Q: How many flights are there between Sacramento and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 15 and 17 nonstop flights that take off from Sacramento and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 1h 36m. The most common departure time is 6:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 114 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 1

How many flights are there between Sacramento and Los Angeles per day?

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Each day, there are between 15 and 17 nonstop flights that take off from Sacramento and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 1h 36m. The most common departure time is 6:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 114 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

Which airlines fly most frequently between Sacramento and Los Angeles?

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Sacramento and Los Angeles are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Delta (41 flights per week), Southwest (33 flights per week), and American Airlines (21 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

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Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Friday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Sacramento, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Mondays for better deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What’s the earliest departure time from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sacramento at 5:55 am and will be landing in Los Angeles at 7:25 am.

Question 5

What’s the latest departure time from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles jets off at 8:55 pm and lands at 10:25 pm.

Question 6

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

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American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to Los Angeles flight route.

Question 7

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

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The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to Los Angeles flight route.

Question 8

Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

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oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Los Angeles, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 9

On which days can I fly direct from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

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There are direct flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

Question 10

I'm going to be renting a car when I land in Los Angeles. Where can I find the rental car counters?

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All rental car companies that operate at Los Angeles International Airport have locations offsite. Most of the major rental car companies offer shuttle service between the airport terminal buildings and their offsite locations. You can find the shuttles making stops at the purple rental car shuttle locations that you will find outside all of the terminal buildings at the airport.

Question 11

What is a good option for a nonstop flight between Sacramento and Los Angeles?

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Because these cities have a location so close to each other in the state of California several airlines offer nonstop service. These include United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, as well as Southwest Airlines.

Question 12

Can someone drop me off before my flight at Sacramento International Airport and if so where can they do this?

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Drivers can drop off their passengers curbside at the terminal buildings. It is important to note the cars may only stay there long enough to drop off passengers and their luggage but there is no waiting or parking allowed at any time. Drivers must stay with their vehicles at all times.

Question 13

What are some good choices for a hotel that have locations near the Los Angeles International Airport?

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Because this is such a large airport that has a location in such a large city there are quite a few hotels that have locations right at the entrance to the airport. They include the LAX Teresa Air B&B and the Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles - LAX Airport.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

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The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost C$ 142 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 372 and C$ 357 respectively.

Question 15

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles. <a href='/flight-routes/Sacramento-Intl-SMF/Los-Angeles-LAX'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

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KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Sacramento-Intl-SMF/Los-Angeles-LAX'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

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Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Sacramento-Intl-SMF/Los-Angeles-LAX'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Sacramento-Intl-SMF/Los-Angeles-LAX'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sacramento and Los Angeles?

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There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 20

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Question 21

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 322 on average.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Friday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Sacramento, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost C$ 142 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 372 and C$ 357 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 322 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Sacramento and Los Angeles?

Sacramento and Los Angeles are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Delta (41 flights per week), Southwest (33 flights per week), and American Airlines (21 flights per week).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sacramento and Los Angeles?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Sacramento and Los Angeles per day?

What’s the earliest departure time from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sacramento at 5:55 am and will be landing in Los Angeles at 7:25 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles jets off at 8:55 pm and lands at 10:25 pm.

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