Cheap flights from DTW to SMF (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Sacramento Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from DTW to SMF starting at $123 One Way, $248 Round Trip

Prices starting at $248 for return flights and $123 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.

Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
DTW
Detroit
SMF
Sacramento
$248 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 24 from Detroit to Sacramento, returning Thu, Aug 27, priced at $248 found 3 days ago
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
DTW
Detroit
SMF
Sacramento
$256 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$256
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 9 from Detroit to Sacramento, returning Mon, Oct 12, priced at $256 found 2 days ago
Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12
DTW
Detroit
SMF
Sacramento
$266 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$266
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 10 from Detroit to Sacramento, returning Mon, Oct 12, priced at $266 found 1 day ago
Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 17
DTW
Detroit
SMF
Sacramento
$275 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$275
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 15 from Detroit to Sacramento, returning Mon, Aug 17, priced at $275 found 6 days ago
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31
DTW
Detroit
SMF
Sacramento
$287 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 17 from Detroit to Sacramento, returning Mon, Aug 31, priced at $287 found 5 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Sacramento Intl.

Hotels In Sacramento

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

4 out of 5
1209 L St Sacramento CA
$153 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$178 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,144 reviews)
"It’s clean, nice rooms and super comfy beds"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Heritage Inn Express Roseville

Heritage Inn Express Roseville

2 out of 5
204 Harding Blvd Roseville CA
$80 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$95 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Roseville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,082 reviews)
"It was a nice clean quiet place. Worked out great for one night."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Heritage Inn Express Roseville
Governors Inn Hotel

Governors Inn Hotel

3 out of 5
210 Richards Blvd Sacramento CA
$100 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$116 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,164 reviews)
"Located in one of worst areas in Sacramento. Homeless tent camps less than a block away. I felt very uncomfortable leaving a hotel property."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Governors Inn Hotel
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.

DTW to SMF Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
DTW Address & GPS
Address:
1 Detroit Metro Airport
Detroit MI, 48242
United States
IATA Code:
DTW
Longitude:
-83.356048
Latitude:
42.207808
Time Zone:
America/New_York
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 Detroit Metro Airport to Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF)?
Traveling from Metro Airport to SMF? Breaking up the journey is your one and only option as there are currently no airlines that operate directly on this route. However, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the nearest thing — a flight with only one stopover.
What is the shortest flight from Detroit Metro Airport to SMF?
Ask for a miniature bottle of vino and get cozy in your seat with a gripping book or movie. With the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) taking 6 hours and 32 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to sit back and enjoy the experience.
How many hours flight from Metro Airport to Sacramento Airport?
Make yourself comfortable, because a typical plane ride from Metro Airport to Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) is 6 hours and 41 minutes. Watch a movie or two, put your nose in a book ... You'll have plenty of time to rest and unwind.
What airlines have the most flights from Detroit Metro Airport to SMF?
If you're hoping to find an airline that advertises direct flights from DTW to Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF), you won't have much luck. You'll have to make at least one stop to get to Sacramento.

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