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Route overview: San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento (SMF) flight deals

San Francisco → Sacramento

Dec 28, 2026 · choose your return date

SFO → SMF1 adulteconomyOne way and round trips

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One-way flights and round trips by duration. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

December 2026

Dec 28, 2026 · One wayUnited AirlinesNonstop$178.25 Dec 28, 2026 · One wayAlaska AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$212.75 Dec 28, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026 · 1 nightUnited AirlinesNonstop$333.50 Dec 28, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026 · 1 nightAlaska AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$402.50 Dec 28, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 · 2 nightsUnited AirlinesNonstop$333.50 Dec 28, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 · 2 nightsAlaska AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$402.50 Dec 28, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 · 3 nightsUnited AirlinesNonstop$333.50 Dec 28, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 · 3 nightsAlaska AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$402.50 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 · 4 nightsUnited AirlinesNonstop$333.50 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 · 4 nightsAlaska AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$402.50 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 5 nightsUnited AirlinesNonstop$333.50 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 5 nightsAlaska AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$402.50 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 6 nightsUnited AirlinesNonstop$333.50 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 6 nightsAlaska AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$402.50 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 · 7 nightsUnited AirlinesNonstop$311.75 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 · 7 nightsAlaska AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$376.25 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027 · 8 nightsUnited AirlinesNonstop$311.75 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027 · 8 nightsAlaska AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$376.25 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 · 9 nightsUnited AirlinesNonstop$311.75 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 · 9 nightsAlaska AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$376.25 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027 · 10 nightsUnited AirlinesNonstop$311.75 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027 · 10 nightsAlaska AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$376.25 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 · 11 nightsUnited AirlinesNonstop$311.75 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 · 11 nightsAlaska AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$376.25 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 · 12 nightsUnited AirlinesNonstop$311.75 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 · 12 nightsAlaska AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$376.25 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 · 13 nightsUnited AirlinesNonstop$311.75 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 · 13 nightsAlaska AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$376.25 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027 · 14 nightsUnited AirlinesNonstop$311.75 Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027 · 14 nightsAlaska AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$376.25

Flights for your trip

  1. Mon, Dec 28 · One way

    United Airlines
    7:09 pmSFO
    55m
    Nonstop
    8:04 pmSMF

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  2. Mon, Dec 28 · One way

    Alaska Airlines
    5:35 pmSFO
    4h 20m
    SAN · 1h 3m
    9:55 pmSMF

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  3. Mon, Dec 28 – Tue, Dec 29

    United Airlines
    7:09 pmSFO
    55m
    Nonstop
    8:04 pmSMF
    United Airlines
    8:00 amSMF
    55m
    Nonstop
    8:55 amSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  4. Mon, Dec 28 – Tue, Dec 29

    Alaska Airlines
    5:35 pmSFO
    4h 20m
    SAN · 1h 3m
    9:55 pmSMF
    Alaska Airlines
    9:21 amSMF
    4h 33m
    SAN · 1h 9m
    1:54 pmSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  5. Mon, Dec 28 – Wed, Dec 30

    United Airlines
    7:09 pmSFO
    55m
    Nonstop
    8:04 pmSMF
    United Airlines
    8:00 amSMF
    55m
    Nonstop
    8:55 amSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  6. Mon, Dec 28 – Wed, Dec 30

    Alaska Airlines
    5:35 pmSFO
    4h 20m
    SAN · 1h 3m
    9:55 pmSMF
    Alaska Airlines
    9:21 amSMF
    4h 33m
    SAN · 1h 9m
    1:54 pmSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  7. Mon, Dec 28 – Thu, Dec 31

    United Airlines
    7:09 pmSFO
    55m
    Nonstop
    8:04 pmSMF
    United Airlines
    6:20 amSMF
    55m
    Nonstop
    7:15 amSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  8. Mon, Dec 28 – Thu, Dec 31

    Alaska Airlines
    5:35 pmSFO
    4h 20m
    SAN · 1h 3m
    9:55 pmSMF
    Alaska Airlines
    9:21 amSMF
    4h 33m
    SAN · 1h 9m
    1:54 pmSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  9. Mon, Dec 28 – Fri, Jan 1

    United Airlines
    7:09 pmSFO
    55m
    Nonstop
    8:04 pmSMF
    United Airlines
    6:20 amSMF
    56m
    Nonstop
    7:16 amSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  10. Mon, Dec 28 – Fri, Jan 1

    Alaska Airlines
    5:35 pmSFO
    4h 20m
    SAN · 1h 3m
    9:55 pmSMF
    Alaska Airlines
    9:21 amSMF
    4h 33m
    SAN · 1h 9m
    1:54 pmSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  11. Mon, Dec 28 – Sun, Jan 3

    United Airlines
    7:09 pmSFO
    55m
    Nonstop
    8:04 pmSMF
    United Airlines
    10:14 amSMF
    1h 11m
    Nonstop
    11:25 amSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  12. Mon, Dec 28 – Sun, Jan 3

    Alaska Airlines
    5:35 pmSFO
    4h 20m
    SAN · 1h 3m
    9:55 pmSMF
    Alaska Airlines
    9:21 amSMF
    4h 33m
    SAN · 1h 9m
    1:54 pmSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  13. Mon, Dec 28 – Mon, Jan 4

    United Airlines
    7:09 pmSFO
    55m
    Nonstop
    8:04 pmSMF
    United Airlines
    10:14 amSMF
    1h 11m
    Nonstop
    11:25 amSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  14. Mon, Dec 28 – Mon, Jan 4

    Alaska Airlines
    5:35 pmSFO
    4h 20m
    SAN · 1h 3m
    9:55 pmSMF
    Alaska Airlines
    9:21 amSMF
    4h 33m
    SAN · 1h 9m
    1:54 pmSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  15. Mon, Dec 28 – Tue, Jan 5

    United Airlines
    7:09 pmSFO
    55m
    Nonstop
    8:04 pmSMF
    United Airlines
    8:00 amSMF
    55m
    Nonstop
    8:55 amSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  16. Mon, Dec 28 – Tue, Jan 5

    Alaska Airlines
    5:35 pmSFO
    4h 20m
    SAN · 1h 3m
    9:55 pmSMF
    Alaska Airlines
    9:21 amSMF
    4h 33m
    SAN · 1h 9m
    1:54 pmSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  17. Mon, Dec 28 – Thu, Jan 7

    United Airlines
    7:09 pmSFO
    55m
    Nonstop
    8:04 pmSMF
    United Airlines
    6:20 amSMF
    55m
    Nonstop
    7:15 amSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  18. Mon, Dec 28 – Thu, Jan 7

    Alaska Airlines
    5:35 pmSFO
    4h 20m
    SAN · 1h 3m
    9:55 pmSMF
    Alaska Airlines
    9:21 amSMF
    4h 33m
    SAN · 1h 9m
    1:54 pmSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  19. Mon, Dec 28 – Fri, Jan 8

    United Airlines
    7:09 pmSFO
    55m
    Nonstop
    8:04 pmSMF
    United Airlines
    6:20 amSMF
    56m
    Nonstop
    7:16 amSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  20. Mon, Dec 28 – Fri, Jan 8

    Alaska Airlines
    5:35 pmSFO
    4h 20m
    SAN · 1h 3m
    9:55 pmSMF
    Alaska Airlines
    9:21 amSMF
    4h 33m
    SAN · 1h 9m
    1:54 pmSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  21. Mon, Dec 28 – Sat, Jan 9

    United Airlines
    7:09 pmSFO
    55m
    Nonstop
    8:04 pmSMF
    United Airlines
    1:39 pmSMF
    1h 11m
    Nonstop
    2:50 pmSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  22. Mon, Dec 28 – Sat, Jan 9

    Alaska Airlines
    5:35 pmSFO
    4h 20m
    SAN · 1h 3m
    9:55 pmSMF
    Alaska Airlines
    9:21 amSMF
    4h 33m
    SAN · 1h 9m
    1:54 pmSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  23. Mon, Dec 28 – Mon, Jan 11

    United Airlines
    7:09 pmSFO
    55m
    Nonstop
    8:04 pmSMF
    United Airlines
    10:14 amSMF
    1h 11m
    Nonstop
    11:25 amSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  24. Mon, Dec 28 – Mon, Jan 11

    Alaska Airlines
    5:35 pmSFO
    4h 20m
    SAN · 1h 3m
    9:55 pmSMF
    Alaska Airlines
    9:21 amSMF
    4h 33m
    SAN · 1h 9m
    1:54 pmSFO

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Exact travel datesAirlineFlightsTotal pricePrice issued (UTC)
2026-12-28 · one wayUnited AirlinesUA1540Axel-exclusive $178.252026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 · one wayAlaska AirlinesAS1330 + AS327Axel-exclusive $212.752026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2026-12-29United AirlinesUA1540 / UA2210Axel-exclusive $333.502026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2026-12-29Alaska AirlinesAS1330 + AS327 / AS3132 + AS2147Axel-exclusive $402.502026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2026-12-30United AirlinesUA1540 / UA2210Axel-exclusive $333.502026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2026-12-30Alaska AirlinesAS1330 + AS327 / AS3132 + AS2147Axel-exclusive $402.502026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2026-12-31United AirlinesUA1540 / UA1623Axel-exclusive $333.502026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2026-12-31Alaska AirlinesAS1330 + AS327 / AS3132 + AS2147Axel-exclusive $402.502026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-01United AirlinesUA1540 / UA1596Axel-exclusive $333.502026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-01Alaska AirlinesAS1330 + AS327 / AS3132 + AS2147Axel-exclusive $402.502026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-02United AirlinesUA1540 / UA5480Axel-exclusive $333.502026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-02Alaska AirlinesAS1330 + AS327 / AS3132 + AS2147Axel-exclusive $402.502026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-03United AirlinesUA1540 / UA5248Axel-exclusive $333.502026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-03Alaska AirlinesAS1330 + AS327 / AS3132 + AS2147Axel-exclusive $402.502026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-04United AirlinesUA1540 / UA5248Axel-exclusive $311.752026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-04Alaska AirlinesAS1330 + AS327 / AS3132 + AS2147Axel-exclusive $376.252026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-05United AirlinesUA1540 / UA2210Axel-exclusive $311.752026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-05Alaska AirlinesAS1330 + AS327 / AS3132 + AS2147Axel-exclusive $376.252026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-06United AirlinesUA1540 / UA2210Axel-exclusive $311.752026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-06Alaska AirlinesAS1330 + AS327 / AS3132 + AS2147Axel-exclusive $376.252026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-07United AirlinesUA1540 / UA1623Axel-exclusive $311.752026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-07Alaska AirlinesAS1330 + AS327 / AS3132 + AS2147Axel-exclusive $376.252026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-08United AirlinesUA1540 / UA1596Axel-exclusive $311.752026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-08Alaska AirlinesAS1330 + AS327 / AS3132 + AS2147Axel-exclusive $376.252026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-09United AirlinesUA1540 / UA5480Axel-exclusive $311.752026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-09Alaska AirlinesAS1330 + AS327 / AS3132 + AS2147Axel-exclusive $376.252026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-10United AirlinesUA1540 / UA5248Axel-exclusive $311.752026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-10Alaska AirlinesAS1330 + AS327 / AS3132 + AS2147Axel-exclusive $376.252026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-11United AirlinesUA1540 / UA5248Axel-exclusive $311.752026-10-29T01:19:49Z
2026-12-28 → 2027-01-11Alaska AirlinesAS1330 + AS327 / AS3132 + AS2147Axel-exclusive $376.252026-10-29T01:19:49Z

Route overview: San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento (SMF) flight deals

2026-12-28 · one way · Axel-exclusive $178.25

  • United Airlines UA1540: SFO 2026-12-28 19:09:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 20:04:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-28 · one way · Axel-exclusive $212.75

  • Alaska Airlines AS1330 / AS327: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 260 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS1330: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SAN 2026-12-28 19:11:00; layover at SAN: 63 minutes.
    • AS327: SAN 2026-12-28 20:14:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00.

2026-12-28 → 2026-12-29 · Axel-exclusive $333.50

  • United Airlines UA1540: SFO 2026-12-28 19:09:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 20:04:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA2210: SMF 2026-12-29 08:00:00 → SFO 2026-12-29 08:55:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-28 → 2026-12-29 · Axel-exclusive $402.50

  • Alaska Airlines AS1330 / AS327: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 260 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS1330: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SAN 2026-12-28 19:11:00; layover at SAN: 63 minutes.
    • AS327: SAN 2026-12-28 20:14:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00.
  • Alaska Airlines AS3132 / AS2147: SMF 2026-12-29 09:21:00 → SFO 2026-12-29 13:54:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 273 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS3132: SMF 2026-12-29 09:21:00 → SAN 2026-12-29 11:01:00; layover at SAN: 69 minutes.
    • AS2147: SAN 2026-12-29 12:10:00 → SFO 2026-12-29 13:54:00.

2026-12-28 → 2026-12-30 · Axel-exclusive $333.50

  • United Airlines UA1540: SFO 2026-12-28 19:09:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 20:04:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA2210: SMF 2026-12-30 08:00:00 → SFO 2026-12-30 08:55:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-28 → 2026-12-30 · Axel-exclusive $402.50

  • Alaska Airlines AS1330 / AS327: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 260 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS1330: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SAN 2026-12-28 19:11:00; layover at SAN: 63 minutes.
    • AS327: SAN 2026-12-28 20:14:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00.
  • Alaska Airlines AS3132 / AS2147: SMF 2026-12-30 09:21:00 → SFO 2026-12-30 13:54:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 273 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS3132: SMF 2026-12-30 09:21:00 → SAN 2026-12-30 11:01:00; layover at SAN: 69 minutes.
    • AS2147: SAN 2026-12-30 12:10:00 → SFO 2026-12-30 13:54:00.

2026-12-28 → 2026-12-31 · Axel-exclusive $333.50

  • United Airlines UA1540: SFO 2026-12-28 19:09:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 20:04:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA1623: SMF 2026-12-31 06:20:00 → SFO 2026-12-31 07:15:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-28 → 2026-12-31 · Axel-exclusive $402.50

  • Alaska Airlines AS1330 / AS327: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 260 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS1330: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SAN 2026-12-28 19:11:00; layover at SAN: 63 minutes.
    • AS327: SAN 2026-12-28 20:14:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00.
  • Alaska Airlines AS3132 / AS2147: SMF 2026-12-31 09:21:00 → SFO 2026-12-31 13:54:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 273 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS3132: SMF 2026-12-31 09:21:00 → SAN 2026-12-31 11:01:00; layover at SAN: 69 minutes.
    • AS2147: SAN 2026-12-31 12:10:00 → SFO 2026-12-31 13:54:00.

2026-12-28 → 2027-01-01 · Axel-exclusive $333.50

  • United Airlines UA1540: SFO 2026-12-28 19:09:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 20:04:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA1596: SMF 2027-01-01 06:20:00 → SFO 2027-01-01 07:16:00; nonstop; 56 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-28 → 2027-01-01 · Axel-exclusive $402.50

  • Alaska Airlines AS1330 / AS327: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 260 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS1330: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SAN 2026-12-28 19:11:00; layover at SAN: 63 minutes.
    • AS327: SAN 2026-12-28 20:14:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00.
  • Alaska Airlines AS3132 / AS2147: SMF 2027-01-01 09:21:00 → SFO 2027-01-01 13:54:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 273 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS3132: SMF 2027-01-01 09:21:00 → SAN 2027-01-01 11:01:00; layover at SAN: 69 minutes.
    • AS2147: SAN 2027-01-01 12:10:00 → SFO 2027-01-01 13:54:00.

2026-12-28 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $333.50

  • United Airlines UA1540: SFO 2026-12-28 19:09:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 20:04:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA5248: SMF 2027-01-03 10:14:00 → SFO 2027-01-03 11:25:00; nonstop; 71 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-28 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $402.50

  • Alaska Airlines AS1330 / AS327: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 260 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS1330: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SAN 2026-12-28 19:11:00; layover at SAN: 63 minutes.
    • AS327: SAN 2026-12-28 20:14:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00.
  • Alaska Airlines AS3132 / AS2147: SMF 2027-01-03 09:21:00 → SFO 2027-01-03 13:54:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 273 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS3132: SMF 2027-01-03 09:21:00 → SAN 2027-01-03 11:01:00; layover at SAN: 69 minutes.
    • AS2147: SAN 2027-01-03 12:10:00 → SFO 2027-01-03 13:54:00.

2026-12-28 → 2027-01-04 · Axel-exclusive $311.75

  • United Airlines UA1540: SFO 2026-12-28 19:09:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 20:04:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA5248: SMF 2027-01-04 10:14:00 → SFO 2027-01-04 11:25:00; nonstop; 71 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-28 → 2027-01-04 · Axel-exclusive $376.25

  • Alaska Airlines AS1330 / AS327: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 260 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS1330: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SAN 2026-12-28 19:11:00; layover at SAN: 63 minutes.
    • AS327: SAN 2026-12-28 20:14:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00.
  • Alaska Airlines AS3132 / AS2147: SMF 2027-01-04 09:21:00 → SFO 2027-01-04 13:54:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 273 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS3132: SMF 2027-01-04 09:21:00 → SAN 2027-01-04 11:01:00; layover at SAN: 69 minutes.
    • AS2147: SAN 2027-01-04 12:10:00 → SFO 2027-01-04 13:54:00.

2026-12-28 → 2027-01-05 · Axel-exclusive $311.75

  • United Airlines UA1540: SFO 2026-12-28 19:09:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 20:04:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA2210: SMF 2027-01-05 08:00:00 → SFO 2027-01-05 08:55:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-28 → 2027-01-05 · Axel-exclusive $376.25

  • Alaska Airlines AS1330 / AS327: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 260 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS1330: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SAN 2026-12-28 19:11:00; layover at SAN: 63 minutes.
    • AS327: SAN 2026-12-28 20:14:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00.
  • Alaska Airlines AS3132 / AS2147: SMF 2027-01-05 09:21:00 → SFO 2027-01-05 13:54:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 273 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS3132: SMF 2027-01-05 09:21:00 → SAN 2027-01-05 11:01:00; layover at SAN: 69 minutes.
    • AS2147: SAN 2027-01-05 12:10:00 → SFO 2027-01-05 13:54:00.

2026-12-28 → 2027-01-07 · Axel-exclusive $311.75

  • United Airlines UA1540: SFO 2026-12-28 19:09:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 20:04:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA1623: SMF 2027-01-07 06:20:00 → SFO 2027-01-07 07:15:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-28 → 2027-01-07 · Axel-exclusive $376.25

  • Alaska Airlines AS1330 / AS327: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 260 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS1330: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SAN 2026-12-28 19:11:00; layover at SAN: 63 minutes.
    • AS327: SAN 2026-12-28 20:14:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00.
  • Alaska Airlines AS3132 / AS2147: SMF 2027-01-07 09:21:00 → SFO 2027-01-07 13:54:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 273 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS3132: SMF 2027-01-07 09:21:00 → SAN 2027-01-07 11:01:00; layover at SAN: 69 minutes.
    • AS2147: SAN 2027-01-07 12:10:00 → SFO 2027-01-07 13:54:00.

2026-12-28 → 2027-01-08 · Axel-exclusive $311.75

  • United Airlines UA1540: SFO 2026-12-28 19:09:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 20:04:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA1596: SMF 2027-01-08 06:20:00 → SFO 2027-01-08 07:16:00; nonstop; 56 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-28 → 2027-01-08 · Axel-exclusive $376.25

  • Alaska Airlines AS1330 / AS327: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 260 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS1330: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SAN 2026-12-28 19:11:00; layover at SAN: 63 minutes.
    • AS327: SAN 2026-12-28 20:14:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00.
  • Alaska Airlines AS3132 / AS2147: SMF 2027-01-08 09:21:00 → SFO 2027-01-08 13:54:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 273 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS3132: SMF 2027-01-08 09:21:00 → SAN 2027-01-08 11:01:00; layover at SAN: 69 minutes.
    • AS2147: SAN 2027-01-08 12:10:00 → SFO 2027-01-08 13:54:00.

2026-12-28 → 2027-01-09 · Axel-exclusive $311.75

  • United Airlines UA1540: SFO 2026-12-28 19:09:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 20:04:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA5480: SMF 2027-01-09 13:39:00 → SFO 2027-01-09 14:50:00; nonstop; 71 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-28 → 2027-01-09 · Axel-exclusive $376.25

  • Alaska Airlines AS1330 / AS327: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 260 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS1330: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SAN 2026-12-28 19:11:00; layover at SAN: 63 minutes.
    • AS327: SAN 2026-12-28 20:14:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00.
  • Alaska Airlines AS3132 / AS2147: SMF 2027-01-09 09:21:00 → SFO 2027-01-09 13:54:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 273 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS3132: SMF 2027-01-09 09:21:00 → SAN 2027-01-09 11:01:00; layover at SAN: 69 minutes.
    • AS2147: SAN 2027-01-09 12:10:00 → SFO 2027-01-09 13:54:00.

2026-12-28 → 2027-01-11 · Axel-exclusive $311.75

  • United Airlines UA1540: SFO 2026-12-28 19:09:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 20:04:00; nonstop; 55 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA5248: SMF 2027-01-11 10:14:00 → SFO 2027-01-11 11:25:00; nonstop; 71 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-28 → 2027-01-11 · Axel-exclusive $376.25

  • Alaska Airlines AS1330 / AS327: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 260 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS1330: SFO 2026-12-28 17:35:00 → SAN 2026-12-28 19:11:00; layover at SAN: 63 minutes.
    • AS327: SAN 2026-12-28 20:14:00 → SMF 2026-12-28 21:55:00.
  • Alaska Airlines AS3132 / AS2147: SMF 2027-01-11 09:21:00 → SFO 2027-01-11 13:54:00; 1 stop(s) via SAN; 273 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AS3132: SMF 2027-01-11 09:21:00 → SAN 2027-01-11 11:01:00; layover at SAN: 69 minutes.
    • AS2147: SAN 2027-01-11 12:10:00 → SFO 2027-01-11 13:54:00.

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