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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Sacramento from $1,697

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SMF
29 Jan — 5 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap 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 24 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,697

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,095
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 53m total
  • Melbourne to Sacramento
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($100 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 24 January 2025.

Mon 10/312:00MEL - SMF
1 stop29h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/313:05SMF - MEL
2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/1$1,697
Fri 24/106:45MEL - SMF
2 stops27h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/116:05SMF - MEL
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$1,813

Find flights from Melbourne to Sacramento within your budget

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 24 January 2025.

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MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

12:00-23:58

1 stop29h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 17/3

13:05-09:00

2 stops25h 55m

$1,697

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

06:15-11:11

2 stops21h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/6

18:31-14:10

3 stops26h 39m

$2,680

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Deals found on 24/1

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Sacramento

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Sacramento including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne 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.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 24 January 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,963 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,963 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,963 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

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 3 different airlines.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Sacramento round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,697), offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Sacramento. United Airlines is currently priced 22% 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 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 24 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,433Average$2,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,435Average$2,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,794Average$2,805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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