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Los Angeles.68 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Oct, returning Sun, 12 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 68 €, select.
Los Angeles.68 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Aug, returning Sun, 17 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 17 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 68 €, select.
Los Angeles.68 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Jul, returning Thu, 24 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 68 €, select.
Los Angeles.68 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Thu, 7 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 68 €, select.
Los Angeles.86 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Nov, returning Thu, 6 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 86 €, select.
Los Angeles.96 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 96 €, select.
Los Angeles.100 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 100 €, select.
Los Angeles.103 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Sep, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 103 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento International to Los Angeles International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sacramento International to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from 132 €
Jul
from 68 €
Aug
from 68 €
Sep
from 96 €
Oct
from 68 €
Nov
from 86 €
Dec
from 162 €
Jan
from 251 €
Feb
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Mar
from 303 €
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May
from 249 €

Direct flights from Sacramento International to Los Angeles International

Sacramento International to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

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Sacramento to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found68 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 39 mins
Most popular airlineLATAM Airlines
Average flights per week583

Finding cheap flights from Sacramento International to Los Angeles International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sacramento International to Los Angeles International is 68 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 39 minutes is the average flight time from Sacramento International to Los Angeles International.
LATAM Airlines, Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from Sacramento International to Los Angeles International.
As of June 2025, there are 583 flights per week flying from Sacramento International to Los Angeles International.
The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento International to Los Angeles International is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday, 20 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles International.

Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

  • Sacramento and Los Angeles share the same timezone, UTC-7.

  • Flights from SMF to LAX start from 05:25 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:25 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 122 weekly Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.

  • Your SMF to LAX flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • You can travel nonstop to Los Angeles, United States. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport:

  • Most travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.

  • Delta Air Lines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SMF to LAX flights, with 86.86% of services arriving as scheduled.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SMF and LAX include:

    • San Diego International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • San Francisco International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is 37 €. A round-trip fare is currently 68 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To score cheap tickets from SMF to LAX, reserve your trip six months before your departure date.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Landing cheap flights from SMF to LAX is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.

  • Sacramento International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SMF land on schedule 82.15% of the time.

  • To reach Sacramento International Airport from central Sacramento, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.

  • Searching for a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. Get a good night's sleep here before making your way to SMF.

Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.

  • Getting there on public transport takes about 55 minutes.

When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Los Angeles in May.

  • Lock in your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Los Angeles during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SMF to LAX sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in United States, consider San Jose, about 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.

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