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Cheap flights from Sacramento to San Francisco from $79

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco departing on 8/12. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Frontier Logo
7:58 pm - 10:47 am
SMF
-
SFO
14h 49m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:30 pm - 6:20 pm
SFO
-
SMF
22h 50m
1 stop
$127Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
Frontier Logo
7:58 pm - 10:47 am
SMF
-
SFO
14h 49m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:30 pm - 6:20 pm
SFO
-
SMF
22h 50m
1 stop
$141Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:37 pm - 11:08 pm
SMF
-
SFO
5h 31m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 9:45 pm
SFO
-
SMF
8h 24m
1 stop
$207Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
Frontier Logo
7:58 pm - 10:47 am
SMF
-
SFO
14h 49m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 6:20 pm
SFO
-
SMF
11h 50m
2 stops
$216Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:46 am - 7:30 pm
SMF
-
SFO
7h 44m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:45 pm
SFO
-
SMF
13h 50m
1 stop
$223Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 29
Frontier Logo
7:44 pm - 8:45 pm
SMF
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SFO
25h 01m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:43 pm - 4:04 pm
SFO
-
SMF
24h 21m
1 stop
$224Frontier
Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 3
Frontier Logo
8:08 pm - 8:40 pm
SMF
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SFO
24h 32m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:23 pm - 5:33 pm
SFO
-
SMF
21h 10m
1 stop
$228Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 15
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:54 am
SMF
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SFO
0h 54mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:54 pm - 11:59 pm
SFO
-
SMF
1h 05mnonstop
$239United Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 3
Frontier Logo
5:07 pm - 10:30 am
SMF
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SFO
17h 23m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:23 pm - 5:33 pm
SFO
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SMF
21h 10m
1 stop
$241Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 22
Frontier Logo
6:28 pm - 8:40 pm
SMF
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SFO
26h 12m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:23 pm - 5:33 pm
SFO
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SMF
21h 10m
1 stop
$242Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15

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Frontier flights from Sacramento to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Sacramento to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 16
SMF7:58 pmSacramento Intl
14h 49m
1 stop
SFO10:47 amSan Francisco
Sep 22
SFO7:30 pmSan Francisco
22h 50m
1 stop
SMF6:20 pmSacramento Intl
$127
Frontier
Sep 16
SMF7:58 pmSacramento Intl
14h 49m
1 stop
SFO10:47 amSan Francisco
Sep 22
SFO7:30 pmSan Francisco
22h 50m
1 stop
SMF6:20 pmSacramento Intl
$141
Frontier
Sep 16
SMF7:58 pmSacramento Intl
14h 49m
1 stop
SFO10:47 amSan Francisco
Sep 22
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
11h 50m
2 stops
SMF6:20 pmSacramento Intl
$216

Alaska Airlines flights from Sacramento to San Francisco

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Sacramento to San Francisco flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Jul 29
SMF5:37 pmSacramento Intl
5h 31m
1 stop
SFO11:08 pmSan Francisco
Aug 5
SFO1:21 pmSan Francisco
8h 24m
1 stop
SMF9:45 pmSacramento Intl
$207
Alaska Airlines
Jul 22
SMF11:46 amSacramento Intl
7h 44m
1 stop
SFO7:30 pmSan Francisco
Jul 29
SFO7:55 amSan Francisco
13h 50m
1 stop
SMF9:45 pmSacramento Intl
$223
Alaska Airlines
Aug 12
SMF7:23 amSacramento Intl
10h 26m
1 stop
SFO5:49 pmSan Francisco
Aug 15
SFO7:20 amSan Francisco
12h 17m
1 stop
SMF7:37 pmSacramento Intl
$243

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 2, 2026.
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SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/16

7:58 pm-10:47 am

1 stop14h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 9/22

7:30 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$127

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/16

7:58 pm-10:47 am

1 stop14h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 9/22

7:30 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$141

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

5:37 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop5h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

1:21 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$207

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/16

7:58 pm-10:47 am

1 stop14h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 9/22

6:30 am-6:20 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$216

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/22

11:46 am-7:30 pm

1 stop7h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

7:55 am-9:45 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$223

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/27

7:44 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop25h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

3:43 pm-4:04 pm

1 stop24h 21m

$224

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/4

8:08 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop24h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

8:23 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$228
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/27

6:00 am-6:54 am

Nonstop0h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

10:54 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$239

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/21

5:07 pm-10:30 am

1 stop17h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 7/22

8:23 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$241

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/8

6:28 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop26h 12m

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

8:23 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$242

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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 August, 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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What cabin class options are available on Sacramento to San Francisco flights?

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

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

You could potentially save up to 38% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sacramento to San Francisco flight.

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

As of July 2026, prices for Sacramento to San Francisco flights are approximately 24% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Sacramento to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$269

Fastest flight time

0h 52m

Direct flights

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Sacramento in the past 72 hours is $269. The best round-trip flight deal from Sacramento to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $645.
The fastest flight from Sacramento to San Francisco takes 0h 52m
Direct flights go from Sacramento to San Francisco on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport in San Francisco. From Sacramento there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to San Francisco

  • How far is Sacramento Intl to San Francisco by plane?

    Sacramento Intl and San Francisco are 74.1 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 0h 52m 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?

  • 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Sacramento to San Francisco?

  • What is the most popular airline from Sacramento to San Francisco?

Best airlines flying from Sacramento to San Francisco

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,926 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 13 United Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $279 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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