Can I fly direct from Seattle to Sacramento?

Yes, direct flights from Seattle to Sacramento are available. Historically, approximately 36% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. This data is based on observations from the trailing 90 days.

How long is the flight from Seattle to Sacramento?

The typical direct flight from Seattle to Sacramento has a median duration of 1 hour and 58 minutes. This route covers a distance of 975 kilometers. Flights with one stop typically have a longer median duration, averaging 6 hours and 39 minutes. These durations are based on historical flight patterns.

How often do cheap flights from Seattle to Sacramento come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Seattle to Sacramento come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent availability for deals. This assessment is based on an analysis of flight prices over a 30-day period, indicating consistent opportunities for finding lower fares.

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Seattle to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Sacramento

Most itineraries for flights from Seattle to Sacramento connect at least once, with only 36% of recent fares being non-stop. For those that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you'll often find yourself with a layover, which can influence your overall travel time and price.

Right now, if you're looking for cheap flights from Seattle to Sacramento, fares are typically $170–$433, with a median of $266. Current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route, indicating that prices are higher than usual. There are currently no recent fares classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a bargain might be challenging at the moment.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Sacramento? Historically, the most affordable months to travel are November, with a median fare of $100, followed by May at $139, and December at $146. Planning your trip during these months could help you secure a better price.

A typical journey from Seattle to Sacramento takes about 1h 58m, including connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 975 kilometers. While the non-stop flight time is also 1h 58m, the median connecting journey extends to 8h 22m, so it's important to factor in potential layovers when planning your travel time.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Sacramento

Regular price: $93 - $251

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Seattle to Sacramento.

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Sacramento is between $93 and $251. The current lowest deal is $96 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Oct 19-Oct 25.

now $96

Low $93

High $251

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Sacramento

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Sacramento is November, with a median price of $100. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $374. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $100

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $374

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to Sacramento

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Sacramento

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$441

$378

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$434

$380

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$416

$367

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$414

$368

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$416

$367

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$390

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

$233 → $97

58%

4 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 10

$239 → $106

56%

3 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 13

$237 → $107

55%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$236 → $107

55%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Sacramento

Seattle - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level for the Seattle to Sacramento route.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Sacramento.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 58m

Direct flights from Seattle to Sacramento typically take 1 hour and 58 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, making up 64% of recent flight options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines provides direct flight options on the Seattle to Sacramento route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for this route appear frequently, often multiple times within 30 days.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International offers flights to Sacramento, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field is an alternative departure option for flights to Sacramento from the Seattle area.

📍 ~9 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$537

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base is another potential departure point for flights to Sacramento.

📍 ~3 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$888

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport is a good choice for reaching Sacramento and the surrounding region.

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

💸 Flights from ~$133

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~120 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$103

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

44% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Historically, the best time to book flights from Seattle to Sacramento for the cheapest prices is typically within the 28-59 day window before departure. Flights booked in this period have an average price of $261. Booking within 14-27 days of departure sees the average price rise to $405. For last-minute travel, flights booked 0-6 days out average $422, while those booked 7-13 days out average $651.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Seattle to Sacramento is considered to be $170 or less. The median price for this route was $266. Prices typically range, with 75% of prices observed being $433 or less. This threshold is based on an analysis of prices over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, November is often the best month to fly from Seattle to Sacramento, with a median price of $100. May also presents a good value, with a median price of $139. December is another favorable month, showing a median price of $146. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $266 for this route.

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Seattle to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Sacramento

Regular price: $93 - $251

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Seattle to Sacramento.

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Sacramento is between $93 and $251. The current lowest deal is $96 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Oct 19-Oct 25.

now $96

Low $93

High $251

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Sacramento

November

Cheapest

Flights from $100

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $374

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to Sacramento

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Sacramento

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$441

$378

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$434

$380

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$416

$367

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$414

$368

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$416

$367

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$390

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

$233 → $97

58%

4 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 10

$239 → $106

56%

3 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 13

$237 → $107

55%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$236 → $107

55%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Sacramento