Cheap Flights from SMF to SEA: When to Fly from Sacramento to Seattle

The cheapest times to fly from SMF to SEA are

• January 1st to April 8th (except the week of March 19th)
• April 23rd to May 6th
• May 21st to June 10th
• October 1st 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 SMF to SEA is early December. Prices can be as high as $578 for Friday flights during early August, or as low as $132 for Tuesday flights around early December.

When to Fly to Seattle

Flying from Sacramento, CA (SMF) to Seattle, WA (SEA) will usually cost between $132 to $238 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 $161. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $290. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $129 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $182 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SMF to SEA flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the SMF to SEA 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 $0.19, which is below average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays 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 $62 (30%) 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 $147. Return trip prices are from the SEA 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 SEA can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 4 minutes may be realistic.

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from SMF to SEA? 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, Frontier, JetBlue, Singapore Airlines, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Seattle/Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 606 miles or 975 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SMF to SEA flight is about 2 hour 4 minutes.

How many flights go between Sacramento, CA and Seattle, WA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 64 available flights from SMF to SEA.

Airport Location Info

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from SMF to SEA tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 27% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 20% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave SEA heading for SMF about 6 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Seattle, WA is about 5 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 8 minutes late
• Alaska: 5 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

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