Cheap flights from New York to Sacramento from $141

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from New York, with most prices found around $386. If you are unable to visit Sacramento during the month of January, then departing from New York during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $400.

The cheapest day to depart from New York to Sacramento is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $441. Flights from New York to Sacramento on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $584. 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 evening. momondo users have found flights departing from New York to Sacramento in the evening for as low as $451. 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 morning because they tend to be around $694. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Newark to Sacramento Intl for the best New York - Sacramento Intl flight prices

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

You could potentially save up to 27% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Sacramento flight.

United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Sacramento Intl

United Airlines, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sacramento from New York according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 50% 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.

Dallas (DFW) was the most common stop: 36% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $196.

Flights connecting via Minneapolis (MSP) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 7h 46m.

Phoenix (PHX) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 0h 45m.

The number of flights available between New York and Sacramento is 5 per week as of October 2026. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 80% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Flight times from New York to Sacramento vary, but if you’re flying out of Newark and flying into San Francisco (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 5h 59m on average. Another popular route from New York to Sacramento is flying from New York to San Francisco, which will take roughly 7h 12m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.