Cheap flights from Sacramento to Phoenix
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sacramento to Phoenix and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $180 | Frontier1 stop22 hrThu, Apr 30 — Mon, May 4 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is currently $180 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $90 | Frontier1 stop7 hrMon, May 4 | The cheapest one-way flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is currently $90 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $313 | SouthwestNonstop2 hrThu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is currently $313 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $380 | Frontier1 stop13 hrFri, Mar 13 — Sun, Mar 15 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sacramento to Phoenix is currently $380 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $398 | Frontier1 stop22 hrThu, Apr 30 — Mon, May 4 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is currently $398 | |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 50 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Sacramento to Phoenix takes 1 hr 50 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Sacramento to Phoenix per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Phoenix is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Prices in January are usually between $170 and $320.
Popular airlines from Sacramento to Phoenix
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Sacramento to Phoenix in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $278Typical price: $225–49547 weekly nonstop flightsSMF - PHXEvery day1110 weekly connecting flightsSMF - PHXEvery day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $313Typical price: $210–49535 weekly nonstop flightsSMF - PHXEvery day71 weekly connecting flightsSMF - PHXEvery day
- Unitedfrom $333Typical price: $245–460140 weekly connecting flightsSMF - PHXEvery day
- Alaskafrom $223Typical price: $235–540138 weekly connecting flightsSMF - PHXEvery day
- Deltafrom $385Typical price: $255–590102 weekly connecting flightsSMF - PHXEvery day
- Frontierfrom $180Typical price: $180–39512 weekly connecting flightsSMF - PHXEvery Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
Popular airports near Sacramento
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Sacramento center and popularity with travelers.
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF)SacramentoUnited States16 min9 mi
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)San FranciscoUnited States1 hr 39 min81 mi
- San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)San JoseUnited States1 hr 55 min87 mi
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)OaklandUnited States1 hr 30 min71 mi
Popular airports near Phoenix
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Phoenix center and popularity with travelers.
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)PhoenixUnited States12 min3 mi
- Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)PhoenixUnited States41 min25 mi
- Tucson International Airport (TUS)TucsonUnited States1 hr 53 min112 mi
- Scottsdale Airport (SCF)PhoenixUnited States31 min15 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to Phoenix
The cheapest flights from Sacramento to Phoenix are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $155 to $300.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $278, flying from May 9 to May 11.
- The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $313, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
- The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $333, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $223, flying from May 1 to May 4.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $385, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $180, flying from Apr 30 to May 4.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Phoenix starts at $180 from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Mon, May 4.
1 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Sacramento to Phoenix.
Most visitors arrive Dec–May, when the weather is warm and dry. Summers (May–Sep) are very hot. Local events include the Phoenix Open professional golf tournament (late Jan–early Feb), the Arizona State Fair (Oct) and the Arizona National Livestock Show (Dec).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sacramento to Phoenix.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sacramento to Phoenix really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sacramento to Phoenix.
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 47 nonstop flights and 1,110 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Other popular airlines flying from Sacramento to Phoenix are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 47 nonstop flights and 1,110 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Other popular airlines flying from Sacramento to Phoenix are:
- American offers 35 nonstop flights and 71 connecting flights per week. American flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
- United offers 140 connecting flights per week. United flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
- Alaska offers 138 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
- Delta offers 102 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
- Frontier offers 12 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $278, flying from May 9 to May 11.
- The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $313, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
- The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $333, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $223, flying from May 1 to May 4.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $385, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Sacramento to Phoenix is $180, flying from Apr 30 to May 4.
Southwest and American fly direct from Sacramento to Phoenix.
- There are 47 Southwest direct flights from Sacramento to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 35 American direct flights from Sacramento to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and Phoenix at price $380 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15.
Southwest and American fly direct from Sacramento to Phoenix.
- There are 47 Southwest direct flights from Sacramento to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 35 American direct flights from Sacramento to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Sacramento to Phoenix on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sacramento and Phoenix start at $313 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sacramento to Phoenix, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sacramento and Phoenix start at $398 from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sacramento and Phoenix start at $180 from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.
To book business class trips from Sacramento to Phoenix, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sacramento and Phoenix starts at $380 from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and Phoenix at price $380 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15.
To find last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to Phoenix, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Popular trips from Sacramento
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- Denver$128Apr 17 — Apr 19Nonstop2 hr 30 minFrontier
- Seattle$117Apr 16 — Apr 19Nonstop2 hrSouthwest
- Boston$281May 2 — May 41 stop7 hr 40 minSouthwest
- Lisbon$621May 7 — May 102 stops19 hr 42 minAir France, Delta, KLM
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