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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Sacramento from $1,482

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SMF
3 May — 10 May1
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 3 April 2026.

Thu 4/610:55
MEL
-
SMF
2 stops29h 01m
United Airlines
Thu 2/710:13
SMF
-
MEL
2 stops29h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,482
Fri 15/516:35
MEL
-
SMF
2 stops22h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/508:00
SMF
-
MEL
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,773
Fri 15/506:00
MEL
-
SMF
2 stops28h 15m
Air Canada
Mon 18/518:00
SMF
-
MEL
2 stops24h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 30/3$1,804
Wed 4/1107:10
MEL
-
SMF
2 stops27h 12m
Air Canada
Sun 8/1116:05
SMF
-
MEL
2 stops26h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/4$2,187
Tue 14/409:45
MEL
-
SMF
2 stops23h 19m
American Airlines
Tue 5/516:34
SMF
-
MEL
1 stop21h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 31/3$2,295
Wed 24/610:55
MEL
-
SMF
1 stop30h 04m
United Airlines
Wed 15/718:37
SMF
-
MEL
2 stops44h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$2,375
Wed 24/606:00
MEL
-
SMF
2 stops20h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/719:21
SMF
-
MEL
2 stops23h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$2,446

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,482

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,796
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/6-2/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Sacramento
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

10:55-23:59

1 stop30h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/7

20:29-08:15

1 stop18h 46m

$1,482

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

16:35-21:56

2 stops22h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 18/5

08:00-08:35

2 stops31h 35m

$1,773

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

06:00-17:15

2 stops28h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 18/5

18:00-11:20

2 stops24h 20m

$1,804

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

09:45-15:34

1 stop22h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/5

07:05-06:45

1 stop30h 40m

$2,295

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Sacramento

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Sacramento (average of $883). Flying from Melbourne to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,160). 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.

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 3 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Melbourne to Sacramento to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,538 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
9,538 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,538 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
11,550 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,538 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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?

    Located just 15.2 km from the city centre, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Sacramento from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Sacramento Intl (SMF) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sacramento?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Melbourne to Sacramento in about 30h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 12764 km between Melbourne and Sacramento.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,201), and American Airlines ($1,321) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Sacramento.

  • 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 to Sacramento?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Sacramento (average of $883). Flying from Melbourne to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,160). 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 3 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,201Average$1,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,321Average$1,543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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