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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento from $968

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SMF
13 Jun — 20 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Sacramento

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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 14 May 2026.

Sun 7/610:55
MEL
-
SMF
1 stop25h 41m
Lufthansa
Sun 14/611:46
SMF
-
MEL
1 stop27h 29m
Lufthansa
Deal found 10/5$1,373
Fri 16/1009:45
MEL
-
SMF
1 stop19h 41m
Qantas Airways
Sun 25/1018:51
SMF
-
MEL
1 stop20h 39m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,521
Sun 7/609:45
MEL
-
SMF
2 stops22h 58m
American Airlines
Sun 14/619:28
SMF
-
MEL
2 stops22h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/5$1,540
Fri 16/1011:55
MEL
-
SMF
2 stops23h 32m
United Airlines
Sun 25/1016:05
SMF
-
MEL
2 stops22h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,551
Sun 10/517:45
MEL
-
SMF
2 stops34h 15m
American Airlines
Sun 14/619:28
SMF
-
MEL
2 stops21h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/5$1,574
Thu 12/1117:25
MEL
-
SMF
2 stops24h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1107:00
SMF
-
MEL
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,681
Thu 24/1213:00
MEL
-
SMF
1 stop25h 38m
United Airlines
Wed 13/111:50
SMF
-
MEL
1 stop27h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/5$2,205
Thu 24/1213:00
MEL
-
SMF
1 stop20h 53m
United Airlines
Thu 14/116:30
SMF
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/5$2,279
Sun 7/615:40
MEL
-
SMF
3 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/619:28
SMF
-
MEL
2 stops23h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5$2,380
Wed 23/1212:00
MEL
-
SMF
1 stop21h 07m
Delta
Tue 12/117:15
SMF
-
MEL
1 stop21h 35m
Delta
Deal found 11/5$2,425

Find 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 14 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,373

One-way from

$968

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,155
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 7/6-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Sacramento
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 27/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 33m total
  • Melbourne to Sacramento
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

10:55-22:56

2 stops29h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 14/6

20:29-08:15

1 stop18h 46m

$1,373
Fastest return journey

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

09:45-15:43

2 stops22h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 14/6

19:28-10:35

2 stops22h 07m

$1,540

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

11:55-17:27

2 stops23h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 25/10

16:05-09:00

2 stops22h 55m

$1,551

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

15:40-11:50

3 stops37h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 14/6

19:28-11:40

2 stops23h 12m

$2,380

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

10:15-10:52

2 stops42h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 25/10

10:25-18:10

3 stops37h 45m

$3,147
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

10:00-18:33

1 stop25h 33m

$968

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

17:10-18:20

3 stops42h 10m

$1,006

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,224.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 58m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 20m.

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 14 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,664 reviews
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Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Beatriz,May 2026

HEL - DFW

Very modern and confortable plane. Dinner was delicious. Whole crew were polite and perfect.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,664 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,664 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Beatriz,May 2026

HEL - DFW

Very modern and confortable plane. Dinner was delicious. Whole crew were polite and perfect.

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. 1 airline 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 22h 58m. Fly via Lufthansa, American Airlines, or United Airlines 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $1,258.

  • 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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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Sacramento

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,258Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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