
Popular airlines from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF)
- Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
American Airlines
- Delta
Delta
- Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
- United
United
- Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
- Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
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Today's featured flight deals from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF)
- Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento (SMF).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Sep 11 at 8:00am from Phoenix, arriving at 9:55am in Sacramento.Returning on Sat, Sep 20 at 1:02pm from Sacramento, arriving at 2:57pm in Phoenix.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Thu, Sep 11 at 8:00am from Phoenix, returning on Sat, Sep 20 at 1:02pm from Sacramento priced at $23730% less than typical$237
- Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento (SMF).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Mon, Sep 8 at 8:00am from Phoenix, arriving at 9:55am in Sacramento.Returning on Wed, Sep 17 at 3:00pm from Sacramento, arriving at 4:55pm in Phoenix.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Mon, Sep 8 at 8:00am from Phoenix, returning on Wed, Sep 17 at 3:00pm from Sacramento priced at $23725% less than typical$237
- Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento (SMF).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Tue, Sep 23 at 3:15pm from Phoenix, arriving at 5:10pm in Sacramento.Returning on Sat, Sep 27 at 8:10pm from Sacramento, arriving at 10:05pm in Phoenix.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Tue, Sep 23 at 3:15pm from Phoenix, returning on Sat, Sep 27 at 8:10pm from Sacramento priced at $17730% less than typical$177
- Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento (SMF).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Tue, Sep 9 at 3:15pm from Phoenix, arriving at 5:10pm in Sacramento.Returning on Tue, Sep 16 at 3:00pm from Sacramento, arriving at 4:55pm in Phoenix.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Tue, Sep 9 at 3:15pm from Phoenix, returning on Tue, Sep 16 at 3:00pm from Sacramento priced at $23720% less than typical$237
Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento (PHX-SMF)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $77 for one-way flights and $154 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.










Find the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento (SMF)
September is typically the cheapest month to fly
Graph displaying average flight prices per month
Origin airport | Sky Harbor Intl. |
Destination airport | Sacramento Intl. |
Airlines serving | Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United |
Roundtrip price | $154 |
Distance | 646 mi |
Average flight time | 1 hour 59 mins |
Phoenix to Sacramento Flights
The cheapest times to fly from Phoenix to Sacramento
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Phoenix to Sacramento are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Sacramento with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Phoenix to Sacramento
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Phoenix to Sacramento: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Phoenix to Sacramento
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Sacramento in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $77 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Phoenix to Sacramento flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.
You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Phoenix to Sacramento airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.
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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.