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 before reaching their destination.

How long is the flight from Seattle to Sacramento?

A direct flight from Seattle to Sacramento typically takes 1 hour and 58 minutes, covering a distance of 975 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 6 hours and 39 minutes. Travelers should consider this difference when planning their journey.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Seattle to Sacramento come up frequently. This route is known for its consistent availability of deals. Travelers can often find favorable prices when planning their trips between these two cities.

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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 connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you'll often find yourself making a single stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Seattle to Sacramento takes about 1h 58m, including connections. This duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect, encompassing both direct and connecting itineraries.

The route from Seattle to Sacramento covers a distance of 975 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This makes it a relatively quick trip, ideal for short getaways or business travel within the region.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Sacramento, November stands out with a median fare of just $100. Other budget-friendly months include May, with a median fare of $139, and December, where the median fare is $146. These months offer the most competitive prices for this route.

Fares for flights from Seattle to Sacramento typically range from $170–$433, with a median of $266. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. There are currently 0% of recent fares classified as a good price, indicating that finding particularly low prices might be challenging at the moment. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Sacramento

Regular price: $108 - $251

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Sacramento is $108 to $251. The current lowest deal is $131 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Aug 28-Aug 29.

now $131

Low $108

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

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$228

$221

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$388

$287

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$393

$284

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$273

$217

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$222

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$330

$277

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$269 → $156

42%

4 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 6

$393 → $284

28%

5 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 6

$388 → $287

26%

8 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 20

$242 → $156

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Sacramento

Seattle - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Seattle to Sacramento are above the typical level at $131.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Sacramento, with a median price of $100.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 58m

Direct flights from Seattle to Sacramento typically take 1h 58m, while connecting flights average 8h 22m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

36% of flights are direct

Historically, 36% of flights from Seattle to Sacramento are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline that offers direct flights on the Seattle to Sacramento route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Seattle to Sacramento are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a convenient option for flights from Seattle to Sacramento, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~$132

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to Sacramento.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$128

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a major hub with extensive flight options, directly accessible via the I-80 corridor.

📍 ~120 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$142

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

82% AI deal score

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$367

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Historically, the best prices for flights from Seattle to Sacramento are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $261. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $422. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $311.

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 over the same period was $266. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $433 or less.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Sacramento, with a median price of $100. May also offers good value, with a median price of $139. The annual median price for this route is $266, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $108 - $251

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Sacramento is $108 to $251. The current lowest deal is $131 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Aug 28-Aug 29.

now $131

Low $108

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

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$228

$221

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$388

$287

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$393

$284

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$273

$217

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$222

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Sacramento

Seattle (SEA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$330

$277

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$269 → $156

42%

4 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 6

$393 → $284

28%

5 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 6

$388 → $287

26%

8 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 20

$242 → $156

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Sacramento