Cheap flights from California to San Francisco from $59

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from California, with most prices found around $212. If you are unable to visit Sacramento during the month of October, then departing from California during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $219.

The cheapest day to depart from California to Sacramento is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $178. Flights from California to Sacramento on a Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around $212. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Sacramento is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from California to Sacramento in the afternoon for as low as $180. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $219. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Los Angeles to Sacramento Intl for the best California - Sacramento Intl flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sacramento from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sacramento for around $199 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sacramento from California for as low as $100 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Sacramento flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Sacramento Intl

United Airlines, Frontier and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sacramento from California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Sacramento. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Sacramento on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

113 flights are operational daily from California to Sacramento as of August 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 4:00PM, with 44% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

The number of flights available between California and Sacramento is 791 per week as of August 2026. The most frequent departure day is Sun, with 21% of weekly flights leaving on this day.