Cheap Flights from ATL to SMF: When to Fly from Atlanta to Sacramento

 

The cheapest times to fly from ATL to SMF are

• January 1st to March 4th
• August 6th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 19th and November 26th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ATL to SMF is early September. Prices can be as high as $947 for Sunday flights during early to mid June, or as low as $252 for Tuesday flights around early September.

 

When to Fly to Sacramento

Flying from Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Sacramento, CA (SMF) will usually cost between $278 to $565 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early September with an average ticket price of $300. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid June, with an average price of $514. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $214 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $408 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ATL to SMF flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ATL to SMF route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ATL to SMF flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Atlanta. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.12, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $119 (25%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $355. Return trip prices are from the SMF to ATL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ATL to SMF can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 4 hour 44 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from ATL to SMF while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ATL to SMF? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 12 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, Allegiant, American, China Eastern, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, JetBlue, Singapore Airlines, Southwest, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Sacramento International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2087 miles or 3359 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ATL to SMF?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ATL to SMF flight is about 4 hour 44 minutes.

How many flights go between Atlanta, GA and Sacramento, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 85 available flights from ATL to SMF.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ATL to SMF tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 39% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 6% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave SMF heading for ATL about 10 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Sacramento, CA is about 6 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: 10 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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