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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to Seattle, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to Seattle, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Sacramento to Seattle (SMF-SEA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sacramento to Seattle that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Sacramento to Seattle

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Seattle.
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American Airlines Logo
SMF-SEA
1h 57mdirect
American Airlines Logo
SEA-SMF
1h 49mdirect
American Airlines
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Condor Logo
SMF-SEA
1h 55mdirect
Condor Logo
SEA-SMF
1h 58mdirect
Condor
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KLM Logo
SMF-SEA
2h 12mdirect
KLM Logo
SEA-SMF
1h 59mdirect
Qatar Airways Logo
SMF-SEA
2h 00mdirect
Qatar Airways Logo
SEA-SMF
1h 53mdirect
Qatar Airways
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Japan Airlines Logo
SMF-SEA
1h 55mdirect
Japan Airlines Logo
SEA-SMF
2h 04mdirect
Japan Airlines
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Icelandair Logo
SMF-SEA
1h 57mdirect
Icelandair Logo
SEA-SMF
1h 45mdirect
Icelandair
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Air France Logo
SMF-SEA
2h 01mdirect
Air France Logo
SEA-SMF
2h 02mdirect
Air France
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Delta Logo
SMF-SEA
2h 12mdirect
Delta Logo
SEA-SMF
2h 09mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
SMF-SEA
2h 00mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
SEA-SMF
1h 53mdirect
Alaska Airlines
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Southwest Logo
SMF-SEA
1h 55mdirect
Southwest Logo
SEA-SMF
1h 45mdirect
Southwest
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Finnair Logo
SMF-SEA
2h 02mdirect
Finnair Logo
SEA-SMF
1h 49mdirect
Finnair
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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
SMF-SEA
2h 07mdirect
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
SEA-SMF
1h 56mdirect
Scandinavian Airlines
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Hawaiian Airlines Logo
SMF-SEA
2h 00mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
SEA-SMF
1h 53mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines
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Korean Air Logo
SMF-SEA
2h 12mdirect
Korean Air Logo
SEA-SMF
1h 59mdirect
Korean Air
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Air Tahiti Nui Logo
SMF-SEA
2h 00mdirect
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
SEA-SMF
1h 53mdirect
Air Tahiti Nui
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WestJet Logo
SMF-SEA
2h 12mdirect
WestJet Logo
SEA-SMF
1h 59mdirect
WestJet
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Virgin Atlantic Logo
SMF-SEA
2h 07mdirect
Virgin Atlantic Logo
SEA-SMF
1h 56mdirect
Virgin Atlantic
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Singapore Airlines Logo
SMF-SEA
2h 00mdirect
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SEA-SMF
1h 53mdirect
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Expert advice for your flight from Sacramento to Seattle

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Qatar Airways

Qatar's Economy class includes a free checked bag and seatback TV for entertainment.


Qatar's Privilege Club allows Avios redemption for free flights and upgrades.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska offers a 20-minute baggage guarantee with compensation if delayed beyond this time.


Alaska's Wine Flies Free program allows free wine case check-in from select airports.

Southwest

Southwest allows two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each.


Southwest's Rapid Rewards points never expire and have no blackout dates.

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Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights.


Delta's Comfort Plus seats offer up to three extra inches of legroom.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Seattle flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Seattle to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Seattle?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sacramento to Seattle clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Seattle on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Sacramento to Seattle. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Seattle?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Seattle is January, where tickets cost £137 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £207 and £201 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sacramento to Seattle?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £351, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Seattle?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Seattle, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Sacramento to Seattle

Low season

January

High season

August
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Sacramento to Seattle

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Seattle based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Seattle

  • How can I fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)?

    Most of the departures from Sacramento to Seattle are direct departures. These nonstop flights are typically operated by Alaska Airlines, Delta Airlines, and American Airlines. Occasionally you might find a journey with one layover, but these are fairly rare. Layovers take place in cities such as Las Vegas (LAS).

  • How do I get to SMF from downtown Sacramento?

    The Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is located just a 15min drive from the downtown area of Sacramento, so you can always hail a taxi or a rideshare such as Lyft or Uber. Alternatively, you can take public transportation. SacRT operates the route with 142 Airport Express buses, which run hourly every day of the week.

  • What is the best way for me to get to downtown Seattle from SEA?

    When you land in Seattle, you have several ways you can get to the downtown area. You can always take a taxi or a rideshare, or you can make use of the rail or bus public transport systems. You can take bus route 124 which serves the downtown Seattle area. Or, you can take the light rail.

  • Are there any hotels near SEA?

    Yes, you have plenty of hotel options near SEA if you need to stay near the airport for any reason. Many of these hotels also offer free shuttle service to and from the airport. These include the Crowne Plaza Seattle Airport - an IHG Hotel, the Aloft Seattle Sea-Tac Airport, and Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle Airport, among several others.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sacramento to Seattle?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to Seattle flight route: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Air Canada.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Seattle?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to Seattle flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Seattle?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Seattle, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sacramento to Seattle?

    There are direct flights from Sacramento to Seattle on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Seattle?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Seattle.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Seattle?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Seattle from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Seattle?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Seattle with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Seattle?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Seattle from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to Seattle

  • Will you need to store your vehicle at the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) for the duration of your trip to Seattle? You have several options for long-term parking. You can park at one of the several economy lots or if you need to leave your car for more than 3 weeks, you can call the airport to reserve a space.
  • Did you arrive early at SMF and need something to do while you wait for your flight? Visit one of the many unique art installations inside the airport. In Terminal A you’ll find the Flying Carpet, the Chromatic Oasis, and the Samson luggage towers. In Terminal B you can see Acorn Steam or Active Ecosystem.
  • Both the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) offer services for passengers with limited mobility. SMF offers assistance every step of the way, including wheelchair service, security screening assistance, and more. SEA also offers wheelchair services and assistance navigating the airport after landing.
  • If you need to pick up a rental vehicle after you land in Seattle, make your way to the rental car center. You should take the shuttle bus to the offsite facility. You can find the shuttle bus pickup points on the lower drive of the baggage claim level.
  • Is someone picking you up when you land at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)? You can tell them to wait for you in the cell phone waiting lot. Your ride can wait for you for up to 20min in the cell phone lot.

Prefer to fly direct from Sacramento to Seattle?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sacramento Intl Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sacramento Intl to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Tuesday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Wednesday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Thursday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Friday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Saturday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Sunday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +15 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +16 more

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Direct returns

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Tuesday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Wednesday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Thursday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Friday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Saturday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +15 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +16 more

Sunday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +15 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +16 more

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