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C$ 81 Find Cheap Flights from Seattle to Sacramento

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 168
Overall average: C$ 307
Southwest
Thu 22/1Fri 23/1
SEA - SMF • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 175
Typical prices: C$ 226-C$ 547
Alaska Airlines
Fri 9/1Sun 11/1
SEA - SMF • Direct
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Alaska Airlines' Premium Class offers extra legroom.
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Southwest
Cheapest • from C$ 168 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Sacramento (SEA-SMF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle to Sacramento that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Seattle to Sacramento

Thu, 22 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
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5:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
SEA
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SMF
8h 00m2 stops
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2:10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
SMF
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SEA
8h 20m1 stop
C$ 168Southwest
Fri, 9 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
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10:02 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.
SEA
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SMF
1h 53mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:03 p.m. - 7:07 p.m.
SMF
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SEA
2h 04mdirect
C$ 175Alaska Airlines
Fri, 23 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
Southwest Logo
5:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
SEA
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SMF
8h 00m2 stops
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6:10 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.
SMF
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SEA
2h 00mdirect
C$ 182Southwest
Mon, 5 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan
Southwest Logo
5:55 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
SEA
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SMF
5h 35m1 stop
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5:30 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.
SMF
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SEA
5h 05m1 stop
C$ 187Southwest
Thu, 8 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:36 p.m. - 10:58 p.m.
SEA
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SMF
8h 22m1 stop
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1:16 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
SMF
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SEA
2h 04mdirect
C$ 189Alaska Airlines
Fri, 23 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
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5:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
SEA
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SMF
8h 00m2 stops
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1:05 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.
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SEA
8h 05m1 stop
C$ 196Southwest
Fri, 9 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan
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1:20 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
SEA
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SMF
7h 25m1 stop
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5:10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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SEA
8h 20m1 stop
C$ 201Southwest
Fri, 2 Jan - Tue, 6 Jan
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5:35 a.m. - 7:25 a.m.
SEA
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SMF
1h 50mdirect
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7:35 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
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SEA
2h 00mdirect
C$ 202Southwest
Fri, 9 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
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5:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
SEA
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SMF
8h 00m2 stops
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4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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SEA
2h 00mdirect
C$ 209Southwest
Fri, 9 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
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11:35 a.m. - 4:09 p.m.
SEA
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SMF
4h 34m1 stop
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5:03 p.m. - 7:07 p.m.
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SEA
2h 04mdirect
C$ 216Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Seattle to Sacramento flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle to Sacramento to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Sacramento?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Seattle to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Seattle to Sacramento, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Seattle, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Seattle to Sacramento is March, where tickets cost C$ 271 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 374 and C$ 340 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Seattle to Sacramento?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 257, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Seattle to Sacramento, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 66% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Alaska Airlines' 20-minute baggage guarantee offers compensation if bags are delayed beyond 20 minutes.


Alaska Airlines' Premium Class offers extra legroom and complimentary drinks on flights over 560 km.

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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing onboard connectivity.


Delta's Sky Priority check-in speeds up the process for premium cabin and elite status passengers.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightC$ 81
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flight from Seattle to Sacramento

When to book flights from Seattle to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Seattle to Sacramento

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to Sacramento?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Sacramento was C$ 81 for a one-way ticket and C$ 168 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Seattle to Sacramento?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Seattle to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Seattle to Sacramento?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Seattle to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Sacramento?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Seattle and Sacramento, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Seattle to Sacramento?

    There are direct flights from Seattle to Sacramento on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Seattle to Sacramento, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Sacramento are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of C$ 255 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 264 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seattle to Sacramento?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Seattle to Sacramento.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Seattle to Sacramento?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from Seattle is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Seattle to Sacramento?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sacramento with an airline and back to Seattle with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Seattle to Sacramento?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sacramento from Seattle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Seattle to Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 216 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Seattle to Sacramento?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Sacramento Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

Sacramento Intl to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Seattle to Sacramento

 
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11441 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
8.5Crew
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1. Denial of Basic Needs (SEA): Upon arrival in Seattle, the wheelchair attendant refused my urgent request to use the restroom, insisting on scanning documents first. She eventually took me to a restroom but then abandoned me and my autistic son at an unstaffed, deserted gate for over four hours. When I called the accommodation line for help, I was told to "get someone's attention," which was impossible. My son, traumatized by the prospect of me yelling for help, was forced to wander the terminal to find assistance. 2. Revocation of Accommodations & Threats: At the gate, an agent stated I had no accommodations on file, despite my previous leg having them. When I showed the app (where my bulkhead seat was erased and replaced with Row 14), he denied the evidence. When I attempted to advocate for my immobilized leg, he threatened to "yank me from the flight" if I said one more word. He coerced me into agreeing that I was "asking for accommodations for the first time" before he would allow assistance, effectively forcing me to falsify the situation under duress. I complied only out of fear of being stranded in a strange city. 3. On-Board Negligence and Injury: Because my bulkhead seat was revoked, I was forced into Row 14. With my leg immobilized and unable to bend, it extended into the aisle. During boarding and the flight: 16 different passengers tripped over my injured leg. 6 rolled luggage bags were pulled over my injured leg. The Flight Attendant (FA) was one of the people who tripped and drove luggage over me. I reported the issue to the FA after 10 trips and 3 luggage impacts. He ignored me. He only addressed me later to ask me to move my immobilized leg for beverage service. I informed him again: "16 people have tripped, 6 luggage runovers, I cannot bend it." He provided no medical aid and no incident report. 4. Resolution and Trauma: Eventually, a different employee noticed my distress and my original paper boarding pass showing the correct bulkhead assignment. He asked me to move up. I broke down in tears, terrified that moving would cause the gate agent to remove me from the plane as threatened. We were eventually moved to the bulkhead, but the damage was done. My autistic son was traumatized by watching his mother be trampled and threatened. 5. Post-Flight: I called to report these injuries, but was disconnected after a 45-minute hold. I require a formal record of this injury and these violations.

2.0 MediocreBarbara, Dec 2025
SEA - SMF
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1. Denial of Basic Needs (SEA): Upon arrival in Seattle, the wheelchair attendant refused my urgent request to use the restroom, insisting on scanning documents first. She eventually took me to a restroom but then abandoned me and my autistic son at an unstaffed, deserted gate for over four hours. When I called the accommodation line for help, I was told to "get someone's attention," which was impossible. My son, traumatized by the prospect of me yelling for help, was forced to wander the terminal to find assistance. 2. Revocation of Accommodations & Threats: At the gate, an agent stated I had no accommodations on file, despite my previous leg having them. When I showed the app (where my bulkhead seat was erased and replaced with Row 14), he denied the evidence. When I attempted to advocate for my immobilized leg, he threatened to "yank me from the flight" if I said one more word. He coerced me into agreeing that I was "asking for accommodations for the first time" before he would allow assistance, effectively forcing me to falsify the situation under duress. I complied only out of fear of being stranded in a strange city. 3. On-Board Negligence and Injury: Because my bulkhead seat was revoked, I was forced into Row 14. With my leg immobilized and unable to bend, it extended into the aisle. During boarding and the flight: 16 different passengers tripped over my injured leg. 6 rolled luggage bags were pulled over my injured leg. The Flight Attendant (FA) was one of the people who tripped and drove luggage over me. I reported the issue to the FA after 10 trips and 3 luggage impacts. He ignored me. He only addressed me later to ask me to move my immobilized leg for beverage service. I informed him again: "16 people have tripped, 6 luggage runovers, I cannot bend it." He provided no medical aid and no incident report. 4. Resolution and Trauma: Eventually, a different employee noticed my distress and my original paper boarding pass showing the correct bulkhead assignment. He asked me to move up. I broke down in tears, terrified that moving would cause the gate agent to remove me from the plane as threatened. We were eventually moved to the bulkhead, but the damage was done. My autistic son was traumatized by watching his mother be trampled and threatened. 5. Post-Flight: I called to report these injuries, but was disconnected after a 45-minute hold. I require a formal record of this injury and these violations.

We flew economy, it was what I expected. The seats are too upright for me

I would like if it had happened already. I'm still waiting for it.

Almost 3 hr delay in Settle with very little information available to passengers. They boarded the plane and we waited for a long time inside the plane as well.

Food and entertainment not applicable - standard drinks and cinnamon cookies; crew did not do a song and dance for us so no entertainment. I like the slightly better leg room than American Airlines - at least it felt that way. Flight crew and atmosphere seemed more welcoming than American, too.

It was fine, mostly I was just happy to be on my last leg home. No in flight entertainment but that's forgivable since it was only a 2 hour flight.

Flight was cancelled, then rebooked on a flight that I was unable to get through since they had closed the gate.

Alaska Airlines adds time to flight time to make up for late departures. Also Alaska Airlines destroyed my suitcase and I had to buy another suitcase for return flight. Very frustrating and not sure I would fly Alaska Airlines again.

Landed and parked in back of larger jet. Cabin filled with jet exhaust. Left many with headache. I got sick to my stomach. Scrambled to find airsick bags

Plane seats are comfortable and seemed more roomy than others I have been on. Playing was clean and flight crew friendly. Passengers who have a connecting flight should however be allowed off the plane first

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

Easy boarding with an extremely kind attendant. Seats were spacious and we had 3 seats for 2 people so we could stretch out. Comfortable air flow and very attentive and hospital attendants. Bathrooms and food were the only negative. Bathrooms were so small you could hardly get in and close the door. I don’t think an obese person would fit or a person with a movement disability. Food was the trending food for flights, nonexistent. We spent $40 getting sandwich and snack at airport for our 6 hour flught.

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

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