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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sacramento to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $323. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Francisco.$323 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
San Francisco.$335 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Thu, 16 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
San Francisco.$335 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
San Francisco.$335 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
San Francisco.$335 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
San Francisco.$335 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
San Francisco.$335 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
San Francisco.$335 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
San Francisco.$335 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
San Francisco.$335 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
San Francisco.$335 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
San Francisco.$336 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $336, select.
San Francisco.$352 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $352, select.
San Francisco.$451 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $451, select.
San Francisco.$452 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $452, select.
San Francisco.$600 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $600, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco International

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Sacramento to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

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Sacramento to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$323
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 11 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week178

Finding cheap flights from Sacramento to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sacramento to San Francisco International is $323. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Sacramento to San Francisco International.
United, SkyWest Airlines and Lufthansa fly direct from Sacramento to San Francisco International.
As of June 2026, there are 178 flights per week flying from Sacramento to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco International is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco International Airport on Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Sacramento to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know

  • Get your trip started at Sacramento International Airport (SMF), the main airport in Sacramento. Search for flights from Sacramento to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) that jet out of this base.

  • 1 hour 10 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Sacramento to San Francisco International Airport flight.

  • San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. The city's timezone is UTC-8 — the same as Sacramento.

  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the most popular route. There are 28 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with United Airlines at 8:39pm. Choose the first SMF to SFO departure with United Airlines at 5:15am if you want to get going earlier.

  • Leave enough time to make your flight from Sacramento to SFO. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • With more travellers during busy periods like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.

Airports in Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sacramento to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) depart from this terminal.

  • When taking off from SMF, you can catch a direct flight from Sacramento to San Francisco International Airport with United Airlines.

  • The airline with the highest booking numbers between SMF and SFO is United.

  • Among carriers operating on this route, United leads the way for on-time arrivals.

  • SMF is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Looking for a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento to San Francisco International Airport? Check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before making your way to Sacramento International Airport.

  • 81% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of SMF.

  • SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.

Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)

  • You can get to SCK from the centre of Sacramento in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 72 kilometres or so.

  • Want to add an extra day to your holiday? Consider booking a hotel near Stockton Metropolitan Airport the night before your Sacramento to SFO flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton are waiting to check you in.

  • 59% of flights out of Stockton Metropolitan Airport meet their expected arrival time.

  • SCK is located at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.

About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • From San Francisco International Airport, central San Francisco is around 21 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • $160 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to San Francisco International Airport. Return flights start from $323. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • To snap up cheap flights from Sacramento to SFO, book your ticket three months before your departure date.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Sacramento to San Francisco International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Sacramento to SFO.

  • Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Sacramento to San Francisco International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

The best time to fly from Sacramento to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Visit San Francisco in December for a more low-key escape.

  • Book a Sacramento to SFO plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Francisco to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sacramento to San Francisco International Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).

More about San Francisco

Explore more of the United States

  • Fresno is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Francisco. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

  • Around 129 kilometres northeast of San Francisco, Sacramento is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Crocker Art Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from Sacramento to San Francisco

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