Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Philadelphia to Sacramento?

Flights connecting via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 8h 09m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Philadelphia and Sacramento?

Las Vegas (LAS) was the most common stop: 54% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

United Airlines and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Philadelphia to Sacramento Intl

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Philadelphia to Sacramento?

Phoenix (PHX) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 05m.

What airlines fly to Sacramento?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sacramento from Philadelphia according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 46% 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.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Philadelphia to Sacramento?

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $334.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport is 5 as of August 2026.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Philadelphia Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Sacramento Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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5:50 am - 10:57 amPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 07m1 stop Denver Intl

6:29 pm - 7:18 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 49m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$264Frontier

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

8:44 pm - 8:02 amPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

14h 18m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

3:08 pm - 7:18 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

13h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$264Frontier

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19

5:50 am - 10:57 amPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 07m1 stop Denver Intl

6:16 pm - 3:14 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

17h 58m1 stop Portland

$322Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

5:50 am - 10:57 amPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 07m1 stop Denver Intl

7:30 am - 5:41 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

19h 11m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$325Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

4:59 pm - 10:41 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:20 am - 4:15 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

7h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$358United Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12

7:05 am - 1:14 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 09m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:08 pm - 12:40 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$363Delta

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

5:20 am - 10:53 amPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:08 pm - 12:40 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$363Delta

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 am - 11:10 amPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 10m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

2:45 pm - 12:05 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

6h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$363Southwest

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

6:00 am - 10:40 amPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 40m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

11:50 am - 9:25 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

6h 35m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

$363Southwest

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

4:59 pm - 10:41 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:10 am - 5:52 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 42m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$364United Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12

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7:00 am - 6:52 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

14h 52m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

11:42 am - 5:39 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

14h 57m1 stop Denver Intl

$430Frontier

Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 4

8:37 pm - 10:57 amPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

17h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

11:42 am - 5:39 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

14h 57m1 stop Denver Intl

$440Frontier

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6

8:37 pm - 10:57 amPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

17h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

6:57 pm - 3:45 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

17h 48m1 stop Portland

$447Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 12

8:00 am - 6:52 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

13h 52m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:08 am - 3:45 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

28h 37m1 stop Portland

$490Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8

12:57 pm - 6:08 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:40 pm - 8:07 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

10h 27m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$534American Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 27

12:10 pm - 6:42 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 5:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

8h 59m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$539Delta

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 12

5:45 am - 12:09 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 24m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:30 am - 5:42 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 12m1 stop Salt Lake City

$539Delta

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

1:30 pm - 6:18 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:53 am - 12:59 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

10h 06m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$544United Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6

2:05 pm - 10:25 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

11h 20m2 stops Chicago Midway Los Angeles Los Angeles

12:40 pm - 10:55 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

7h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

$568Southwest

Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 12

10:05 am - 3:11 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 06m1 stop Denver Intl

5:45 pm - 9:43 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

12h 58m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$654United Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

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Frontier

Oct 14

PHL5:50 amPhiladelphia

8h 07m

1 stop

SMF10:57 amSacramento Intl

Oct 19

SMF3:08 pmSacramento Intl

13h 10m

1 stop

PHL7:18 amPhiladelphia

$264

Frontier

Oct 10

PHL8:44 pmPhiladelphia

14h 18m

1 stop

SMF8:02 amSacramento Intl

Oct 17

SMF6:29 pmSacramento Intl

9h 49m

1 stop

PHL7:18 amPhiladelphia

$265

Frontier

Oct 23

PHL8:44 pmPhiladelphia

25h 09m

1 stop

SMF6:53 pmSacramento Intl

Oct 26

SMF3:08 pmSacramento Intl

13h 10m

1 stop

PHL7:18 amPhiladelphia

$267

United Airlines flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento

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United Airlines

Dec 9

PHL4:59 pmPhiladelphia

8h 42m

1 stop

SMF10:41 pmSacramento Intl

Dec 12

SMF5:20 amSacramento Intl

7h 55m

1 stop

PHL4:15 pmPhiladelphia

$358

United Airlines

Dec 9

PHL4:59 pmPhiladelphia

8h 42m

1 stop

SMF10:41 pmSacramento Intl

Dec 12

SMF5:10 amSacramento Intl

9h 42m

2 stops

PHL5:52 pmPhiladelphia

$364

United Airlines

Oct 3

PHL10:05 amPhiladelphia

8h 06m

1 stop

SMF3:11 pmSacramento Intl

Nov 3

SMF8:45 amSacramento Intl

9h 53m

2 stops

PHL9:38 pmPhiladelphia

$368

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PHL Philadelphia - SMF Sacramento Intl

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Philadelphia

Sat 10/17

5:50 am-10:57 am

1 stop8h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/20

6:29 pm-7:18 am

1 stop9h 49m

$264

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PHL Philadelphia - SMF Sacramento Intl

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Sat 10/17

8:44 pm-8:02 am

1 stop14h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/19

3:08 pm-7:18 am

1 stop13h 10m

$264

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PHL Philadelphia - SMF Sacramento Intl

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Thu 10/22

5:50 am-10:57 am

1 stop8h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/25

6:16 pm-3:14 pm

1 stop17h 58m

$322

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PHL Philadelphia - SMF Sacramento Intl

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Fri 10/23

5:50 am-10:57 am

1 stop8h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/25

7:30 am-5:41 am

1 stop19h 11m

$325

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PHL Philadelphia - SMF Sacramento Intl

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Philadelphia

Wed 12/9

4:59 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/12

5:20 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$358

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PHL Philadelphia - SMF Sacramento Intl

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Philadelphia

Mon 9/21

7:05 am-1:14 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/30

12:08 pm-12:40 am

1 stop9h 32m

$363

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PHL Philadelphia - SMF Sacramento Intl

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Wed 9/23

5:20 am-10:53 am

1 stop8h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/30

12:08 pm-12:40 am

1 stop9h 32m

$363

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PHL Philadelphia - SMF Sacramento Intl

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Mon 11/9

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop8h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/12

2:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 20m

$363

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PHL Philadelphia - SMF Sacramento Intl

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Philadelphia

Thu 12/3

6:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/10

11:50 am-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$363

PhiladelphiaSacramento

PHL Philadelphia - SMF Sacramento Intl

PHLSMF

Philadelphia

Wed 12/9

4:59 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/12

5:10 am-5:52 pm

2 stops9h 42m

$364

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Philadelphia and Sacramento?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $362 to $512.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $264.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from Philadelphia, with most prices found around $341. If you are unable to visit Sacramento during the month of January, then departing from Philadelphia during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $356.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Sacramento?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sacramento from Philadelphia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sacramento for around $426 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sacramento from Philadelphia for as low as $319 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Philadelphia to Sacramento flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Philadelphia to Sacramento flight.

How have Philadelphia to Sacramento flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Philadelphia to Sacramento flights are approximately 15% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$132
Fastest flight time	7h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Sacramento from Philadelphia in the past 72 hours is $132. The best round-trip flight deal from Philadelphia to Sacramento found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $264.

The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Sacramento takes 7h 50m

There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento. There are no popular flight routes from Philadelphia to Sacramento.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Philadelphia to Sacramento

How far is Philadelphia to Sacramento Intl by plane?
There are 2450.7 mi between Philadelphia and Sacramento Intl. Flights usually cover this in 7h 50m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport is 5 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Philadelphia Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Philadelphia Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sacramento Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Sacramento Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Philadelphia to Sacramento?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Philadelphia and Sacramento, the leading airline is American Airlines, making up 45% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Frontier with 16%, Delta with 14%, and Southwest with 13%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $239	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,538 reviews	Search Delta flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $240	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,635 reviews	Search Frontier flights
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American Airlines	PriceFrom $280	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,021 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
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