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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sacramento to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 05:40 and lands at 07:18
• Latest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 23:28.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles.

A direct flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles takes 1h 38m, covering 373 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles range from £111 to £221, with an average of £162 over the past 12 months. Anything below £111 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the £162 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £162 return and stopover options via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) at £167.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Sacramento to Los Angeles flights are:

• United Airlines: 96% on time
• Delta: 95% on time
• American Airlines: 93% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 92% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sacramento to Los Angeles flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 31%, Afternoon flights for 18%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £82 to £512. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Sacramento to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £68, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £36 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sacramento to Los Angeles route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

Most connecting flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles pass through Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £146 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £178, a difference of £31.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Sacramento and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Southwest
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Frontier

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center, and Hollywood Walk of Fame. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sacramento to Los Angeles flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

All rental car companies that operate at Los Angeles International Airport have locations offsite. Most of the major rental car companies offer shuttle service between the airport terminal buildings and their offsite locations. You can find the shuttles making stops at the purple rental car shuttle locations that you will find outside all of the terminal buildings at the airport.

Because these cities have a location so close to each other in the state of California several airlines offer nonstop service. These include United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, as well as Southwest Airlines.

Drivers can drop off their passengers curbside at the terminal buildings. It is important to note the cars may only stay there long enough to drop off passengers and their luggage but there is no waiting or parking allowed at any time. Drivers must stay with their vehicles at all times.

Because this is such a large airport that has a location in such a large city there are quite a few hotels that have locations right at the entrance to the airport. They include the LAX Teresa Air B&B and the Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles - LAX Airport.