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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Sacramento is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$90	Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Phoenix to Sacramento is currently $90
Cheapest nonstop flights	$313	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Phoenix to Sacramento is currently $313
Last-minute weekend getaway	$256	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Phoenix to Sacramento is currently $256
Cheapest business class flights	$418	Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Phoenix to Sacramento is currently $418

Fastest flight	1 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Phoenix to Sacramento 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 Phoenix to Sacramento is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–200
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $215–355

Popular airlines from Phoenix to Sacramento

Southwest

Nonstop

from $313

Typical price: $230–510

46 weekly nonstop flights

PHX - SMF Every day

1348 weekly connecting flights

PHX - SMF Every day
American

Nonstop

from $313

Typical price: $225–520

34 weekly nonstop flights

PHX - SMF Every day

107 weekly connecting flights

PHX - SMF Every day
United

from $365

Typical price: $255–500

155 weekly connecting flights

PHX - SMF Every day
Alaska

from $305

Typical price: $230–520

154 weekly connecting flights

PHX - SMF Every day
Delta

from $333

Typical price: $265–610

122 weekly connecting flights

PHX - SMF Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $175–400

24 weekly connecting flights

PHX - SMF Every day

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

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 Phoenix to Sacramento

The cheapest flights from Phoenix to Sacramento are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $140 to $200.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Sacramento 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 Phoenix to Sacramento is $313, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Sacramento is $313, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Sacramento is $365, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Sacramento is $305, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Sacramento is $333, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to Sacramento is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Sacramento starts at $180 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Fri, Jun 5.

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

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 46 nonstop flights and 1,348 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .

Other popular airlines flying from Phoenix to Sacramento are:

American offers 34 nonstop flights and 107 connecting flights per week. American flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
United offers 155 connecting flights per week. United flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
Alaska offers 154 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
Delta offers 122 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
Frontier offers 24 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Sacramento 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 Phoenix to Sacramento is $313, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Sacramento is $313, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Sacramento is $365, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Sacramento is $305, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Sacramento is $333, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to Sacramento is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

Southwest and American fly direct from Phoenix to Sacramento.

There are 46 Southwest direct flights from Phoenix to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 American direct flights from Phoenix 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 Phoenix and Sacramento at price $256 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Southwest and American fly direct from Phoenix to Sacramento.

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

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

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

To book business class trips from Phoenix 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 Phoenix and Sacramento starts at $256 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Phoenix and Sacramento at price $256 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Phoenix 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.