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Flights from Seattle to Sacramento

Nonstop flights from Seattle (SEA) to Sacramento (SMF) take about 1h 43m (975 km). Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $101 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Seattle to Sacramento

Carriers on SEA–SMF according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Alaska Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Southwest Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Seattle to Sacramento fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $101 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $100. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$12126 Oct 2026 · Alaska Airlines—
Nov 2026$11611 Nov 2026 · Southwest Airlines$100 · 1 stop11 Nov 2026
Feb 2027$10124 Feb 2027 · Alaska Airlines—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $100 for November 2026, $101 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Seattle to Sacramento, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Seattle to Sacramento flights

How long is the flight from Seattle to Sacramento?
A nonstop flight from Seattle (SEA) to Sacramento (SMF) takes about 1h 43m, covering 975 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Seattle from Sacramento by air?
The great-circle distance between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport and Sacramento International Airport is 975 km (606 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Seattle to Sacramento?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SEA–SMF route include Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Seattle to Sacramento cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SEA–SMF was $101 USD with Alaska Airlines (nonstop), departing 24 Feb 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Sacramento?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $100 one-way, against $121 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Seattle to Sacramento?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $100 with one stop against $101 nonstop, a saving of $1. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Seattle to Sacramento?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Sacramento visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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