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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sacramento from $839

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SMF
25 May — 1 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 25 April 2026.

Fri 24/410:00
MEL
-
SMF
1 stop26h 06m
Delta
Fri 1/514:42
SMF
-
MEL
1 stop24h 08m
Delta
Deal found 23/4$1,367
Thu 30/713:30
MEL
-
SMF
2 stops22h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/819:44
SMF
-
MEL
2 stops23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,418
Fri 24/409:30
MEL
-
SMF
2 stops22h 48m
United Airlines
Fri 1/513:55
SMF
-
MEL
2 stops25h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,481
Thu 30/710:55
MEL
-
SMF
1 stop30h 04m
United Airlines
Fri 7/806:00
SMF
-
MEL
1 stop33h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,486
Thu 30/706:00
MEL
-
SMF
2 stops28h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/813:15
SMF
-
MEL
3 stops61h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$2,627
Wed 19/809:45
MEL
-
SMF
2 stops22h 54m
American Airlines
Sun 23/812:55
SMF
-
MEL
2 stops24h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/4$2,716
Wed 19/809:30
MEL
-
SMF
2 stops25h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 23/816:05
SMF
-
MEL
2 stops23h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/4$2,743
Fri 15/509:30
MEL
-
SMF
1 stop28h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 17/520:22
SMF
-
MEL
1 stop18h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,809
Fri 15/513:35
MEL
-
SMF
2 stops25h 48m
American Airlines
Sun 17/510:00
SMF
-
MEL
2 stops27h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,998

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 25 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,418

One-way from

$839

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,604
30/7-8/8
  • 30/7-8/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 09m total
  • Melbourne to Sacramento
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Sacramento
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Sacramento that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Thu 30/7

10:55-19:35

1 stop25h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/8

20:29-08:15

1 stop18h 46m

$1,486

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Thu 30/7

10:55-23:59

1 stop30h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/8

06:00-08:15

1 stop33h 15m

$1,486

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Thu 30/7

13:30-18:51

2 stops22h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/8

14:55-11:10

3 stops27h 15m

$2,659

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

09:45-15:39

2 stops22h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 23/8

12:55-06:45

2 stops24h 50m

$2,716

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

09:30-18:15

2 stops25h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 23/8

16:05-08:15

2 stops23h 10m

$2,743

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

10:55-20:56

2 stops27h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 17/5

20:22-08:15

1 stop18h 53m

$2,809
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

10:00-19:57

1 stop26h 57m

$839

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

10:00-18:00

2 stops25h 00m

$839
Fastest single journey

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

10:55-13:46

1 stop19h 51m

$894

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

10:55-10:32

2 stops40h 37m

$894

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $1,241.

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 25 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,650 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,650 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,650 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,672 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,650 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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 22h 54m. Fly via United Airlines or American 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 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 $1,160. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $1,275 round trip.

  • 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 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 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,160Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,275Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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