Can I fly direct from Dallas to Sacramento?

Yes, direct flights from Dallas to Sacramento are available, though they represent a minority of options. Historically, approximately 30% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes should be aware of this distribution.

What's the flight time from Dallas to Sacramento?

The typical direct flight time from Dallas to Sacramento is 3 hours and 48 minutes, covering a distance of 2298 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 6 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey. The duration varies based on the number of stops.

Should I set a price alert for Dallas to Sacramento flights?

Based on historical trends, flights from Dallas to Sacramento are frequently discounted. This route is classified as one with frequent deal availability. Setting a price alert can be a beneficial strategy to monitor price changes. Given the frequent fluctuations, an alert could help travelers secure a more favorable fare.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Dallas to Sacramento

2026-12-01 – 2026-12-07
DFW - Sacramento
82% AI deal score
$322
$134
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Dallas to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Dallas to Sacramento

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Dallas to Sacramento, fares typically range from $320–$730, with a median of $490. Right now, current fares are below the typical level. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significantly cheaper fare than the median can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dallas to Sacramento? The data indicates that January is the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $291. Following January, November also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $350. October is another relatively inexpensive option, showing a median fare of $371.

A typical journey from Dallas to Sacramento covers a distance of 2298 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance means you can expect a flight that is neither very short nor extremely long, often involving a few hours in the air.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 0.3% of recent fares being direct flights from Dallas to Sacramento. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. A typical journey, including connections, takes about 12h 9m. If you manage to find a rare non-stop flight, the journey time would be approximately 3h 48m.

How much is a round trip from Dallas to Sacramento

Regular price: $255 - $364

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

The regular price range for flights from Dallas to Sacramento is typically between $255 and $364. The current lowest deal is $132 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 8-Dec 15.

now $132

Low $255

High $364

The cheapest time to fly from Dallas to Sacramento

Flights from DFW to SAC are cheapest in January, with a median price of $291. The most expensive month to fly is May, with a median price of $3860. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $291

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,860

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Direct flights from Dallas to Sacramento

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dallas to Sacramento

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Sacramento

Dallas (DFW) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$291

$242

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Sacramento

Dallas (DFW) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$263

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Sacramento

Dallas (DFW) - Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$310

$256

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Sacramento

Dallas (DFW) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$310

$196

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Sacramento

Dallas (DFW) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$301

$205

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Sacramento

Dallas (DFW) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$285

$211

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dallas to Sacramento

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$333 → $138

59%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$322 → $134

58%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

$341 → $154

55%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$341 → $154

55%

Popular Airports to fly from Dallas to Sacramento

Dallas - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Dallas to Sacramento are below the typical level at $132.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $291.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 48m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Dallas to Sacramento is 3h 48m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are typical

About 30% of recent flights from Dallas to Sacramento are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has 94 direct deals from Dallas to Sacramento, with a median price of $132.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Dallas to Sacramento are frequent, appearing across 30-day windows.

Dallas main airports to depart from

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International is a convenient option for flights from Dallas to Sacramento.

📍 ~26 km from Dallas city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$74

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Dallas Love Field is another airport to consider for your trip from Dallas to Sacramento.

📍 ~9 km from Dallas city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$327

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport is a great choice for travelers flying from Dallas to Sacramento.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$125

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a major hub with extensive flight options, often a convenient alternative to SFO.

📍 ~120 km from Sacramento (reachable by car, subject to Bay Area commuter traffic).

💸 Flights from ~$83

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

Sacramento, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,293

$1,215

Save $78

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Dallas to Sacramento is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $533. Booking 7-13 days out saw average prices around $1232, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in prices averaging $1833. Planning ahead by at least two weeks generally offers more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Dallas to Sacramento was considered to be $320 or less. The median price for this route was $490. Prices above $730 were typically in the more expensive range. Comparing prices to the $320 threshold can help identify a favorable offer.

Historically, January has offered the cheapest flights from Dallas to Sacramento, with a median price of $291. November and October also showed lower median prices, at $350 and $371 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $490. Travelers seeking lower fares might consider planning their trips during these months.

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Dallas to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Dallas to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Dallas to Sacramento

Regular price: $255 - $364

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

The regular price range for flights from Dallas to Sacramento is typically between $255 and $364. The current lowest deal is $132 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 8-Dec 15.

now $132

Low $255

High $364

The cheapest time to fly from Dallas to Sacramento

January

Cheapest

Flights from $291

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,860

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Feb

Mar

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