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Typical prices: £692-£1,017
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LHR - SMF • 2 stops
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£397
Typical prices: £513-£815
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Sun 16/12
LBA - SMF • 3 stops
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Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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20:25 - 17:34LHR  London Heathrow-SMF Sacramento Intl
29h 09m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Los Angeles
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17:11 - 16:30SMF  Sacramento Intl-LHR London Heathrow
15h 19m1 stop Los Angeles
£574Multiple Airlines
Wed, 10 Mar - Wed, 5 May
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10:20 - 22:16LHR  London Heathrow-SMF Sacramento Intl
19h 56m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Los Angeles
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07:00 - 16:00SMF  Sacramento Intl-LHR London Heathrow
25h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen
£575Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, 10 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
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11:05 - 21:06LHR  London Heathrow-SMF Sacramento Intl
42h 01m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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07:00 - 20:35SMF  Sacramento Intl-LHR London Heathrow
29h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Newark
£682United Airlines
Sun, 10 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
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11:05 - 21:06LHR  London Heathrow-SMF Sacramento Intl
42h 01m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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19:54 - 09:40SMF  Sacramento Intl-LHR London Heathrow
29h 46m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
£683United Airlines
Sat, 6 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
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14:45 - 22:15LHR  London Heathrow-SMF Sacramento Intl
15h 30m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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14:56 - 12:20SMF  Sacramento Intl-LHR London Heathrow
13h 24m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
£708Alaska Airlines
Sat, 6 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
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14:45 - 22:15LHR  London Heathrow-SMF Sacramento Intl
15h 30m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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12:57 - 12:20SMF  Sacramento Intl-LHR London Heathrow
15h 23m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
£709Alaska Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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14:30 - 15:21LHR  London Heathrow-SMF Sacramento Intl
32h 51m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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07:00 - 07:55SMF  Sacramento Intl-LHR London Heathrow
16h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
£788Lufthansa
Wed, 24 Mar - Mon, 29 Mar
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06:35 - 20:37LHR  London Heathrow-SMF Sacramento Intl
21h 02m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Los Angeles
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11:50 - 11:10SMF  Sacramento Intl-LHR London Heathrow
15h 20m1 stop San Francisco
£805Lufthansa
Fri, 13 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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10:00 - 23:16LGW  London Gatwick-SMF Sacramento Intl
21h 16m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Los Angeles
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09:33 - 15:45SMF  Sacramento Intl-LGW London Gatwick
22h 12m2 stops Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle
£816Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 3 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
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08:55 - 19:01LHR  London Heathrow-SMF Sacramento Intl
18h 06m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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18:52 - 11:35SMF  Sacramento Intl-LHR London Heathrow
32h 43m1 stop Los Angeles
£829Virgin Atlantic
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Sacramento

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Sacramento?

London Heathrow Airport to Sacramento is the cheapest route at £574 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Sacramento?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Sacramento at £787 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at £971.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento?

•January is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento with an average price of £679 return.
•December (£991) and July (£910) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Sacramento?

Afternoon flights to Sacramento are the cheapest at £846 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at £879.

When are flights to Sacramento the cheapest?

Flights to Sacramento are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight to Sacramento

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Key details for flights to Sacramento

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£397
Beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 34% increase in traveller numbers.
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When to book flights to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Sacramento, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Sacramento is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Sacramento is around £692 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How far is Sacramento Intl from Sacramento city centre?

    Sacramento Intl is 9.6 mi from Sacramento city centre.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Sacramento?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Sacramento are from London, starting at £574 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Sacramento?

    Last-minute fares to Sacramento (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 27% higher than the average return fare of £821.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Sacramento?

    Delta operates the most flights from the United Kingdom to Sacramento at 0 per week, while Virgin Atlantic is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United Kingdom to Sacramento. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking Sacramento flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Sacramento, book around 18 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 37% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Sacramento, a good return fare is around £692. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Sacramento in January. Return fares historically average £679, making January the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to £33 on a return flight. Midday flights to Sacramento average £846 compared to £879 for afternoon flights.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Sacramento

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Sacramento? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 13095 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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It was friendly. Also, we had some turbulence due to the wing of a plane in front of us, and I was grateful the pilot explained that reason to us. It made me feel like we were safer than if there were no explanation and it was inherently interesting to learn.

10.0 ExcellentLeah, Oct 2026
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It was friendly. Also, we had some turbulence due to the wing of a plane in front of us, and I was grateful the pilot explained that reason to us. It made me feel like we were safer than if there were no explanation and it was inherently interesting to learn.

Alaska Airlines staff go out of their way to accommodate my fragile musical instrument, every time. They are unlike any other airline. I've experienced this can-do attitude on several flights with different staff, so this must be the culture of their company. I appreciate Alaska!

The ticketing counter in SD was a mess. The lady handling the First-Class check-in seemed overwhelmed until a supervisor replaced her. It took almost 20 minutes to get once couple checked in, and then she started walking around the counters while 7 people just stood in line. Once her supervisor arrived, she announced she was going on break, never to engage with customers again.

Fine for a short flight. All went well. Snacks are lacking and I couldn’t hook up to wifi through the app, but it was fine.

I bought tickets MONTHS ago for a flight that left SAN at 14:30. That is what it says on our tickets. I was never notified of any time changes. During online check-in. I discovered the flight time had been changed to 15:45. This was unacceptable and had I been notified, I would have changed flights, or airlines. That departure time was unworkable with our plans. We called Alaska and asked for an explanation. They said flight time was changed 11/08/25. No proof of notification could be offered. We asked to be moved to an earlier flight. After much pleading, the rep said she would allow a “one time exception..” While I appreciate being moved, this was YOUR fault Alaska Airlines.

Again, very smooth and all of the Alaska folks were great. They continue to meet all my needs.

The whole experience went smoothly with no hitches along the way.

Our late returning flight was annoying. The plane was small, but it made boarding and disembarking quicker. I do wish they offered a gluten free snack.

1. Denial of Basic Needs (SEA): Upon arrival in Seattle, the wheelchair attendant refused my urgent request to use the restroom, insisting on scanning documents first. She eventually took me to a restroom but then abandoned me and my autistic son at an unstaffed, deserted gate for over four hours. When I called the accommodation line for help, I was told to "get someone's attention," which was impossible. My son, traumatized by the prospect of me yelling for help, was forced to wander the terminal to find assistance. 2. Revocation of Accommodations & Threats: At the gate, an agent stated I had no accommodations on file, despite my previous leg having them. When I showed the app (where my bulkhead seat was erased and replaced with Row 14), he denied the evidence. When I attempted to advocate for my immobilized leg, he threatened to "yank me from the flight" if I said one more word. He coerced me into agreeing that I was "asking for accommodations for the first time" before he would allow assistance, effectively forcing me to falsify the situation under duress. I complied only out of fear of being stranded in a strange city. 3. On-Board Negligence and Injury: Because my bulkhead seat was revoked, I was forced into Row 14. With my leg immobilized and unable to bend, it extended into the aisle. During boarding and the flight: 16 different passengers tripped over my injured leg. 6 rolled luggage bags were pulled over my injured leg. The Flight Attendant (FA) was one of the people who tripped and drove luggage over me. I reported the issue to the FA after 10 trips and 3 luggage impacts. He ignored me. He only addressed me later to ask me to move my immobilized leg for beverage service. I informed him again: "16 people have tripped, 6 luggage runovers, I cannot bend it." He provided no medical aid and no incident report. 4. Resolution and Trauma: Eventually, a different employee noticed my distress and my original paper boarding pass showing the correct bulkhead assignment. He asked me to move up. I broke down in tears, terrified that moving would cause the gate agent to remove me from the plane as threatened. We were eventually moved to the bulkhead, but the damage was done. My autistic son was traumatized by watching his mother be trampled and threatened. 5. Post-Flight: I called to report these injuries, but was disconnected after a 45-minute hold. I require a formal record of this injury and these violations.

We flew economy, it was what I expected. The seats are too upright for me

Lounge was top notch h with great variety of food and drinks. Cabin crew were great. Smooth flight.

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

Security area in terminal 3 needs to be made much nicer. Less claustrophobic and use of glass and big ceilings wouldhelp

accomodating check in staff, friendly flight crew ( a crew member was speaking tactlessly and was overfamiliar with passengers

Seats need to be updated. Allowance needs to be made for dinner service at an alternative time

If I could fly Virgin Atlantic airlines to every place, I need to go, I would. Leaving Heathrow through the special virgin air entrance, security is completely white glove service. I love this airline. From ticketing agents to flight staff everyone tries to make it a wonderful & happy flight experience. I wish other airlines copied the positive culture of Virgin Airlines.

It's not United, but TSA security at Terminal A in Newark is a disaster and seriously makes me consider switching to flying out of JFK. The touchless TSA pre-check had a line of over 50 people and the bag screening was so slow that it limited the flow of people through the facial recognition process. It is the only airport that I frequent that has this issue and makes me reconsider whether I should fly out of Newark given the wasted time and frustration it causes. As I said, it is not a United issue but will impact United if people choose to stop utilizing Newark airport because of the poor experience.

The food could be much better. Also very unfortunate that most of business class seats were empty but I could not upgrade.

Bag got checked but I thought one personal item was guaranteed.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

The flight attendants were very rude, beyond comprehension. I took a business class from London to SFO for the first time on United. When I asked for a second piece of bread during dinner, the serving attendant threw a 3rd bread on my plate and said, “here. You can have this one too”! I couldn’t believe the rudeness of the attendant. Most all attendants were very rude, unhelpful, sing the food was absolutely disgusting. Never fly United internationally in business class. My flight back to SFO was a nightmare!!

Our experience on United Airlines was extremely poor. The plane was extremely cold throughout our entire flight- which multiple people complained about- and we had to wait 2 hours to get a blanket which was too thin and barely helped warm us up. As well as this, none of the entertainment features were working so we had to sit through a roughly 10 hour flight with nothing to keep our attention, including the actual flight path screen. It was an extremely disappointing experience and I would hope that this gets fixed if we ever choose United Airlines again.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

The senior flight attendants were amazing. Totally different vibe from other carriers. Easy 10 hour flight in Business Class. Great food. Good humor as well.

I was refused to used the toilet closes to my seat and had to go to the back of the plane .. it was difficult for me I’m a wheelchair customer

Liked Seat space in Premium Plus Disliked delay, poor management of boarding groups, missed meal at landing.

Terrible. Quality has gone down significantly. Plane was delayed. No instructions from the staff. Will try to avoid in the future!

Thought the economy premium experience would match that of the Amsterdam to Boston flight. Aircraft was older: chair didn’t lean back. I had to buy a blanket, which on the flight over was complimentary. Flight crew seemed disinterested all around.

The plane was filthy and worn - the seat pockets were stuffed with tattered food and torn pamphlets. The cleaning crew that came on as we were deboarding were grabbing handfulls of trash and perfunctorily wiping down tables with dishrags. It's been a while since I flew Jetblue and it used to be a great experience. After this flight I will avoid flying Jetblue again if there is any alternative.

JFK is the worst airport and JetBlue is the worst airline

A more comfortable seat. Padding would be really helpful but I've read the airlines don't want customers to be satisfied with economy seats.

Everything was good except checking bags . I had paid for two bags but it didn’t show so we had to do it again while people waited and we were struggling to get to our flight

Flight delayed 4 times on a non-stop from BOS to SFO. Then when landed in SFO had to wait for 30 mins for a gate AT 3:30AM.

The security line at JFK was one of the longest I’ve ever experienced - probably 45 minutes. I don’t know if JetBlue has control over it, but it detracted from the overall experience. Entertainment had good options, but the volume control was a bit small to tap on and the screen had a fair amount of interference blips. Clearer picture would have been better.

Whole experience was poor. Delayed 2 hours. Lied about the delays. Was all jet blues fault and tried to blame on air traffic control. Sent out other let trips and wouldn't allow people to switch aircraft.

It was fine for what it was. It’s not luxury travel but it was efficient, for the most part. Having my carry-on transferred into luggage however, was unwelcome.

The flight from FRA to SFO was uncomfortable. The crew allowed people to change seats after boarding finished, but then made some people move back to their seats but not others, which resulted in my wife and I having to sit in two middle seats for an 11 hour flight. The entertainment system was not working well throughout the flight, and stopped working completely around hour 8.

Inflight food quality is definitely declining. Only one hot food was served and rest of were boxed meals. That’s not how was done before. Better to fly Asia or Qatar carriers for better service.

The seats on Lufthansa’s international business class on the A350-900 is the worst product in the market. Our chief purser was AMAZING though. She is the best FA I have had in many years.

I have very bad experience with United because Vince two weeks that I did not receive my luggage yet

Good and they are leaving at time and arriving on time

The flight attendants were wonderful - one man put my carry on in the bin for me. Very attentive service. Loved the blanket and pillow waiting for me in economy. Food was excellent which is a surprise given the reputation of any airline food. Wine was fine with the meals. Delighted with the new movies - flight went by very quickly. I would definitely fly Lufthansa again.

The plane (Mitsubishi CRJ) felt old, creaking and not very new. The crew was okay. Hot water provision was broken so hot beverages could't be served.

Other than problems with checking in and uploading passport info everything was great. It would be nice to be able to manually input passport info. Often while traveling the bandwidth has problems uploading pictures

Horrible flight attendant in back of economy that screamed at me, have already reported to United. Horrible food - for Gluten free, why would you assume the person is vegetarian? I was served some kind of horrible curry bean paste and multiple cold rolls and soggy vegetables with no seasoning... um no!

Flight itself fine, big problem with KAYAK. Revised e-ticket sent in July stated departure LHR 10:55, arrival SFO 13:45. (a believable local arrival time given flight length and time difference). When we got to LHR there was no 10:55 flight to SFO and were advised that in fact flight LH2473 was arriving in MUNICH at 13:45pm, and that we would need to get a connecting flight arriving in SFO at 18:55 local time - over 5 hours later than expected. 1) you the booking agent made an error on the revised e-ticket you sent, omitting the Munich stopover and incorrect SFO arrival time. 2) I booked a DIRECT flight and 3) we had to cancel plans this end as a result, even though the team at LHR did a great job moving us to a later direct flight getting us in 2 hours earlier than the flight from munich would have.

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