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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to San Francisco & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
SAC
Destination airport IATA code
SJC
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
1 hour 7 mins

San Francisco SFO Flight Information

Traveling From
Sacramento
Origin Airport IATA Code
SAC
Traveling To
San Francisco
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJC
Number of Airlines Serving
7
Available Airlines
Distance
138 km
Direct Flight Time
1 7
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Sacramento and San Francisco?
Desperate to escape work for a while? Or maybe take off on a romantic getaway? Whatever your motivation for making your way to San Francisco, United Airlines can get you there with direct flights from Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
How long is a direct flight from Sacramento to San Francisco?
Direct flights are available between Sacramento and San Francisco and take on average 58 minutes. But the journey of 85 miles could zoom by in 55 minutes depending on a few factors like the weather and aircraft type.
What are the best airports for Sacramento to San Francisco flights?
Take a peek at the list below to see what the most popular flight routes are between Sacramento and San Francisco:

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to San Jose Intl. Airport - 752 flights per week
  • SMF to OAK - 616 flights per week
  • SMF to San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 26 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Sacramento to San Francisco?
Every airline has different features. If you’re jetting from Sacramento to San Francisco, select your seat from one of the leading six carriers which provide flights on this route:

  • Southwest Airlines with 3,812 flights every month.
  • Delta with 764 flights every month.
  • Alaska Airlines with 499 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 317 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 273 flights every month.
  • Spirit Airlines with 121 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Sacramento to San Francisco?
There are roughly 107 flights which operate every day from Sacramento to San Francisco. You might like to remember this the next time you catch yourself day dreaming about a holiday.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from Sacramento to San Francisco 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Francisco, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Sacramento to San Francisco is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Sacramento to San Francisco  

Every day between Sacramento and San Francisco, 12 flights from 7 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Air Canada, Avianca, ANA, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 138 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Sacramento to San Francisco — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Sacramento to San Francisco to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Place to stay after flight from Sacramento to San Francisco

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness centre and on-site parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,459 reviews)
"Always like the rooms with views of the city."

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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,151 reviews)
"This hotel was great and the breakfast was delicious and amazing."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2024

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Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,611 reviews)
"ended up being a great spot for us, a quick walk to chinatown & little Italy. we even walked to oracle park though that was a little more of a trek. hotel was very quiet, nice lobby, friendly staff. small room but perfect if you don’t plan on spending a lot of time in there anyways."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
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Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
425 North Point, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Definitely recommend and will stay again in the future."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast, WiFi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,764 reviews)
"Beautiful, modern suite on the 19th floor with a great view. This is centrally located to everything we want to do."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2024

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
King George Hotel

King George Hotel

3 out of 5
334 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,462 reviews)
"Great value for there money! clean room and surprisingly quiet."

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2024

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