Popular airlines from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX)
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Today's featured flight deals from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX)
- Sacramento (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Mon, Sep 8 at 5:20am from Sacramento, arriving at 7:15am in Phoenix.Returning on Mon, Sep 15 at 9:25pm from Phoenix, arriving on Tue, Sep 16 at 8:10am in Sacramento.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Mon, Sep 8 at 5:20am from Sacramento, returning on Mon, Sep 15 at 9:25pm from Phoenix priced at $24040% less than typical$240
- Sacramento (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Sep 5 at 6:00am from Sacramento, arriving at 7:54am in Phoenix.Returning on Mon, Sep 8 at 6:00am from Phoenix, arriving at 8:00am in Sacramento.Select American Airlines flight departing on Fri, Sep 5 at 6:00am from Sacramento, returning on Mon, Sep 8 at 6:00am from Phoenix priced at $29030% less than typical$290
- Sacramento (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sun, Sep 14 at 6:00am from Sacramento, arriving at 7:54am in Phoenix.Returning on Sat, Sep 20 at 5:25pm from Phoenix, arriving at 7:25pm in Sacramento.Select American Airlines flight departing on Sun, Sep 14 at 6:00am from Sacramento, returning on Sat, Sep 20 at 5:25pm from Phoenix priced at $23730% less than typical$237
- Sacramento (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Sep 26 at 6:00am from Sacramento, arriving at 7:54am in Phoenix.Returning on Tue, Sep 30 at 3:15pm from Phoenix, arriving at 5:10pm in Sacramento.Select American Airlines flight departing on Fri, Sep 26 at 6:00am from Sacramento, returning on Tue, Sep 30 at 3:15pm from Phoenix priced at $18730% less than typical$187
- Sacramento (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Wed, Sep 17 at 3:00pm from Sacramento, arriving at 4:55pm in Phoenix.Returning on Tue, Sep 23 at 3:15pm from Phoenix, arriving at 5:10pm in Sacramento.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Wed, Sep 17 at 3:00pm from Sacramento, returning on Tue, Sep 23 at 3:15pm from Phoenix priced at $17730% less than typical$177
- Sacramento (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Oct 4 at 5:10am from Sacramento, arriving at 7:00am in Phoenix.Returning on Wed, Oct 8 at 7:00am from Phoenix, arriving at 9:00am in Sacramento.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Sat, Oct 4 at 5:10am from Sacramento, returning on Wed, Oct 8 at 7:00am from Phoenix priced at $17725% less than typical$177
- Sacramento (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Oct 4 at 5:10am from Sacramento, arriving at 7:00am in Phoenix.Returning on Tue, Oct 7 at 7:00am from Phoenix, arriving at 9:00am in Sacramento.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Sat, Oct 4 at 5:10am from Sacramento, returning on Tue, Oct 7 at 7:00am from Phoenix priced at $17720% less than typical$177
Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Phoenix (SMF-PHX)
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.
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Origin airport | Sacramento Intl. |
Destination airport | Sky Harbor Intl. |
Airlines serving | Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United |
Roundtrip price | $154 |
Distance | 646 mi |
Average flight time | 2 hours 12 mins |
Sacramento to Phoenix Flights
The cheapest times to fly from Sacramento to Phoenix
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 Sacramento to Phoenix are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Phoenix with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Phoenix
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Sacramento to Phoenix: 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 Sacramento to Phoenix
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 Sacramento to Phoenix 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.
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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.