Cheapest one-way flight	$122	Alaska 1 stop 6 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Oakland to Sacramento is currently $122
Last-minute weekend getaway	$709	Southwest 1 stop 4 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Oakland to Sacramento is currently $709
Cheapest business class flights	$593	Alaska 1 stop 14 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Tue, Jun 9	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Oakland to Sacramento is currently $593

Fastest flight	3 hr 10 min	The fastest flight with stops from Oakland to Sacramento takes 3 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Sacramento is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $185–495
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $295–470

Popular airlines from Oakland to Sacramento

Southwest

from $305

Typical price: $275–550

2529 weekly connecting flights

OAK - SMF Every day
Alaska

from $273

Typical price: $275–760

148 weekly connecting flights

OAK - SMF Every day

Popular airports near Oakland

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 15 min 6 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 30 min 14 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 47 min 35 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 27 min 71 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 Oakland to Sacramento

The cheapest flights from Oakland to Sacramento are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $185 to $495.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Oakland to Sacramento recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $273. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $122.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Oakland to Sacramento is $305, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Oakland to Sacramento is $273, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Oakland to Sacramento starts at $273 from Mon, Jun 1 to Tue, Jun 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $122 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

3 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland to Sacramento.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 2,529 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .

Another popular airline flying from Oakland to Sacramento is:

Alaska offers 148 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Oakland to Sacramento recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $273. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $122.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Oakland to Sacramento is $305, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Oakland to Sacramento is $273, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.

No airline flies direct from Oakland to Sacramento.

There are 2529 Southwest connecting flights from Oakland to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 148 Alaska connecting flights from Oakland 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 Oakland and Sacramento at price $709 is offered by Southwest from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.

No airline flies direct from Oakland to Sacramento.

There are 2529 Southwest connecting flights from Oakland to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 148 Alaska connecting flights from Oakland 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 no direct flights from Oakland to Sacramento.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Oakland 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 Oakland and Sacramento start at $593 from Mon, Jun 1 to Tue, Jun 9 with Alaska.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Oakland and Sacramento start at $273 from Mon, Jun 1 to Tue, Jun 9.

To book business class trips from Oakland 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 Oakland and Sacramento starts at $709 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3 with Southwest.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Oakland and Sacramento at price $709 is offered by Southwest from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.

To find last-minute flight deals from Oakland 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.