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August 18 - August 19

Cheapest

Best

LAX - Sacramento

$114

$64

Round trip

August 12 - August 19

Cheapest

LAX - Sacramento

$106

$64

Round trip

August 12 - August 15

LAX - Sacramento

$113

$80

Round trip

August 20 - August 25

LAX - Sacramento

$113

$81

Round trip

August 11 - August 13

Earliest

LAX - Sacramento

$114

$81

Round trip

August 11 - August 15

Earliest

LAX - Sacramento

$113

$81

Round trip

August 26 - August 29

LAX - Sacramento

$113

$81

Round trip

September 12 - September 15

LAX - Sacramento

$149

$81

Round trip

October 22 - October 27

LAX - Sacramento

$140

$81

Round trip

October 19 - October 27

LAX - Sacramento

$132

$81

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Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento

Fares for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento typically range from $84–$511, with a median of $169. Right now, prices are above the typical level for this route. Currently, about 24% of recent fares are considered a good price, indicating that competitive deals are available for travelers.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Sacramento takes about 3h 7m, including any connections. This duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival, encompassing both direct and connecting itineraries.

When considering flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento, 57.1% of recent fares are for non-stop itineraries, meaning a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Sacramento is often in April, with a median fare of $88. Following closely are September, with a median of $89, and October, where the median fare is $94. These months offer the most budget-friendly options for this route.

The distance between Los Angeles and Sacramento is approximately 600 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, making it a convenient option for regional travel.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento

Regular price: $84 - $180

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento is between $84 and $180. The current lowest deal is $64 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 18 to Aug 19.

now $64

Low $84

High $180

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Sacramento

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Sacramento is April, with a median price of $88. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $607. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $88

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $607

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Feb

Mar

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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Sacramento

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Stockton

Los Angeles (LAX) - Stockton (SCK)

Frontier Airlines

$298

$215

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Sacramento

Los Angeles (LAX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$107

$98

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Sacramento

Los Angeles (LAX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$107

$98

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Sacramento

Los Angeles (LAX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$114

$97

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Sacramento

Los Angeles (LAX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$114

$81

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Sacramento

Los Angeles (LAX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$113

$81

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento

3 nights

Jul 3 - Jul 6

$298 → $215

28%

5 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 5

$298 → $222

25%

3 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 15

$149 → $81

46%

1 night

Oct 26 - Oct 27

$143 → $81

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Sacramento

Los Angeles - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Sacramento are below the typical level at $64.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, September, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Short-haul flights average 3h 7m

Flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento typically take 3 hours and 7 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals, mixed direct options

Deals for this route are frequent, with 57.1% of recent fares being direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available on 24% of deals

Historically, 24% of deals from Los Angeles to Sacramento are considered good prices.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$64

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento.

📍 ~16 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$64

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a major secondary hub for the region with extensive domestic coverage.

📍 ~120 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$160

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is the primary international gateway for Northern California with the highest frequency of flights.

📍 ~140 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$55

San Jose International (SJC)

San Jose International is a reliable domestic hub with strong West Coast connectivity, good for South Bay routes.

📍 ~160 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$57

Stockton Metropolitan (SCK)

Stockton Metropolitan is geographically the closest alternative to Sacramento, offering a very small terminal.

📍 ~80 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$165

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is convenient for travelers on the western side of the Sacramento valley.

📍 ~120 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$129

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

44% AI deal score

$725

From LAX

Elite

Aug 12

Sacramento, United States

44% AI deal score

$417

From LAX

Elite

Aug 18

Sacramento, United States

44% AI deal score

$417

From LAX

Elite

Jun 17

Sacramento, United States

44% AI deal score

Sacramento, United States

33% AI deal score

$623

From LAX

Elite

Jun 22

Sacramento, United States

33% AI deal score

$663

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Historically, booking flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $208. Prices tend to increase for bookings made closer to the travel date. For instance, flights booked 7-13 days out average $612, while those booked 14-27 days in advance average $335. Planning ahead by at least two months generally offers the best value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento is considered to be $84 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $169. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $511 or less. Travelers aiming for the best value should target prices at or below the good price threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Sacramento are April, September, and October. In April, the median price was $88, while in September it was $89, and in October it was $94. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $169. Travelers looking for the best deals should consider these months for their trips.

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