Cheap flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles from $79 SMF → LAX

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $80 to $269.

At $275, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 30 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

5 fares on 4 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $106.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $24 to $133.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

8 fares on 7 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $43.

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 55% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 62% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

The cheapest return found recently is $275 with Frontier Airlines, 30 Nov to 4 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $106 with Frontier Airlines, 1 Dec to 12 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $233 to $367.

How much is a one-way flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $79 with Frontier Airlines, 19 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $43 with Frontier Airlines, 1 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $86 to $160.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $106, 1 Dec to 12 Dec, found 3 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $43, 1 Dec, found 7 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 55% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 62% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $275 with Frontier Airlines, 30 Nov to 4 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $79 with Frontier Airlines, 19 Dec, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 19 Dec, takes 1 h 32 min from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

Between 30 Nov and 1 Aug 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Southwest Airlines on 2. Between 16 Nov and 7 Aug 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 7 departure dates we hold, American Airlines on 2 and United Airlines on 1.