How long does it take to fly to Sacramento?

Flight times from New York to Sacramento vary, but if you’re flying out of Newark and flying into San Francisco (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 6h 14m on average. Another popular route from New York to Sacramento is flying from New York to San Francisco, which will take roughly 8h 09m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Sacramento Intl?

United Airlines, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Sacramento Intl

Which airlines fly to Sacramento?

American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sacramento from New York according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sacramento. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Sacramento on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from New York to Sacramento on average per week?

3 flights are operational weekly from New York to Sacramento as of October 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 33% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Sacramento Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from New York to Sacramento Intl Airport were last updated today.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Sacramento Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Sacramento Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sacramento Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Sacramento Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

£112 Cheap Flights from New York to Sacramento in 2026/27

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07:00 - 11:55LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

11:10 - 22:10SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

8h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

£219Southwest

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

16:00 - 22:05LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

22:40 - 09:42SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

8h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£223Delta

Wed, 6 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb

07:00 - 11:55LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

07:00 - 19:25SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

9h 25m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Dallas Love Field

£223Southwest

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

06:40 - 12:35LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

18:35 - 10:55SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

13h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

£226Southwest

Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

16:00 - 21:45LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

06:15 - 16:50SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 35m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

£230Delta

Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

07:00 - 16:05LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

12h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

18:35 - 10:55SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

13h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

£231Southwest

Wed, 2 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

07:00 - 11:55LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

05:50 - 16:25SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

£234Southwest

Thu, 3 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec

14:00 - 22:05LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

11h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

06:15 - 19:16SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

10h 01m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

£238Delta

Wed, 6 Jan - Sun, 10 Jan

07:00 - 11:55LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

09:15 - 22:10SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

9h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway

£238Southwest

Thu, 3 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

13:59 - 22:03LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

11h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

13:36 - 23:38SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 02m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

£239Delta

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

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16:00 - 22:03LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

06:13 - 18:59SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

9h 46m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

£301Delta

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

07:25 - 12:40LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

09:15 - 21:35SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

9h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Kansas City

£305Southwest

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

06:55 - 13:45LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

17:20 - 08:05SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

11h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago Midway

£309Southwest

Fri, 23 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

16:00 - 22:03LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

06:13 - 17:05SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 52m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

£320Delta

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

06:55 - 13:45LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

17:20 - 08:05SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

11h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago Midway

£324Southwest

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

13:10 - 20:15LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 05m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl

09:15 - 21:35SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

9h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Kansas City

£328Southwest

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

10:30 - 18:25LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

17:20 - 08:05SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

11h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago Midway

£339Southwest

Fri, 23 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

06:55 - 16:25LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

12h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Portland

17:20 - 08:05SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

11h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago Midway

£370Southwest

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

10:30 - 18:25LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

20:55 - 10:55SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

11h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

£378Southwest

Fri, 23 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

06:55 - 16:25LGA New York LaGuardia-SMF Sacramento Intl

12h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Portland

17:20 - 08:05SMF Sacramento Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

11h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago Midway

£384Southwest

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

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Alaska Airlines flights from New York to Sacramento

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Alaska Airlines

5 Dec

EWR09:00Newark

10h 10m

1 stop

SMF16:10Sacramento Intl

5 Dec

SMF18:28Sacramento Intl

8h 27m

1 stop

EWR05:55Newark

£317

Alaska Airlines

10 Nov

EWR09:30Newark

11h 30m

1 stop

SMF18:00Sacramento Intl

17 Nov

SMF11:31Sacramento Intl

9h 28m

1 stop

EWR23:59Newark

£337

Alaska Airlines

21 Nov

EWR06:20Newark

29h 48m

1 stop

SMF09:08Sacramento Intl

25 Nov

SMF06:42Sacramento Intl

30h 59m

1 stop

EWR16:41Newark

£349

United Airlines flights from New York to Sacramento

Our best United Airlines deals on New York to Sacramento flight tickets

United Airlines

3 Nov

LGA06:05New York LaGuardia

9h 56m

2 stops

SMF13:01Sacramento Intl

7 Nov

SMF09:55Sacramento Intl

7h 24m

1 stop

LGA20:19New York LaGuardia

£249

United Airlines

1 Nov

LGA06:05New York LaGuardia

9h 56m

2 stops

SMF13:01Sacramento Intl

5 Nov

SMF10:55Sacramento Intl

7h 34m

1 stop

LGA21:29New York LaGuardia

£256

United Airlines

15 Mar

LGA17:00New York LaGuardia

8h 43m

1 stop

SMF22:43Sacramento Intl

20 Mar

SMF23:47Sacramento Intl

8h 23m

1 stop

LGA11:10New York LaGuardia

£271

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Tue 10/11

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1 stop7h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 17/11

11:10-22:10

1 stop8h 00m

£219

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LGA New York LaGuardia - SMF Sacramento Intl

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Wed 6/1

16:00-22:05

1 stop9h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/2

22:40-09:42

1 stop8h 02m

£223

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LGA New York LaGuardia - SMF Sacramento Intl

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/11

07:00-11:55

1 stop7h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 17/11

07:00-19:25

2 stops9h 25m

£223

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LGA New York LaGuardia - SMF Sacramento Intl

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Wed 11/11

06:40-12:35

1 stop8h 55m

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Mon 16/11

18:35-10:55

1 stop13h 20m

£226

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LGA New York LaGuardia - SMF Sacramento Intl

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/11

16:00-21:45

1 stop8h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 22/11

06:15-16:50

1 stop7h 35m

£230

New YorkSacramento

LGA New York LaGuardia - SMF Sacramento Intl

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/12

07:00-16:05

2 stops12h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/12

18:35-10:55

1 stop13h 20m

£231

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LGA New York LaGuardia - SMF Sacramento Intl

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/12

07:00-11:55

1 stop7h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/12

05:50-16:25

1 stop7h 35m

£234

New YorkSacramento

LGA New York LaGuardia - SMF Sacramento Intl

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/1

14:00-22:05

1 stop11h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/1

06:15-19:16

1 stop10h 01m

£238

New YorkSacramento

LGA New York LaGuardia - SMF Sacramento Intl

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/12

07:00-11:55

1 stop7h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/12

09:15-22:10

2 stops9h 55m

£238

New YorkSacramento

LGA New York LaGuardia - SMF Sacramento Intl

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/11

13:59-22:03

1 stop11h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 13/11

13:36-23:38

1 stop7h 02m

£239

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Sacramento?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £199 to £361.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £219.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Sacramento. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £289. If you don’t want to visit Sacramento in January, then you should wait until September to fly from New York, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £300.

Can stopping save me money on New York to Sacramento flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York to Sacramento.

How have New York to Sacramento flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for New York to Sacramento flights are approximately 19% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to Sacramento

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York to Sacramento according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	£112
Fastest flight time	8h 16m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Sacramento	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Sacramento from New York in the past 72 hours is £112. The best return flight deal from New York to Sacramento found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £219.

The fastest flight from New York to Sacramento takes 8h 16m

Direct flights go from New York to Sacramento every day.

There is 1 airport in Sacramento. From New York there are direct flights to Sacramento Intl (SMF).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Sacramento

How far is New York to Sacramento Intl by plane?
New York and Sacramento Intl are 2498.3 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 8h 16m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Sacramento Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from New York to Sacramento Intl Airport were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Sacramento Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Sacramento Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sacramento Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Sacramento Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York to Sacramento?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between New York and Sacramento, the leading plane model is Airbus A321-100/200, making up 37.84% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 25.51%, Boeing 737 MAX 9 with 22.26%, and Boeing 737 with 6.16%.

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