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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento

DTW — SMF
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento (SMF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 510
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento (average of C$ 384). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 581). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sacramento. Reviews last updated 16 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest and Spirit Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,019 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 253 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Southwest, starting at C$ 554. These flights start at 56% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento are Delta (79%), Air France (67%) and KLM (64%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Sacramento by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento (average of C$ 384). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 581). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Sacramento

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Sacramento. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 253AverageC$ 386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 554AverageC$ 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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