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The cheapest times to fly from SMF to DAB are

  • January 1st to March 4th (except the weeks of February 5th and February 12th)
  • April 23rd to May 6th
  • 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 SMF to DAB is early September. Prices can be as high as $1664 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $298 for Tuesday flights around early September.

 

When to Fly to Daytona Beach

Flying from Sacramento, CA (SMF) to Daytona Beach, FL (DAB) will usually cost between $321 to $744 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 $333. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $832. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $500 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $477 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SMF to DAB flight.

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

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SMF to DAB Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the SMF to DAB flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Sacramento. 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 $148 (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 $429. Return trip prices are from the DAB to SMF flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SMF to DAB can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 17 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 SMF to DAB while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, FL

  • 54 miles (87 km) away from DAB
  • Usually 23.82% less expensive than DAB
  • Nonstop flights available

See SMF to MCO flights

Destination alternative #2: Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) in Jacksonville, FL

  • 98 miles (158 km) away from DAB
  • Usually 18.05% less expensive than DAB
  • 1-layover flights available

See SMF to JAX flights

Destination alternative #3: Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, FL

  • 122 miles (196 km) away from DAB
  • Usually 14.80% less expensive than DAB
  • 1-layover flights available

See SMF to TPA flights

Destination alternative #4: Melbourne International Airport (MLB) in Melbourne, FL

  • 79 miles (127 km) away from DAB
  • Usually 11.12% less expensive than DAB
  • 1-layover flights available

See SMF to MLB flights

Destination alternative #5: Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) in Gainesville, FL

  • 81 miles (130 km) away from DAB
  • Usually 3.99% less expensive than DAB
  • 1-layover flights available

See SMF to GNV flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from SMF to DAB? 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 Daytona Beach International Airport to Sacramento International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2393 miles or 3851 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SMF to DAB flight is about 5 hour 17 minutes.

How many flights go between Sacramento, CA and Daytona Beach, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 83 available flights from SMF to DAB.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code SMF
Origination airport name Sacramento International Airport
City Sacramento, CA
Country the United States
Latitude 38.7
Longitude -121.6

Return Airport

Destination code DAB
Destination airport name Daytona Beach International Airport
City Daytona Beach, FL
Country the United States
Latitude 29.2
Longitude -81.1

 

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