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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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Flights from Sacramento to Seattle - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 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 £142 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of tickets is £190 and £182 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Seattle, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Sacramento and Seattle?

Alaska Airlines connects Sacramento to Seattle with up to 10 flights per day. Delta also offers 3 flights per day, while Southwest follows with 3 flights per day.

How many flights are there between Sacramento and Seattle per day?

Each day, there are between 16 and 20 nonstop flights that take off from Sacramento and land in Seattle, with an average flight time of 1h 59m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 127 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sacramento and Seattle?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Sacramento to Seattle?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sacramento at 05:35 and will be landing in Seattle at 07:25.

What’s the latest departure time from Sacramento to Seattle?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sacramento to Seattle jets off at 21:40 and lands at 23:30.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Sacramento to Seattle

Low season

January

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% 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?

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

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

    The Embraer 175 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, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to Seattle

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Sacramento to Seattle? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £136 or less one-way and £245 or less round-trip.
  • 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.
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Prefer to fly direct from Sacramento to Seattle?

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

Direct departures

Sacramento Intl to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +11 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +12 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, +12 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Thursday

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

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Friday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +11 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +12 more

Saturday

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

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Sunday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

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Direct returns

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, Condor, +10 more

Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +11 more

Tuesday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Wednesday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +11 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +12 more

Thursday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Friday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +10 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +11 more

Saturday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Sunday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +11 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +12 more

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One-way flight deals

directAmerican Airlines
1h 58mSMF-SEA
directCondor
2h 01mSMF-SEA
directKLM
2h 07mSMF-SEA
directQatar Airways
1h 58mSMF-SEA
directJapan Airlines
1h 58mSMF-SEA
directIcelandair
2h 02mSMF-SEA
directAir France
2h 10mSMF-SEA
directDelta
2h 04mSMF-SEA
directAlaska Airlines
1h 55mSMF-SEA
directSouthwest
1h 50mSMF-SEA
directFinnair
2h 00mSMF-SEA
directKorean Air
1h 58mSMF-SEA
directAir Tahiti Nui
1h 58mSMF-SEA
directWestJet
2h 22mSMF-SEA
directVirgin Atlantic
2h 04mSMF-SEA
directSingapore Airlines
1h 58mSMF-SEA

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Sacramento - Seattle Flights

Departure:

Sacramento (SMF)United States

Destination:

Seattle (SEA)United States

Cabin classes:

£218

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Flights£2490h 00m
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