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Cheapest one-way

$ 44
Frontier Airlines Mon, Oct 26

72% below next 30d avg. ($159)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 63
Frontier Airlines Mon, Sep 28

75% below next 30d avg. ($252)

When to travel

November Cheapest month
January Peak month

Fastest flight

1h 34m Avg: 1h 31m

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $44 , travelers can expect an average price of $159 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $63 . Flights typically take around 1h 31m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 1h 34m minutes. There are 99 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) , Ontario International Airport (ONT) , and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) . Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (SMF-LAX) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $44 and round-trip from $63. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles operate an average of 82 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 57.4% on-time departure rate and a 92.5% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Sacramento to Los Angeles flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles are Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, among 3 carriers on this route. Frontier Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sacramento to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Sacramento to Los Angeles

The distance between Sacramento and Los Angeles is approximately 580.47 km. It takes around 1 hour 31 minutes on average to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price $44
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $63
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 580.47 km
Average flight time 1 hour 31 minutes
Popular airline Frontier Airlines
Frequency ~84/week
Flight statistics for the Sacramento–Los Angeles route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

The average price of one-way flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles is October, with an average price of $123; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to $194.

$194
$159
$123
$88
    Cheapest
  • $125
    Sep
  • $123
    Oct
  • $129
    Nov
  • $135
    Dec
  • $140
    Jan
  • $136
    Feb
  • $154
    Mar
  • $136
    Apr
  • $146
    May
  • $165
    Jun
  • $160
    Jul
  • $194
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles (SAC-LAX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $44 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SMF to LAX on Mon, Oct 26), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $63 departing on Mon, Sep 28 and returning on Mon, Oct 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: Frontier Airlines Delta Air Lines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 31 minutes to fly from Sacramento (SAC) to Los Angeles (LAX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 99 flight per week flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/-/-/W/T/F/S -- DL3969 (06:35)
  • To find best deals on flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Oct 26, with one-way flights priced at just $44.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Los Angeles travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles on September 28, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $63.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Ontario International Airport (ONT), and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (SMF-LAX) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and Sacramento is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Sacramento to Los Angeles is $159. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Sacramento to Los Angeles is $252. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Sacramento and Los Angeles, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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