Cheap flights from SNA to SMF (John Wayne to Sacramento Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SNA to SMF starting at $86 One Way, $172 Round Trip

Prices starting at $172 for return flights and $86 for one-way flights to Sacramento Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 7
SNA
Orange County
SMF
Sacramento
$172 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Orange County to Sacramento, returning Thu, May 7, priced at $172 found 18 hours ago
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
SNA
Orange County
SMF
Sacramento
$185 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$185
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Orange County to Sacramento, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $185 found 18 hours ago
Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Apr 14
SNA
Orange County
SMF
Sacramento
$185 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$185
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 25 from Orange County to Sacramento, returning Tue, Apr 14, priced at $185 found 20 hours ago
Wed, Apr 29 - Mon, May 11
SNA
Orange County
SMF
Sacramento
$186 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$186
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Apr 29 from Orange County to Sacramento, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $186 found 20 hours ago
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 28
SNA
Orange County
SMF
Sacramento
$189 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$189
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Apr 14 from Orange County to Sacramento, returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at $189 found 20 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Sacramento Intl.

Airport Hotels near Sacramento Intl.

Hyatt Place Sacramento International Airport

Hyatt Place Sacramento International Airport

3 out of 5
4850 DUCKHORN DR Sacramento CA
The price is $136 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$136 total
per night
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Stay at this hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,659 reviews)
The hotel was clean and smelled great, the staff was helpful and overall my experience was great

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Hyatt Place Sacramento International Airport
Hyatt House Sacramento Airport - Natomas

Hyatt House Sacramento Airport - Natomas

3 out of 5
4850 DUCKHORN DR Sacramento CA
The price is $136 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$136 total
per night
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Stay at this hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,681 reviews)
The Hotel shuttle service was great! Picked us up at 5:00 am and dropped us off at the airport at 5:15 am! We also had a nice dinner in the bar the night before the flight. We will definitely return to the Hyatt on our next trip out!

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Hyatt House Sacramento Airport - Natomas
Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport

3 out of 5
4900 Duckhorn Drive Sacramento CA
The price is $134 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$134 total
per night
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Everyone was very nice. We had a very early flight and this was close to places to eat and the airport. Very clean.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Sacramento

Delta King Hotel

Delta King Hotel

3 out of 5
1000 Front St Sacramento CA
The price is $197 total per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
$197 total
per night
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The staff was really friendly. They made us feel welcome and well taken care of.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Delta King Hotel
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG

4 out of 5
500 J Street Sacramento CA
The price is $215 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$215 total
per night
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, WiFi (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,439 reviews)
The room was super nice and clean. The staff was very attentive and kind. The only bad thing was that they told us that we have 24 hour room service, so we called in the morning at 10 am and they never answered. We complained at the lobby and they gave us credit to order something, but still was ...

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas

Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas

4 out of 5
2618 Gateway Oaks Drive Sacramento CA
The price is $151 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$151 total
per night
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,461 reviews)
It was up to par

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sacramento Hotels With Airport Transportation

SureStay by Best Western Sacramento South Natomas

SureStay by Best Western Sacramento South Natomas

2.5 out of 5
2654 El Centro Road Sacramento CA
The price is $73 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$73 total
per night
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean room, very quiet.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

SureStay by Best Western Sacramento South Natomas
Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport

3 out of 5
4900 Duckhorn Drive Sacramento CA
The price is $134 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$134 total
per night
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Everyone was very nice. We had a very early flight and this was close to places to eat and the airport. Very clean.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport
Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Airport-Natomas

Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Airport-Natomas

2.5 out of 5
3021 Advantage Way Sacramento CA
The price is $139 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$139 total
per night
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Fun decor

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Airport-Natomas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Sacramento Hotels

Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town

Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town

2.5 out of 5
909 3rd St Sacramento CA
The price is $106 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$106 total
per night
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Stay at this hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Golden 1 Center and Discovery Park are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,020 reviews)
Staff was ok. Maybe next time say the closest parking space to the room. The shower curtains don’t work, water goes through. Luckily the bathroom fan was strong enough to dry the water. Also wish the curtains covered to the wall so light doesn’t peak through, same with the bottom of the door. Nightstands ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town
Hi-Wheel Flats

Hi-Wheel Flats

2 out of 5
4835 Chiles Rd Davis CA
The price is $84 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$84 total
per night
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Stay at this motel in Davis. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
Sheet were dirty, room was dirty shower was gross floors were dirty

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Hi-Wheel Flats
SureStay by Best Western Sacramento South Natomas

SureStay by Best Western Sacramento South Natomas

2.5 out of 5
2654 El Centro Road Sacramento CA
The price is $73 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$73 total
per night
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean room, very quiet.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

SureStay by Best Western Sacramento South Natomas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Sacramento

Hyatt Place Sacramento Roseville

Hyatt Place Sacramento Roseville

3 out of 5
220 Conference Center Dr Roseville CA
The price is $152 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$152 total
per night
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Roseville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The AC diid start making a loud noise in the middle of th night. We had to shut it off which made the room a little stuffy. Overall the room was clean, the staff was pleasant and the location was nice

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Hyatt Place Sacramento Roseville
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade

3.5 out of 5
100 Capitol Mall Sacramento CA
The price is $190 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$190 total
per night
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,972 reviews)
I would love if there could be an adult swimming hour. because not all your guest come with kids. and it is almost impossible to enjoy the pool.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roseville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roseville

3 out of 5
10593 Fairway Dr Roseville CA
The price is $123 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$123 total
per night
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Roseville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,111 reviews)
Clean, spacious room, quiet, friendly staff.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roseville
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SNA to SMF Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SNA Address & GPS
Address:
18601 Airport Way
Santa Ana CA, 92707
United States
IATA Code:
SNA
Longitude:
-117.860538
Latitude:
33.680201
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
SMF Address & GPS
Address:
6900 Airport Boulevard
Sacramento CA, 95837
United States
IATA Code:
SMF
Longitude:
-121.593695
Latitude:
38.692283
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from SNA to SMF?
You can fly from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to SMF with Southwest Airlines, the only carrier offering nonstop services on this route.
What is the shortest flight from SNA to Sacramento Airport?
Keep that movie marathon for the hotel room, because the journey from Santa Ana to Sacramento will be over in a flash. It can take as little as 1 hour and 30 minutes to fly from John Wayne Airport to Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF).
How many hours flight from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to SMF?
On average, it takes just 1 hour and 33 minutes to jet from SNA to SMF. With such a short flight time, you'll have to leave that binge-watching for a lengthier adventure.
What airlines have the most flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Sacramento Airport?
One of the most respected airlines operating on the SNA to SMF route, Southwest Airlines is the start of your next great adventure. You can choose from 180 flights each month with this carrier.

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