Can I fly direct from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available from Salt Lake City to Sacramento. Historically, approximately 90% of the flights on this route have been direct. For routes that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter 2 stopovers. This indicates a strong prevalence of non-stop options for this particular journey over the trailing 90 days.

How long does it take to fly from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

A direct flight from Salt Lake City to Sacramento typically takes about 1 hour and 41 minutes, covering a distance of 854 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 5 hours and 54 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their journey, depending on whether they choose a direct or connecting option.

Should I set a price alert for Salt Lake City to Sacramento flights?

Based on historical trends, deals for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good value occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to capture these frequent deals as they become available. This route consistently offers various pricing options for travelers.

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SLC - Sacramento
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$245
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Salt Lake City to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

A significant 16% of recent fares for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento have been classified as a good price. Over the past 90 days, prices for this route typically range from $185–$432, with a median of $277. Right now, current fares are near the typical level.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento, the cheapest time to fly is often in June, with a median fare of $149. Other affordable months include November and October, both showing a median fare of $167. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

The typical journey time for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento is 9h 11m, including connections. This is because most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers. Despite the connections, the route covers a distance of 854 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Regular price: $200 - $395

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento.

The regular price range for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento is between $200 and $395. The current lowest deal is $134 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now $134

Low $200

High $395

The cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

The cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Sacramento is June, with a median price of $149. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $819. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $149

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $819

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Sacramento

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$367

$238

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Sacramento

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$268

$176

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Sacramento

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$266

$214

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Sacramento

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$266

$195

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Sacramento

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$261

$149

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Sacramento

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Sacramento (SMF)

$221

$217

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$537 → $338

37%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$549 → $378

31%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$528 → $368

30%

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

$537 → $378

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Salt Lake City - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares are near the typical level for the SLC to SAC route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the lowest prices

Historically, June, November, and October offer the lowest median prices, starting at $149.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 9h 11m

The median flight duration for this route is 9 hours and 11 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a current deal

Frontier Airlines has a current deal for $134 from October 14 to October 21.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights on this route are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Salt Lake City main airports to depart from

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Cheapest

Salt Lake City International is a great choice for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$195

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 ~$184

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

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

📍 ~120 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$183

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Oct 24

Sacramento, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,955

$596

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

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Jan 26

Sacramento, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,492

$603

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Business Class

From SLC

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Jan 27

Sacramento, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,491

$603

Save $888

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Jan 26

Sacramento, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,552

$621

Save $931

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Jan 27

Sacramento, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,552

$621

Save $931

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Nov 06

Sacramento, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,582

$689

Save $893

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 24

Sacramento, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,806

$593

Save $1,213

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 24

Sacramento, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,795

$593

Save $1,202

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 24

Sacramento, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,771

$593

Save $1,178

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 24

Sacramento, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,842

$593

Save $1,249

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 24

Sacramento, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,910

$599

Save $1,311

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 23

Sacramento, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,910

$615

Save $1,295

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento is 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $239. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with tickets bought 0-6 days out averaging $681. For the best value, travelers should aim to book well in advance, typically within the 90-day window analyzed.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Salt Lake City to Sacramento is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $185. The median price for this route has been $277 over the trailing 90 days. Prices can vary, with some fares reaching up to $432 or more. By aiming for prices under $185, travelers can secure a favorable rate.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Salt Lake City to Sacramento include June, November, and October. In June, the median price was $149, while November and October both saw median prices of $167. These prices are notably lower than the annual median of $277 for this route. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these months based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Salt Lake City to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Regular price: $200 - $395

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento.

The regular price range for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento is between $200 and $395. The current lowest deal is $134 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now $134

Low $200

High $395

The cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

June

Cheapest

Flights from $149

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $819

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Sacramento

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$367

$238

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Sacramento

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$268

$176

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Sacramento

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$266

$214

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Sacramento

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$266

$195

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Sacramento

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$261

$149

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Sacramento

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Sacramento (SMF)

$221

$217

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$537 → $338

37%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$549 → $378

31%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$528 → $368

30%

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

$537 → $378

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Salt Lake City - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares are near the typical level for the SLC to SAC route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the lowest prices

Historically, June, November, and October offer the lowest median prices, starting at $149.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 9h 11m

The median flight duration for this route is 9 hours and 11 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a current deal

Frontier Airlines has a current deal for $134 from October 14 to October 21.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights on this route are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Salt Lake City main airports to depart from

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Cheapest

Salt Lake City International is a great choice for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$195

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 ~$184

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

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

Sacramento, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,910

$615

Save $1,295

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Today’s best flight deals from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Salt Lake City to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

The cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Direct flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Last-minute flights going from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Popular Airports to fly from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Salt Lake City - Sacramento route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in June for the lowest prices

Median flight time is 9h 11m

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has a current deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Salt Lake City main airports to depart from

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

Best Elite deals to Sacramento

Oct 24

Jan 26

Jan 27

Jan 26

Jan 27

Nov 06

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

When should I buy Salt Lake City to Sacramento tickets?

How do I know if a Salt Lake City to Sacramento flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

Can I fly direct from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

How long does it take to fly from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

Should I set a price alert for Salt Lake City to Sacramento flights?

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Flights to Sacramento from other cities

Salt Lake City to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

The cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Direct flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Last-minute flights going from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Popular Airports to fly from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

Salt Lake City - Sacramento route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in June for the lowest prices

Median flight time is 9h 11m

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has a current deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Salt Lake City main airports to depart from

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

Best Elite deals to Sacramento

Oct 24

Jan 26

Jan 27

Jan 26

Jan 27

Nov 06

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

When should I buy Salt Lake City to Sacramento tickets?

How do I know if a Salt Lake City to Sacramento flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?