Flight Deals from Los Angeles to Sacramento from $115

The flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento is about 373 miles. Nonstop flights typically take 1 hour 30 minutes in each direction, with no meaningful difference between outbound and return times.

Methodology

Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.

Yes, there are direct non-stop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento (SAC), with up to 118 weekly departures across several airlines. Southwest Airlines operates the most non-stops at 36 flights weekly, with daily service throughout the week; Delta, American, and United (flown by SkyWest) together add 74 weekly daily flights, and Frontier offers a daily non-stop as well. Every carrier flies daily except one Delta flight that runs Saturdays only, with departures spread from early morning through late evening.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) offers taxis, ride-share (Uber and Lyft), public buses via Yolobus and SacRT, hotel shuttles, limousines, and rental cars from major agencies like Avis, Hertz, and Enterprise. Taxis operate on a fixed zone system with a combined round-trip to downtown costing $70, and ride-share pickups happen at three designated zones. Public transit is the most affordable option, with Yolobus Route 42 providing hourly service between the airport and downtown in about 40 minutes. Ride-share and taxi are the most commonly used for their convenience, taking roughly 15–20 minutes to reach the city center.

References

• Taxissacramento.aero
• Maps (Ground Transportation)flysmf.gov
• Sacramento Airport Transportation & Car Service - GO Airport Shuttlegowithus.com · Published Jun 29, 2026
• Take the Train to Sacramento International Airportamtrak.com
• Find cheap flights to Sacramento (SMF) | American Airlinesaa.com · Published Sep 9, 2026
• Best prices on ticket flights from Sacramento (SMF) with Volaris from USD117volaris.com

Fares from Los Angeles to Sacramento are lowest in late October, around $181. October is the cheapest month overall, averaging $188, followed by January ($200) and September ($201). June is the most expensive month at about $233, and fares peak in late June at about $236. The yearly average is $212. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.

Methodology

Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.

Book about 7 weeks before departure for the best fares from Los Angeles to Sacramento, around $168. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $323, $155 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $323. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.

Methodology

Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.

There are no nonstop red-eye flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento. The only overnight option is a connecting itinerary on Southwest via Phoenix, where the Phoenix-to-Sacramento leg departs at 22:40 and arrives at 00:40, landing in the early hours after midnight.

Methodology

Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.

Delta, American, United, Southwest, and Frontier currently operate nonstop service from Los Angeles to Sacramento, with Delta, American, and United together flying 74 weekly flights under their joint regional operation by SkyWest. Southwest offers 36 weekly nonstop flights, while Frontier flies 7 per week. All carriers serve the route daily except for one Delta flight that operates only on Saturdays.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

On this route from Los Angeles to Sacramento, Frontier leads with 92.7% of flights arriving within 15 minutes of schedule and a cancellation rate of 0.0%. The regional operator for Delta, United, and American follows at 89.9% on-time with a 0.1% cancellation rate, then Southwest at 85.4% with 0.1% cancellations, and finally Delta mainline at 62.4% with a 0.7% cancellation rate.

Methodology

On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).

Sacramento has one commercial airport, Sacramento International Airport (SMF), about 10 miles northwest of downtown. It serves all major airlines for this route.

From downtown Los Angeles, the fastest and most popular option is the LAX FlyAway nonstop bus from Union Station, which runs every 15 minutes and takes about 45–60 minutes. Public transit is also available via Metro’s C or K Line to the LAX/Metro Transit Center, followed by a free shuttle to the terminals, and costs less than the FlyAway. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, offer door-to-door convenience but are subject to traffic and generally cost more, while driving yourself involves parking fees that accumulate per day.

References

• Go Metro to LAX - LA Metrometro.net
• From LAX Los Angeles airport to the city center | GetToCentergettocenter.com · Published May 20, 2026
• Transit | Los Angeles World Airportslawa.org
• Best Ways to Reach LAX: Train, Shuttle, Taxi or Ridesharethetraveler.org · Published Aug 11, 2026
• Getting To, From, and Around LAX | LAXflylax.com
• LAX/Metro Transit Centeren.wikipedia.org · Published Oct 1, 2026
• LAX FlyAway® Bus - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | LAXflylax.com

Sacramento International Airport has no on-site hotel, but several hotels are located within a short drive of the terminals and many offer airport shuttle service. Options include the Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport (3.8 mi), Hyatt Place Sacramento International Airport (3.9 mi), Hyatt House Sacramento Airport – Natomas (3.9 mi), Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento Airport – Natomas (4.2 mi), Holiday Inn Express Hotel Sacramento Airport Natomas (4.3 mi), and Homewood Suites by Hilton Sacramento Airport Natomas (4.3 mi). Travelers can also rest landside in the terminals, where reviewers note comfortable chairs, armrest-free benches, and a quiet room near security in Terminal A.

References

• Park Stay and Fly Sacramento | SMF Airport Parking | Sacramento Airport hotels - Stay Park Travelstayparktravel.com · Published Apr 27, 2026
• hotels near SMF - Google Mapsgoogle.com
• Sacramento Airport Guide (SMF) - Sleeping in Airportssleepinginairports.net · Published Aug 6, 2018
• Hotels At SMF Airport Sacramento Airportifly.com · Published Sep 11, 2025
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• $53+ CLOSEST Hotels Near Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) CA ✈hotelplanner.com · Published May 2, 2026
• 19 Hotels Near SMF Sacramento International (SMF) Airport | IHGihg.com
• Int'l de Sacramento Airport Reseña y FBO (Sacramento, CA) [KSMF/SMF] - FlightAwareflightaware.com

Sacramento International Airport offers free WiFi throughout both terminals. Travelers can access four Bank of America ATMs located throughout the airport, with non-customers paying $3.00 per transaction. Smarte Carte luggage carts are available for rent at $5.00 per cart in the parking garage, near terminal entrance doors, and in the baggage claim areas. Internet kiosks are located in the terminals. The airport also provides an array of dining and shopping options, with a new restaurant and cafe opening in Spring 2026 in the pre-security area of Terminal B, featuring a full bar, sit-down dining, grab-and-go options, and a separate coffee shop. Baby care rooms are available in Terminal B.

References

• Servicessacramento.aero
• SMF Announces New Pre-Security Restaurant in Terminal B Operated by Local Owners of Rio Pubsacramento.aero
• Passenger Servicesflysmf.gov
• Sacramento International (SMF) (KSMF) passenger reviews | Flightradar24flightradar24.com
• Sacramento International Airporten.wikipedia.org · Published Sep 21, 2026
• SACRAMENTO INTL, 6900 Airport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95837, US - MapQuestmapquest.com
• What Terminal is Southwest Airlines at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)?airlineairport.com · Published Sep 2, 2026
• SMF Sacramento Sacramento Intl. Airport: Escape Lounge - 2026 (Verified Reviews)getyourguide.com · Published Sep 20, 2026

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) provides wheelchair assistance throughout its terminals, with elevators, ramps, accessible restrooms, and a free ADA-accessible LAX-it shuttle for seniors and disabled travelers, along with an Autism & Flight Experience sign-up program. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) offers the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program for non-visible disabilities, free on-demand Aira accessibility services, and wheelchair assistance at gates and boarding. Both airports recommend coordinating with your airline for wheelchair and boarding help.

References

• NOW OPEN FAQsflylax.com · Published Jan 29, 2020
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• Traveler INFORMATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY | Los Angeles World Airportslawa.org
• Traveler INFORMATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY | LAXflylax.com
• Accessibilityflysmf.gov

SkyWest, flying for Delta, American, and United, operates the most flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento with Embraer E175s and Bombardier CRJ-700s. Southwest uses Boeing 737-700s and 737 MAX 8s, Frontier flies Airbus A320 family aircraft, and Delta itself operates a Boeing 737-800 on Saturdays.

Methodology

Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.

From Los Angeles to Sacramento, the nonstop carriers span all three major alliances: Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), American Airlines (oneworld), and United Airlines (Star Alliance), with the Delta/American/United flights operated by SkyWest under those brands. Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines also fly the route nonstop and belong to no alliance.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Los Angeles International Airport offers a wide range of lounge options across its terminals, including the United Club in Terminal 7 with an outdoor terrace and 360-degree views, and the United Polaris Lounge between Gates 73 and 75A featuring private daybeds, showers, and Laurent-Perrier champagne. The Delta Sky Club in Terminal 3 includes modern interiors and an outdoor Sky Deck, while the American Express Centurion Lounge in the Tom Bradley International Terminal offers gourmet dining, cocktails, workspaces, and shower facilities. The Star Alliance Lounge in Terminal B is popular for international travelers and includes showers, and the Oneworld Los Angeles Business Lounge in Terminal B provides a quieter space before long flights. American Airlines operates Admirals Clubs in Terminal B, Terminal 4, and the American Eagle Regional Terminal with complimentary food, drinks, and Wi-Fi, and the Etihad First and Business Class Lounge in Tom Bradley International Terminal serves specialty cocktails and offers access to Priority Pass and SkyTeam Elite Plus members on eligible international flights.

References

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• Los Angeles Airport | Lounges | At the Airport | Travel Information | ANAana.co.jp

Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabins typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy does not.