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6:00 am - 7:03 am
SMF
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SFO
1h 03mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 7:32 pm
SFO
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SMF
1h 07mnonstop
$169United Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Sat, Apr 11
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7:31 am - 8:40 am
SMF
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SFO
1h 09mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 10:19 am
SFO
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SMF
0h 59mnonstop
$174United Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Wed, Mar 18
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4:41 pm - 5:50 pm
SMF
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SFO
1h 09mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 4:06 pm
SFO
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SMF
0h 56mnonstop
$179United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 7:23 am
SMF
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SFO
1h 03mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:54 pm - 11:59 pm
SFO
-
SMF
1h 05mnonstop
$180United Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:01 pm
SMF
-
SFO
16h 01m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 10:54 pm
SFO
-
SMF
15h 39m
1 stop
$183Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
United Airlines Logo
11:06 am - 12:15 pm
SMF
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SFO
1h 09mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 10:19 am
SFO
-
SMF
0h 59mnonstop
$184United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 10
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8:29 pm - 9:47 pm
SMF
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SFO
1h 18mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:54 pm - 11:59 pm
SFO
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SMF
1h 05mnonstop
$185United Airlines
Fri, Jul 10 - Thu, Jul 16
United Airlines Logo
7:31 am - 8:40 am
SMF
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SFO
1h 09mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 10:19 am
SFO
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SMF
0h 59mnonstop
$188United Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
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8:27 am - 9:08 pm
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SFO
12h 41m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:14 pm - 7:29 am
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11h 15m
1 stop
$194Frontier
Thu, Apr 9 - Sat, Apr 11
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6:00 am - 9:23 pm
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15h 23m
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8:45 am - 10:54 pm
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14h 09m
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$203Alaska Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 5

United Airlines flights from Sacramento to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Sacramento to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 9
SMF6:00 amSacramento Intl
1h 03m
SFO7:03 amSan Francisco
Apr 11
SFO6:25 pmSan Francisco
1h 07m
SMF7:32 pmSacramento Intl
$169
United Airlines
Mar 14
SMF7:31 amSacramento Intl
1h 09m
SFO8:40 amSan Francisco
Mar 18
SFO9:20 amSan Francisco
0h 59m
SMF10:19 amSacramento Intl
$174
United Airlines
Mar 5
SMF4:41 pmSacramento Intl
1h 09m
SFO5:50 pmSan Francisco
Mar 9
SFO3:10 pmSan Francisco
0h 56m
SMF4:06 pmSacramento Intl
$179

Frontier flights from Sacramento to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Sacramento to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Apr 9
SMF8:27 amSacramento Intl
12h 41m
1 stop
SFO9:08 pmSan Francisco
Apr 11
SFO8:14 pmSan Francisco
11h 15m
1 stop
SMF7:29 amSacramento Intl
$194
Frontier
Apr 17
SMF12:18 pmSacramento Intl
9h 21m
1 stop
SFO9:39 pmSan Francisco
May 3
SFO6:29 pmSan Francisco
15h 36m
1 stop
SMF10:05 amSacramento Intl
$206
Frontier
Apr 9
SMF8:27 amSacramento Intl
12h 41m
1 stop
SFO9:08 pmSan Francisco
Apr 12
SFO8:14 pmSan Francisco
11h 15m
1 stop
SMF7:29 amSacramento Intl
$227

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SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 03m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

6:25 pm-7:32 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$169

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/14

7:31 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

9:20 am-10:19 am

Nonstop0h 59m

$174

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/5

4:41 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

3:10 pm-4:06 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

$179

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/19

6:20 am-7:23 am

Nonstop1h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

10:54 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$180

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/29

7:00 am-11:01 pm

1 stop16h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

7:15 am-10:54 pm

1 stop15h 39m

$183

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/5

11:06 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

9:20 am-10:19 am

Nonstop0h 59m

$184

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/10

8:29 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

10:54 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$185

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/19

7:31 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 09m

San Francisco

Thu 3/26

9:20 am-10:19 am

Nonstop0h 59m

$188

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/9

8:27 am-9:08 pm

1 stop12h 41m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

8:14 pm-7:29 am

1 stop11h 15m

$194

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/4

6:00 am-9:23 pm

1 stop15h 23m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

8:45 am-10:54 pm

1 stop14h 09m

$203

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of July, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $239.

What is the cheapest Sacramento Intl to San Francisco flight route?

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Can stopping save me money on Sacramento to San Francisco flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Sacramento to San Francisco.

How have Sacramento to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for Sacramento to San Francisco flights are approximately 50% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$191

Fastest flight time

1h 03m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Sacramento in the past 72 hours is $191. The best round-trip flight deal from Sacramento to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $501.
The fastest flight from Sacramento to San Francisco takes 1h 03m
Direct flights go from Sacramento to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport in San Francisco. From Sacramento there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).
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  • How far is Sacramento Intl to San Francisco by plane?

    Sacramento Intl and San Francisco are 73.9 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 1h 03m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to San Francisco 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 Sacramento Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your San Francisco 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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Best airlines flying from Sacramento to San Francisco

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,342 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Sacramento to San Francisco

    United Airlines flight deals from Sacramento to San Francisco start from $179 round-trip. Over the 28 United Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $281 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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Can I find flights from Sacramento to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to San Francisco from Sacramento on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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