Cheap Flights from SMF to PHX: When to Fly from Sacramento to Phoenix

 

The cheapest times to fly from SMF to PHX are

• January 1st to February 4th
• July 16th to December 16th (except the weeks of July 23rd, 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 PHX is early December. Prices can be as high as $463 for Sunday flights during early April, or as low as $202 for Wednesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Phoenix

Flying from Sacramento, CA (SMF) to Phoenix, AZ (PHX) will usually cost between $208 to $330 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $211. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early April, with an average price of $337. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $127 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $219 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SMF to PHX flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the SMF to PHX flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Sacramento. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.21, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday 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 $49 (19%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $216. Return trip prices are from the PHX to SMF flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SMF to PHX can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 9 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 11 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, China Eastern, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, Singapore Airlines, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Sacramento International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 646 miles or 1040 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SMF to PHX flight is about 2 hour 9 minutes.

How many flights go between Sacramento, CA and Phoenix, AZ?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 52 available flights from SMF to PHX.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from SMF to PHX tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 20% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 25% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave PHX heading for SMF about 4 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Phoenix, AZ is about 2 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 2 minutes late
• American: 6 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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