Can I fly direct from Sacramento to Atlanta?

Direct flights from Sacramento to Atlanta are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 10% of flights on this route are direct. For flights that include stops, travelers typically experience 2 stopovers. This suggests that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common for this route.

How long does it take to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta?

A direct flight from Sacramento to Atlanta typically takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 3360 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to approximately 9 hours and 39 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their journey.

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

Historically, flights from Sacramento to Atlanta are classified as a regular deal route. This indicates that price fluctuations and deals occur with sufficient frequency to make price alerts beneficial. Setting an alert can help you track changes and potentially secure a more favorable price for your travel.

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Sacramento to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Atlanta

The journey from Sacramento to Atlanta covers a distance of 3360 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route. Right now, fares to Atlanta from Sacramento are above the typical level, with recent prices typically ranging from $397–$837 and a median of $556. New deals show up several times a week, offering regular opportunities for travelers seeking cheap flights from Sacramento to Atlanta.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta, the data indicates that August is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $359. This is followed by January, where the median fare is $373, and February, with a median fare of $377.

Most itineraries for flights from Sacramento to Atlanta connect at least once, with only 0.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Sacramento to Atlanta, including connections, takes approximately 19h 46m. For the rare direct flights from Sacramento to Atlanta, the flight time is around 4h 30m.

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Atlanta

Regular price: $284 - $564

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

The regular price range for this route is $284 to $564. The current lowest deal is $208 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 10-Nov 13.

now $208

Low $284

High $564

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta is August, with a median price of $359. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1514. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $359

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,514

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sacramento to Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Atlanta

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Atlanta

Sacramento (SMF) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$381

$409

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Atlanta

Sacramento (SMF) - Atlanta (ATL)

Southwest Airlines

$349

$297

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Atlanta

Sacramento (SMF) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$326

$249

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Atlanta

Sacramento (SMF) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$303

$252

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Atlanta

Sacramento (SMF) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$305

$252

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Atlanta

Sacramento (SMF) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$365

$265

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$601 → $245

59%

8 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 10

$329 → $142

57%

16 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 18

$303 → $142

53%

5 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 17

$353 → $223

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta

Sacramento - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Sacramento to Atlanta are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August has the lowest median price at $359 for flights from Sacramento to Atlanta.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 30m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from Sacramento to Atlanta is 4h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 90% of available routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has the most direct deals

Frontier Airlines offers 94 direct deals from Sacramento to Atlanta, more than any other carrier.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Sacramento to Atlanta appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights from Sacramento to Atlanta.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$236

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a major hub for flights arriving from Sacramento.

📍 ~13 km from Atlanta city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$238

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International is a robust alternative with diverse carrier options and full cabin class variety.

📍 ~230 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$394

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Dec 05

Atlanta, United States

87% AI deal score

$2,012

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From SMF

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Dec 03

Atlanta, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,916

$1,263

Save $653

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Business Class

From SMF

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Dec 05

Atlanta, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,847

$1,260

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Business Class

From SMF

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Dec 05

Atlanta, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,864

$1,336

Save $528

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SMF

Elite

Nov 13

Atlanta, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,749

$1,310

Save $439

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SMF

Elite

Dec 05

Atlanta, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,838

$1,340

Save $498

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SMF

Elite

Dec 05

Atlanta, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,916

$1,383

Save $533

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Business Class

From SMF

Elite

Nov 16

Atlanta, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,882

$1,384

Save $498

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Business Class

From SMF

Elite

Nov 15

Atlanta, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,665

$1,300

Save $365

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SMF

Elite

Nov 13

Atlanta, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,665

$1,300

Save $365

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SMF

Elite

Dec 05

Atlanta, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,771

$1,353

Save $418

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SMF

Elite

Dec 05

Atlanta, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,772

$1,353

Save $419

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Sacramento to Atlanta is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $623. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1307. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows a higher average price of $794 compared to the best window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta is considered to be $397 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $556. Prices can go higher, with 75% of tickets observed costing $837 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $397 can help secure a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta include August, with a median price of $359, and January, with a median price of $373. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $377. The annual median price for this route is $556, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Sacramento to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Atlanta

Most itineraries for flights from Sacramento to Atlanta connect at least once, with only 0.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Sacramento to Atlanta, including connections, takes approximately 19h 46m. For the rare direct flights from Sacramento to Atlanta, the flight time is around 4h 30m.

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Atlanta

Regular price: $284 - $564

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

The regular price range for this route is $284 to $564. The current lowest deal is $208 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 10-Nov 13.

now $208

Low $284

High $564

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta

August

Cheapest

Flights from $359

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,514

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sacramento to Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Atlanta

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Atlanta

Sacramento (SMF) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$381

$409

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Atlanta

Sacramento (SMF) - Atlanta (ATL)

Southwest Airlines

$349

$297

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Atlanta

Sacramento (SMF) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$326

$249

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Atlanta

Sacramento (SMF) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$303

$252

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Atlanta

Sacramento (SMF) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$305

$252

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Atlanta

Sacramento (SMF) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$365

$265

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$601 → $245

59%

8 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 10

$329 → $142

57%

16 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 18

$303 → $142

53%

5 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 17

$353 → $223

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta

Sacramento - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Sacramento to Atlanta are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August has the lowest median price at $359 for flights from Sacramento to Atlanta.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 30m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from Sacramento to Atlanta is 4h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 90% of available routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has the most direct deals

Frontier Airlines offers 94 direct deals from Sacramento to Atlanta, more than any other carrier.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Sacramento to Atlanta appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights from Sacramento to Atlanta.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$236

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a major hub for flights arriving from Sacramento.

📍 ~13 km from Atlanta city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$238

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International is a robust alternative with diverse carrier options and full cabin class variety.

Atlanta, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,772

$1,353

Save $419

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Atlanta

Today’s best flight deals from Sacramento to Atlanta

Sacramento to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Atlanta

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta

Direct flights from Sacramento to Atlanta

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Atlanta

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta

Sacramento - Atlanta route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Direct flights take 4h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines has the most direct deals

Deals appear regularly

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Atlanta

Best Elite deals to Atlanta

Dec 05

Dec 03

Dec 05

Dec 05

Nov 13

Dec 05

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Nov 15

Nov 13

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

When should I buy Sacramento to Atlanta tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta?

Can I fly direct from Sacramento to Atlanta?

How long does it take to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta?

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

Related routes

More routes from Sacramento

Flights to Atlanta from other cities

Sacramento to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Atlanta

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta

Direct flights from Sacramento to Atlanta

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Atlanta

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta

Sacramento - Atlanta route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Direct flights take 4h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines has the most direct deals

Deals appear regularly

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Atlanta

Best Elite deals to Atlanta

Dec 05

Dec 03

Dec 05

Dec 05

Nov 13

Dec 05

Dec 05

Nov 16

Nov 15

Nov 13

Dec 05

Dec 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

When should I buy Sacramento to Atlanta tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta?