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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento from $1,458

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SMF
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 25 November 2025.

Mon 8/1212:00MEL - SMF
1 stop22h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/116:27SMF - MEL
2 stops26h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/11$1,458
Mon 8/1213:00MEL - SMF
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/106:00SMF - MEL
1 stop32h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/11$1,890
Mon 8/1211:30MEL - SMF
2 stops41h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/116:03SMF - MEL
2 stops46h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/11$1,893
Mon 8/1215:00MEL - SMF
3 stops26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/116:27SMF - MEL
2 stops22h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11$2,627
Mon 8/1215:00MEL - SMF
3 stops26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/116:35SMF - MEL
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$3,000
Sun 7/1200:35MEL - SMF
3 stops39h 17mSingapore Airlines
Mon 5/110:38SMF - MEL
2 stops39h 47mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/11$6,564

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 25 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,458

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Average price

$1,647
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 8/12-5/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 29m total
  • Melbourne to Sacramento
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Melbourne

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Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Mon 8/12

12:00-22:37

2 stops29h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/1

16:27-13:20

2 stops25h 53m

$1,458

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Mon 8/12

12:00-22:51

1 stop29h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/1

16:35-13:20

2 stops25h 45m

$1,458

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

06:00-15:19

2 stops26h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/5

16:05-11:20

2 stops26h 15m

$1,564

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

10:00-14:06

1 stop21h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/5

19:00-07:40

2 stops43h 40m

$1,635

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Mon 8/12

13:00-13:50

1 stop19h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/1

06:00-09:30

1 stop32h 30m

$1,890

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Mon 8/12

11:30-09:41

2 stops41h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/1

16:03-10:00

2 stops46h 57m

$1,893

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Deals found on 23/11

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento (average of $929). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,240). 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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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 25 November 2025.
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
424 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Reviews

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
424 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Reviews

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
9,044 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Reviews

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 26h 19m. Fly via American Airlines or Air Canada to get the fastest option. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Sacramento is about 12764 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $1,462. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $1,677 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento (average of $929). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,240). 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 Melbourne to Sacramento

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,462Average$2,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,677Average$2,624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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