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

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles 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 Sacramento to Los Angeles is currently $84
Cheapest one-way flight	$33	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles 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 Sacramento to Los Angeles is currently $178
Cheapest business class flights	$312	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jun 26 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles is currently $312

Fastest flight	1 hr 27 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles takes 1 hr 27 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 Los Angeles is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $70–210
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $125–220

Popular airlines from Sacramento to Los Angeles

Southwest

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $155–335

32 weekly nonstop flights

SMF - LAX Every day

980 weekly connecting flights

SMF - LAX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $223

Typical price: $155–360

41 weekly nonstop flights

SMF - LAX Every day
United

Nonstop

from $219

Typical price: $150–340

21 weekly nonstop flights

SMF - LAX Every day

304 weekly connecting flights

SMF - LAX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $165–370

19 weekly nonstop flights

SMF - LAX Every day

167 weekly connecting flights

SMF - LAX Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $84

Typical price: $90–240

7 weekly nonstop flights

SMF - LAX Every day

14 weekly connecting flights

SMF - LAX Every day
Alaska

from $299

Typical price: $305–460

156 weekly connecting flights

SMF - LAX Every day

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 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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $70 to $210.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles 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 Sacramento to Los Angeles is $221, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles is $223, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles is $219, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles is $221, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles is $84, flying from Jun 26 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles is $299, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles starts at $84 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $33 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

1 hr 27 min is the shortest flight time from Sacramento to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

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

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

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 32 nonstop flights and 980 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles are:

United offers 21 nonstop flights and 304 connecting flights per week. United flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
American offers 19 nonstop flights and 167 connecting flights per week. American flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Alaska offers 156 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles 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 Sacramento to Los Angeles is $221, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles is $223, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles is $219, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles is $221, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles is $84, flying from Jun 26 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles is $299, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.

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

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

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sacramento and Los Angeles 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 Sacramento to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles start at $312 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28 with Frontier.

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

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

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

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