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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sacramento to New York Newark Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 5,937. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.R 2,801 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,801, select.
New York.R 2,802 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,802, select.
New York.R 2,893 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,893, select.
New York.R 3,151 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,151, select.
New York.R 3,316 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,316, select.
New York.R 3,632 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,632, select.
New York.R 3,633 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,633, select.
New York.R 3,634 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,634, select.
New York.R 3,634 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Apr.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,634, select.
New York.R 3,712 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,712, select.
New York.R 3,752 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 May.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 17 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,752, select.
New York.R 3,797 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,797, select.
New York.R 3,822 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Mar.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,822, select.
New York.R 5,205 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,205, select.
New York.R 6,500 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,500, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to New York Newark

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sacramento to New York Newark flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from R 5,205
Aug
from R 3,151
Sep
from R 2,893
Oct
from R 2,801
Nov
from R 2,802
Dec
from R 3,633
Jan
from R 3,632
Feb
from R 3,634
Mar
from R 3,712
Apr
from R 3,634
May
from R 3,752
Jun
from R 3,797

Direct flights from Sacramento to New York Newark

Sacramento to New York Newark: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sacramento to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York Newark.

New York LaGuardia

13km from central New York
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from R 2,234
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New York Newark

14km from central New York
from R 2,801
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New York John F. Kennedy

21km from central New York
from R 2,299
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Westchester County

47km from central New York
from R 4,000
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Islip

77km from central New York
from R 4,283
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Stewart International

88km from central New York
from R 3,378
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Sacramento to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,801
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time5 hrs, 13 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week8

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Sacramento to New York Newark is R 5,604. 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.
5 hours and 13 minutes is the average flight time from Sacramento to New York Newark.
United flies direct from Sacramento to New York Newark.
As of July 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Sacramento to New York Newark.
The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to New York Newark is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento to New York Newark Airport on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 13 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 New York Newark 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 New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to New York Newark is United .

Travelling from Sacramento to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): What you need to know

  • Your boarding pass to adventure starts at Sacramento's main airport, Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Explore the options for reserving a flight from Sacramento to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) leaving from this terminal.

  • Expect to be in the air for 5 hours 10 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Sacramento to Newark Liberty International Airport flight.

  • The timezone in New York is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of Sacramento. Newark Liberty International Airport is located in New York.

  • The most popular route is from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Choose from 5 direct services every week. United Airlines operates a 10:53pm departure between SMF and EWR.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Sacramento to EWR.

  • Popular months like July or holiday periods such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.

Airports in Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • Get to your destination in one go from Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Direct flights from Sacramento to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are available from here.

  • When jetting out of SMF, you can take a direct flight from Sacramento to Newark Liberty International Airport with United Airlines.

  • The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with United between SMF and EWR.

  • United ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 82.14% of services reaching their destination on schedule.

  • SMF is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Get your flight from Sacramento to Newark Liberty International Airport off to a stress-free start. Just a quick ride from Sacramento International Airport, stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG and be well-rested for the journey ahead.

  • 81% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of SMF.

  • You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.

Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Sacramento to SCK in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 72 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 55 minutes.

  • The day before your Sacramento to EWR flight, why not spend an extra night away from home? Kick back at Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG or Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton, which are near Stockton Metropolitan Airport.

  • 59% of all departures from Stockton Metropolitan Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

  • SCK is located at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.

About Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York

  • Newark Liberty International Airport to central New York is around 14 kilometres. If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • R 2,801 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Newark Liberty International Airport. Return flights start from R 5,604. These fares can change based on availability and demand.

  • To snap up cheap flights from Sacramento to EWR, book your plane ticket eight months ahead of your planned departure.

  • The best month for finding cheap Sacramento to Newark Liberty International Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Sacramento to EWR.

  • Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Sacramento to Newark Liberty International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from Sacramento to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Sacramento to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). July is the busiest month to travel to New York. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in January.

  • Lock in a Sacramento to EWR plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in New York to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Newark Liberty International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).

More about New York

  • After booking your flight from Sacramento to Newark Liberty International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:

  • You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in New York when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Central Park followed by Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've seen New York, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey around 121 kilometres southwest to Philadelphia to tick off its top sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 257 kilometres southwest of New York, Baltimore is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.

Plan the rest of your trip from Sacramento to New York

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