What is the cheapest airline that flies from Iowa to Sacramento Intl?

United Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to Sacramento Intl

How long does it take to fly to Sacramento?

Flight times from Iowa to Sacramento vary, but if you’re flying out of Des Moines and flying into San Francisco (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 6h 09m on average. Another popular route from Iowa to Sacramento is flying from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco, which will take roughly 6h 45m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Sacramento?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sacramento from Iowa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Sacramento. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Sacramento on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to Sacramento Intl Airport is 4 as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Sacramento Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa to Sacramento Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sacramento Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Sacramento Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sacramento Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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8:28 pm - 11:30 amDSM Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl

17h 02m1 stop Denver Intl

12:25 pm - 7:40 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

$232Frontier

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

8:28 pm - 11:30 amDSM Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl

17h 02m1 stop Denver Intl

5:11 pm - 8:28 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines

25h 17m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$287Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

8:10 am - 3:51 pmDSM Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 41m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:52 pm - 12:33 amSMF Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$355American Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11

4:55 pm - 12:05 amDSM Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

1:45 pm - 8:35 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

$355Southwest

Mon, Jan 18 - Tue, Jan 26

5:15 pm - 9:20 pmDSM Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

9:00 am - 4:13 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 13m1 stop Denver Intl

$355United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11

5:30 am - 9:44 amDSM Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 14m1 stop Denver Intl

9:00 am - 11:15 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines

12h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$357United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

4:55 pm - 12:05 amDSM Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

11:00 am - 8:35 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$360Southwest

Mon, Jan 18 - Tue, Jan 26

5:00 am - 9:26 amDSM Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 26m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

4:17 pm - 11:48 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 31m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$369American Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 12

5:00 pm - 9:02 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 02m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:15 am - 4:13 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

7h 58m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$379Delta

Fri, Dec 25 - Thu, Dec 31

6:10 am - 12:32 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 22m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:15 am - 4:13 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

7h 58m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$379Delta

Mon, Dec 21 - Sun, Dec 27

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8:30 pm - 11:04 amDSM Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl

16h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

12:04 pm - 7:35 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 31m1 stop Denver Intl

$456Frontier

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

2:45 pm - 11:09 amDSM Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl

22h 24m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl

6:19 pm - 9:35 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines

25h 16m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$518Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

2:45 pm - 5:34 pmDSM Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl

28h 49m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

6:19 pm - 8:04 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines

23h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$525Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

6:05 pm - 10:29 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 24m1 stop Denver Intl

1:06 pm - 8:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

5h 53m1 stop Denver Intl

$574United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

6:00 am - 1:28 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

2:15 pm - 10:56 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

6h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$579United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

5:09 pm - 10:29 pmDSM Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 am - 12:31 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 31m1 stop Denver Intl

$619United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

8:10 am - 12:14 pmDSM Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 04m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:04 pm - 11:30 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 26m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$626American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

7:00 am - 1:55 pmDSM Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

11:55 am - 10:05 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 10m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl

$629Southwest

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

12:05 pm - 6:45 pmDSM Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 40m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego

6:40 am - 5:50 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines

9h 10m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$631Southwest

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

8:10 am - 12:14 pmDSM Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 04m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:04 pm - 11:36 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 32m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$672American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

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Dec 4

DSM5:15 pmDes Moines

6h 05m

1 stop

SMF9:20 pmSacramento Intl

Dec 11

SMF9:00 amSacramento Intl

5h 13m

1 stop

DSM4:13 pmDes Moines

$355

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Nov 26

DSM5:30 amDes Moines

6h 14m

1 stop

SMF9:44 amSacramento Intl

Dec 3

SMF9:00 amSacramento Intl

12h 15m

2 stops

DSM11:15 pmDes Moines

$357

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Dec 4

DSM5:15 pmDes Moines

6h 05m

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SMF9:20 pmSacramento Intl

Dec 11

SMF8:00 amSacramento Intl

10h 33m

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DSM8:33 pmDes Moines

$360

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Dec 4

DSM4:53 pmDes Moines

8h 58m

2 stops

SMF11:51 pmSacramento Intl

Dec 11

SMF9:33 amSacramento Intl

9h 58m

2 stops

DSM9:31 pmDes Moines

$366

Delta

Dec 21

CID6:10 amCedar Rapids

8h 22m

1 stop

SMF12:32 pmSacramento Intl

Dec 28

SMF1:27 pmSacramento Intl

7h 41m

1 stop

CID11:08 pmCedar Rapids

$379

Delta

Dec 2

CID11:00 amCedar Rapids

12h 46m

2 stops

SMF9:46 pmSacramento Intl

Dec 12

SMF11:48 amSacramento Intl

9h 21m

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CID11:09 pmCedar Rapids

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1 stop5h 13m

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Des MoinesSacramento

DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl

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Des Moines

Thu 11/26

5:30 am-9:44 am

1 stop6h 14m

Sacramento Intl

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2 stops12h 15m

$357

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DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl

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DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl

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5:00 am-9:26 am

1 stop6h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/12

4:17 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$369

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID Cedar Rapids - SMF Sacramento Intl

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Fri 12/25

5:00 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/31

6:15 am-4:13 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$379

Cedar RapidsSacramento

CID Cedar Rapids - SMF Sacramento Intl

CIDSMF

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Mon 12/21

6:10 am-12:32 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/27

6:15 am-4:13 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$379

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from Iowa, with most prices found around $413. If you are unable to visit Sacramento during the month of January, then departing from Iowa during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $448.

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Fastest flight time	5h 44m
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The best one-way flight to Sacramento from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $138. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to Sacramento found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $232.

The fastest flight from Iowa to Sacramento takes 5h 44m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Sacramento Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Iowa to Sacramento Intl Airport were last updated today.
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The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to Sacramento Intl Airport is 4 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Sacramento Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa to Sacramento Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sacramento Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Sacramento Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sacramento Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $312	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,464 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
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