How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento?

There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento in 43h 31m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Sacramento is about 12764 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento round-trip?

Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $1,424. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $1,698 round trip. United Airlines is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 91.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 91.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 64% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento?

Users have found that booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento at least 42 days early can save you up to 35% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 42 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento for as little as $1,322 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,757 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento?

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $924.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sacramento from Melbourne?

Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 15.2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Sacramento. 2 airlines have flights to Sacramento Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Sacramento Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Sacramento?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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.

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Q: What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento?

Los Angeles (LAX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,600. Find deals

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Sacramento

Round-trip from	$1,264
One-way from	$786
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,604

United Airlines
25/10-1/11
3 total stops
86h 52m total
Melbourne to Sacramento

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United Airlines
23/9
1 total stop
20h 00m total
Melbourne to Sacramento

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($181 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($105 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Sat 25/1011:55MEL - SMF

1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1120:33SMF - MEL

2 stops66h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,264

One-way flights from Melbourne to Sacramento
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Tue 23/910:55MEL - SMF

1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9$786

Thu 25/906:00MEL - SMF

3 stops25h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,475

Tue 23/920:30MEL - SMF

3 stops41h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 12/9$2,076

Sun 8/309:10MEL - SMF

1 stop19h 27mDelta

Deal found 10/9$2,202

Sun 8/313:20MEL - SMF

3 stops48h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$2,242

Wed 24/906:00MEL - SMF

3 stops31h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 12/9$2,407

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Sat 25/10

11:55-13:26

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Sat 1/11

20:33-09:30

2 stops66h 57m

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Thu 25/9

10:55-09:53

2 stops39h 58m

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Sat 27/9

10:55-23:10

2 stops29h 15m

$786

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09:30-23:33

2 stops31h 03m

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Tue 23/9

10:55-14:39

2 stops20h 44m

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09:30-14:39

1 stop22h 09m

$786

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Sun 8/3

09:10-15:06

2 stops24h 56m

$2,202

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento?

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 09m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 09m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 07m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and United Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sacramento from Melbourne?
Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 15.2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Sacramento. 2 airlines have flights to Sacramento Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Sacramento Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento?
There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento in 43h 31m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Sacramento is about 12764 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento round-trip?
Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $1,424. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $1,698 round trip. United Airlines is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Sacramento?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Sacramento.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Sacramento?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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.

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Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,698	Average$2,655	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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