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

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Cheap Flights from SNA to SMF starting at $96 One Way, $185 Round Trip

Prices starting at $185 for return flights and $96 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.

Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
SNA
Orange County
SMF
Sacramento
$185 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$185
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Orange County to Sacramento, returning Sun, May 31, priced at $185 found 6 days ago
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
SNA
Orange County
SMF
Sacramento
$206 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$206
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Orange County to Sacramento, returning Sun, May 31, priced at $206 found 6 days ago
Wed, May 27 - Thu, May 28
SNA
Orange County
SMF
Sacramento
$246 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$246
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, May 27 from Orange County to Sacramento, returning Thu, May 28, priced at $246 found 10 hours ago
Fri, Jul 24 - Sun, Jul 26
SNA
Orange County
SMF
Sacramento
$250 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$250
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 24 from Orange County to Sacramento, returning Sun, Jul 26, priced at $250 found 8 hours ago
Fri, Jun 19 - Sun, Jun 21
SNA
Orange County
SMF
Sacramento
$256 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$256
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jun 19 from Orange County to Sacramento, returning Sun, Jun 21, priced at $256 found 6 days 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
$114 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$132 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,773 reviews)
We chose Hyatt because it was close to the airport. We had an extremely early flight to catch. I hadn’t noticed on the list of amenities they offered shuttle service to the airport. The charge was only $15 per night which was reasonable. They dropped us at the airport door. We called when we landed ...

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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
$114 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$131 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,822 reviews)
Convenient location, dependable shuttle.

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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
$118 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$136 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
10/10 Beautifully renovated hotel close to plenty of shops and restaurants. Excellent staff, breakfast buffet and jacuzzi. The only thing missing is an EV charger

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

3 out of 5
300 J St Sacramento CA
$135 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$157 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,682 reviews)
Clean rooms, nice lobby, lots to do in walking distance

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

4 out of 5
1209 L St Sacramento CA
$170 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$198 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (2,137 reviews)
Perfect location and clean property!

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Governors Inn Hotel

Governors Inn Hotel

3 out of 5
210 Richards Blvd Sacramento CA
$124 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from May 15 to May 16
$145 total
May 15 - May 16
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! (2,120 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Apr 29, 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.

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
$81 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$93 total
May 5 - May 6
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
The room had a very strong smell of dog pee. The receptionist was not at all friendly.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 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
$118 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$136 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
10/10 Beautifully renovated hotel close to plenty of shops and restaurants. Excellent staff, breakfast buffet and jacuzzi. The only thing missing is an EV charger

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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
$110 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$127 total
May 25 - May 26
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 breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The breakfast was pretty good. Better than expected. Room and parking were good as well. Front desk person was very helpful.

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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
$101 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$118 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,019 reviews)
Hair was in the bed and in the bathroom. Construction was happening on the same floor so it was extremely nosey

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town
Hi-Wheel Flats

Hi-Wheel Flats

2 out of 5
4835 Chiles Rd Davis CA
$75 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Apr 30 to May 1
$87 total
Apr 30 - May 1
Total with taxes and fees
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)
Cockroaches in the rooms, heavy smoke smell. Bed sheets heavily stained. We had reservations for 2 room's and they both were the same. As soon as we saw this we returned the keys and left. Sketchy people in the parking lot. I do not recommend at all. Should not even be listed in any websites.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 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
$81 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$93 total
May 5 - May 6
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
The room had a very strong smell of dog pee. The receptionist was not at all friendly.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 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
$132 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from May 6 to May 7
$152 total
May 6 - May 7
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
The hotel I stayed at was amazing, and I will return to it when I visit family again. They don't have a bellman because it's not that type of facility. Despite this, they assisted me with my luggage when I arrived and left. Due to my disability, I am unable to lift my suitcase either from my car ...

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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
$169 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$197 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
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! (2,036 reviews)
Room wasn’t ready . Only 3 towels in room the manager did try to accommodate us .conditioner was almost empty .the breakfast was great but the staff behind counter female cooking was rude . Starbucks Expressing machine was down . Great location

Reviewed on Apr 29, 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
$127 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$146 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,107 reviews)
Everything was really good!

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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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