Cheap Flights from GTF to SMF: When to Fly from Great Falls to Sacramento

 

The cheapest times to fly from GTF to SMF are

• January 1st to February 11th
• April 23rd to May 27th (except the week of May 14th)
• August 6th to November 18th

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 GTF to SMF is early November. Prices can be as high as $573 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $238 for Tuesday flights around early November.

 

When to Fly to Sacramento

Flying from Great Falls, MT (GTF) to Sacramento, CA (SMF) will usually cost between $241 to $448 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early November with an average ticket price of $293. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $442. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $149 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $358 can be considered a good price for a round-trip GTF to SMF flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the GTF to SMF flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Great Falls. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.28, which is 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 $96 (24%) 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 $298. Return trip prices are from the SMF to GTF flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from GTF to SMF can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 25 minutes may not 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 not usually a nonstop flight from GTF to SMF while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Sacramento International Airport to Great Falls International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 795 miles or 1279 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop GTF to SMF flight is about 2 hour 25 minutes.

How many flights go between Great Falls, MT and Sacramento, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 58 available flights from GTF to SMF.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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