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

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Cheap Flights from SNA to SMF starting at $115 One Way, $208 Round Trip

Prices starting at $208 for return flights and $115 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, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24
SNA
Orange County
SMF
Sacramento
$208 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 21 from Orange County to Sacramento, returning Thu, Sep 24, priced at $208 found 3 days ago
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
SNA
Orange County
SMF
Sacramento
$230 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 2 from Orange County to Sacramento, returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $230 found 3 days ago
Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5
SNA
Orange County
SMF
Sacramento
$236 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$236
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 3 from Orange County to Sacramento, returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $236 found 2 days ago
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4
SNA
Orange County
SMF
Sacramento
$238 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$238
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 1 from Orange County to Sacramento, returning Sun, Oct 4, priced at $238 found 8 hours ago
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27
SNA
Orange County
SMF
Sacramento
$241 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$241
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 25 from Orange County to Sacramento, returning Sun, Sep 27, priced at $241 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
$118 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$137 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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 ...
Hyatt Place Sacramento International Airport
Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport

3 out of 5
4900 Duckhorn Drive Sacramento CA
$125 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Sep 11 to Sep 12
$145 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
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 ...
Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport
Hyatt House Sacramento Airport - Natomas

Hyatt House Sacramento Airport - Natomas

3 out of 5
4850 DUCKHORN DR Sacramento CA
$120 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
$139 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
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! (2,108 reviews)
"Breakfast was delicious!"

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026

Hyatt House 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.

Hotels In Sacramento

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

4 out of 5
1209 L St Sacramento CA
$153 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$179 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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! (2,227 reviews)
"Walking distance to all downtown activities! Great place to stay for relaxation and sleep."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026

Hyatt Regency 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 $158 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$158 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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 ...
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento

Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento

4 out of 5
1122 7th Street Sacramento CA
$170 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
$199 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,217 reviews)
"Place was great. Room very comfortable."

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2026

Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
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
$83 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$96 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
"This place is clean and well-maintained. Also I felt safe in the surrounding area."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 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
$125 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Sep 11 to Sep 12
$145 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
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 ...
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
$130 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$151 total
Sep 7 - Sep 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 breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Dying cockroaches in the hallway, filthy carpets, scorpion wrapped up in bedding for pull out bed. Going to reach out to Expedia about a refund. Left the property without staying the night."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 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 Sacramento Old Town

Vagabond Inn Executive Sacramento Old Town

2.5 out of 5
909 3rd St Sacramento CA
$99 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$116 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Popular attractions Golden 1 Center and Discovery Park are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,028 reviews)
"The room was not very clean there was a dirt on the floor and toothpaste stripes on the bathroom counter the facilities are visibly aged. Additionally I had trouble sleeping and was woken up early by tweakers speaking loudly in a neighboring room and when I packed and went to my car in the morning ..."

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2026

Vagabond Inn Executive Sacramento Old Town
Hi-Wheel Flats

Hi-Wheel Flats

2 out of 5
4835 Chiles Rd Davis CA
$72 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$84 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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 ...
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
$83 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$96 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
"This place is clean and well-maintained. Also I felt safe in the surrounding area."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 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 Sep 20 to Sep 21
$152 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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! (1,020 reviews)
"Great location, easy to access shops, restaurants and highway. Clean hotel with friendly staff."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 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
$165 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$193 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,171 reviews)
"The shower not good"

Reviewed on Aug 26, 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
$112 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$130 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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! (1,121 reviews)
"Stayed for a soccer tournament. Easy check in, allowed us to check in early. Room was nice, slept 6 but only 4 towels and one pillow per person. Breakfast didn’t start til 7 which cut it close for early games, a 6:00 start would’ve been nice. I was disappointed to find no pool and a $10 parking fee. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 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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