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Sacramento.R 1,188 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Jan.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Wed, 7 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,188, select.
Sacramento.R 1,339 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,339, select.
Sacramento.R 2,177 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,177, select.
Sacramento.R 2,340 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Dec.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 17 Dec, arriving in Sacramento Stockton.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,340, select.
Sacramento.R 2,478 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,478, select.
Sacramento.R 2,667 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,667, select.
Sacramento.R 2,675 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,675, select.
Sacramento.R 2,676 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,676, select.
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Cheapest dealR 2,602
Cheapest monthJanuary
Average flight duration6 hours and 19 minutes
Most popular airlinejetBlue

Direct flights from New York to Sacramento

Alternative New York to Sacramento routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York to Sacramento? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Finding cheap flights from New York to Sacramento: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Sacramento: Sacramento International, Sacramento Stockton and Concord.
The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Sacramento is R 2,602. 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.
6 hours and 19 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Sacramento.
United, Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines fly direct from New York to Sacramento.
As of December 2025, there are 38 flights per week flying from New York to Sacramento.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Sacramento is usually January.
If you're flying from New York, the cheapest airport near Sacramento is Sacramento International – which is 15.6 km away from the centre of Sacramento. We've found flights into this airport from R 2,602.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Sacramento on Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 19 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In December, the average temperature is usually around 9°C. July is typically the warmest month in Sacramento, when it usually averages around 37°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is February.
The cheapest airline that flies to Sacramento is Southwest Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Sacramento Stockton Airport is jetBlue.

Flying from New York to Sacramento: what you need to know

  • Begin your journey at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Explore your options for booking a flight from New York to Sacramento taking off from either of these.

  • When it comes to arriving in Sacramento, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is a major hub. Another is Stockton Airport (SCK).

  • Take a direct New York to Sacramento flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 6 hours 25 minutes.

  • Sacramento is three hours behind New York and is in the UTC-7 timezone.

  • The most popular route for flights from New York to Sacramento is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Take your pick of three weekly services between these two airports. If you want to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from JFK to SMF is the 18:25 JetBlue Airways service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 18:49 with JetBlue Airways.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your New York to Sacramento flight.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Sacramento

  • To score cheap New York to Sacramento flights, book your journey ten months before your departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for January. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on plane tickets from New York to Sacramento. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a better deal comes up on cheap flights from New York to Sacramento.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' New York to Sacramento flights.

Flying from New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Jet off from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on a nonstop flight from New York to Sacramento. From JFK, you can travel directly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

  • JetBlue Airways is a well-known carrier that offers direct New York to Sacramento plane tickets from JFK.

  • The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Booked an early flight from New York to Sacramento? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 74.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Prefer to jet off from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? This popular hub offers nonstop flights from New York to Sacramento, seamlessly connecting to Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

  • Book a direct New York to Sacramento plane ticket with United Airlines. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of EWR.

  • EWR is around 14 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from New York to Sacramento, kick back in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:

  • 73% of flights departing Newark Liberty International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • Stay in bed a little longer and still make your New York to Sacramento flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:

  • With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving when they should, LGA is a reliable starting point for any trip.

  • You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.

Arriving in Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • The distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento is approximately 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget to explore Sacramento and beyond.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.

  • The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.

Stockton Airport (SCK)

  • Stockton Airport (SCK) is about 80 kilometres from central Sacramento. Once you've disembarked your flight from New York to Sacramento, it takes approximately 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 3 hours 20 minutes on public transport.

  • You'll find Stockton Airport at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.

Best time to go to Sacramento

  • August is the busiest month for flights from New York to Sacramento. To avoid the crowds, visit Sacramento in May.

  • Lock in a New York to Sacramento ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sacramento to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from New York to Sacramento in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).

More about Sacramento

Explore more of United States

  • San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Sacramento. Around 145 kilometres to the south, top sights here include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

  • Around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento, San Francisco is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.

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