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Cheap Flight Deals from Sacramento to Cleveland (SMF-CLE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Cleveland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Cleveland

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Cleveland.
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9:29 am - 5:48 pmSMF-CLE
29h 19m1 stop
7:48 pm - 11:18 amCLE-SMF
18h 30m1 stop
$348Frontier
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Mon, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 23
10:45 am - 5:15 pmSMF-CLE
27h 30m1 stop
6:20 pm - 9:48 amCLE-SMF
18h 28m1 stop
$372Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 26
11:42 am - 8:45 pmSMF-CLE
6h 03m1 stop
10:40 am - 4:47 pmCLE-SMF
9h 07m2 stops
$377American Airlines
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Tue, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 26
10:40 pm - 1:31 pmSMF-CLE
11h 51m2 stops
4:40 pm - 11:24 pmCLE-SMF
9h 44m2 stops
$382Delta
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Tue, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 26
12:42 pm - 12:39 amSMF-CLE
8h 57m1 stop
6:25 am - 2:10 pmCLE-SMF
10h 45m2 stops
$391Delta
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Mon, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 23
10:20 am - 9:06 pmSMF-CLE
7h 46m1 stop
4:25 pm - 10:45 pmCLE-SMF
9h 20m1 stop
$472United Airlines
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Mon, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 11
10:20 am - 9:06 pmSMF-CLE
7h 46m1 stop
8:48 am - 5:28 pmCLE-SMF
11h 40m2 stops
$477United Airlines
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Mon, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 11
12:58 am - 12:11 pmSMF-CLE
8h 13m1 stop
5:36 am - 11:44 amCLE-SMF
9h 08m1 stop
$486American Airlines
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Sun, May 25 - Sat, May 31
9:15 pm - 9:15 amSMF-CLE
9h 00m2 stops
1:15 pm - 8:40 pmCLE-SMF
10h 25m2 stops
$511Southwest
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Sat, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 9
3:00 pm - 12:35 amSMF-CLE
6h 35m1 stop
3:00 pm - 8:55 pmCLE-SMF
8h 55m2 stops
$521Southwest
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Fri, Jan 3 - Mon, Jan 6

Flights from Sacramento to Cleveland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Cleveland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Cleveland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sacramento to Cleveland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cleveland on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Sacramento, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Cleveland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Cleveland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Cleveland is February, where tickets cost $416 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $696 and $556 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Cleveland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Cleveland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Cleveland, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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January

High season

July

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$71
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Sacramento to Cleveland

When to book flights from Sacramento to Cleveland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Cleveland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Cleveland

  • What facilities for nursing moms are there at SMF?

    Nursing mothers will be relieved to know that SMF has two designated nursing rooms. The nursing rooms, located on Terminal A just after Gate A10 and on Terminal B across from Gate B15, provide mothers with much-needed privacy when breastfeeding their babies. Each room has a seat, a diaper changing table, and an electrical outlet.

  • Where can I pray at CLE?

    CLE has an interfaith chapel that is open to all people, regardless of religion. The prayer center is on Concourse B, immediately after the security checkpoint. It provides a peaceful and quiet setting free of airport noises for prayer and meditation.

  • Where is the information desk at SMF located?

    The airport assistance desk is on the first floor of Terminal B, near the baggage claim area. If you are stranded or require assistance, please approach this desk, which is manned by highly skilled personnel. Additionally, volunteers are stationed throughout the airport and can be approached for assistance.

  • Can I rent a car at CLE?

    Renting a car at CLE is relatively simple as the airport features car rental agency offices near the arrivals. These car rental companies have their car rental facilities linked to the airport terminals via a courtesy shuttle service. The shuttles can be found on the lower roadway island, which can be accessed via door 7. Some of the popular car rental agencies at the airport include Avis, Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Thrifty, and Enterprise.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Cleveland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Cleveland was $71 for a one-way ticket and $348 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Cleveland?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Cleveland?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Cleveland?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Cleveland, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Cleveland, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Cleveland are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $559 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $456 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Cleveland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Cleveland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Cleveland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cleveland from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Cleveland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cleveland with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and CLE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Cleveland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cleveland from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to Cleveland

  • Make your way to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to catch your flight from Sacramento to Cleveland. SMF is located approximately 11 miles northwest of Sacramento. It is the primary gateway to the greater Sacramento area and a hub for WestAir. You will arrive in Cleveland at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). CLE is the primary airport serving Cleveland and is located 9 miles southwest of downtown Cleveland. It is a focus city for Frontier Airlines.
  • If you need a quiet place to sit and relax while waiting for your flight out of SMF, visit one of the airport's two elite Escape Lounges. The lounges, which are located in Terminal A opposite Gate 10 and Terminal B just after security, provide a nice relaxing environment as well as high-quality services. The lounges fear a TV, clean restrooms, comfortable seating, a food bar, and a place for strollers.
  • SMF features a Quiet Room for passengers who wish to self-reflect or meditate before their flight. The quiet room, located on the upper levels of Terminal 1, provides a quiet environment with comfortable seating free of all airport noise. The room is only operational during airport hours.
  • Serving members of the US military and their families can access the USO military lounge at CLE for free. If you fall into the mentioned category, take advantage of the lounge located in the Baggage Claim area near Carousel 1. The lounge offers comfortable seating, clean restrooms, a TV, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary beverages and snacks.
  • CLE is a pet-friendly airport as it features a designated pet relief area. The relief area is located near carousel 1 at the northern end of the baggage claim area. The relief area is accessible via the door next to the USO military Lounge entrance. It is important to note that pets are only permitted into the airport complex if they are contained in approved animal crates.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Cleveland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Cleveland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
SouthwestOverall score based on 4821 reviews
7.2Food
7.7Entertainment
8.7Crew
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
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I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

10.0 ExcellentWilliam Drew, Dec 2024SJC - HNL
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I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

I had a wonderful flight, but the only thing that annoyed me was how crowded TSA was. I still believe airports and all planes work together to bunch everyone together to drive up cost.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I used to fly SWA all the time. I know the crew has their little acts that are often fun, and entertaining. On this flight one of the crew was just not nice. Very surprising.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

Forget beverage, they didn't even have water for half the passangers?

Can not wait for seating change to reduce the amount of pre boards - it’s disheartening the abuse. And then then deplaning

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

The WiFi has been awful on my last few Delta Air Lines flights.

Great - This was the last flight before hurricane closures and did a quick turnaround to get the plane heading north. Much appreciated.

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

Was unsure of this flight due to high winds in CVG from Hurricane Helene. Crew did a great job of getting us to CVG safely.

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

Delta flight was great from the check in all the way to arrival. However, I had a very bad experience. I requested a wheelchair and the wheelchair employee that went to pick me up from the plane in Boston to bring me to the baggage claims told me I have to pay him. I was under the impression that it was a free service and I usually give tips but the person forced me to pay and since I said no because I was upset with his demand when my daughter walked in to pick me up he demanded payment from my daughter who paid him thinking maybe now it is a charged service.

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Plane left & arrived early- 5 Crew great. Wi fi - paid for 2, only 1 worked - so so. Waste of $. Coolie was good

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

Not enough room between rows and food was gross. $160 baggage charge?! Never again.

It was fine. The flight attendant appeared to be in a bad mood but everything was fine.

Seats are outdated. Entertainment relies on personal device. Boarding was delayed due to inaccurate passenger tracking, resulted in late arrival at Reno.

Excellent staff helping my 96 year old senior promptly with her oxygen needs

The crew and flight was amazing. I haven't flown United in years but plan to switch to you being my main airline

As usual, United scheduling is completely misleading. A 54-minute layover at O’Hare is too short to make a lot of connections, especially since the flight landed “on time” but had to wait on the taxiway 15 minutes for a gate to open up. Then it takes another 10 minutes to exit the plane before one can run to another concourse to catch a connecting flight.

No overhead space so all carryons were checked. No internet.

Multiple maintenance delays and the missed and rebooked connection changed gates at least 6 times including one which had us walking 20 minutes to another terminal and then back again. Seated our family of three in different middle seats throughout the plane and then there was an empty seat next to me. Very long travel day which I would have never agreed to if I knew the itinerary would be changed at 5 am, 2 hours before takeoff.

It was as expected for such a short flight. No complaints

It was nice being on a flight that had working wifi. The boarding was quick - why don’t all airlines have small boarding groups window to aisle? Makes so much sense!!! I was disappointed to be the first person stopped to have to gate check my carryon. Especially when there was plenty of overhead space at the back! But I get it…keeps it moving. Crew was nice.

The flight encountered a delay exceeding 4 hours. The food voucher issued was valued at $12, insufficient to cover our meal expenses. Consequently, I was unable to take my medication, leading to a drop in blood sugar levels and exacerbating my anxiety.

On time (actually a little early). Was a good and short flight!

Charlotte NC agents were great and ended up with decent seats after having to switch flights amidst Hurricane situation. CMH was a different story. Doors to flight closed 15 minutes before departure so we nearly were left behind. Flight crew were OK but nothing to brag about for sure

Not too impressed with them to be honest. They had forgotten my gf meal, despite the fact that the app had notified me that it was sorted. Apparently there is a ‘glitch’ in the system, according to one of the stewardesses, and has been for a while. Also the legroom in economy is way too small (and I’m a slight person) and are very uncomfortable. An extra Internal flight I booked via the app, had not even given me the option to order a meal, so was unaware of that and left without food on a 9 hr. flight !! Don’t think I’ll use AA again after this.

The flight was uneventful. What was a problem was I was delayed getting home one entire day because the flight from Sacramento was delayed. That made getting to my connecting flight impossible. I had to stay another night at the hotel and incur that expense as a result.

VERY disappointed at the agent checking in my luggage. I know that the weight limit is 23 kg, a little over 50 pounds (50.71 pounds). Yet the agent kept repeating "50 pounds". So I said, the limit is 23 kg, and she had the audacity to say 'no, it is 22 kg!" Imagine my surprise. Was she ignorant or was she poorly trained? Not sure. The boarding process was pretty good. The speakers were loud enough so I still could hear them despite inconsiderate passengers continuing to speak while the announcements were going on. During the flight, the teenage girl sitting behind me kept pressing her feet to the back of my chair. I turned around several times, yet she did not get the hint. I did not make a fuss since I sense I had a bad streak that night with AA, so I just did the best I can to lean forward and not let that bother me.

A lady asked to stop the flight after the tunnel pulled away and we began to depart a flight that was already hours late. The attendance respectfully stopped the the plane and had the tunnel return. After the tunnel returned the passenger claimed to have changed her mind . The tunnel was then put in reverse and the passenger remained on the plane .. They should have sent the sick passenger off the plane like initially replaced. They existed a couple off the plane prior to that situation.. So.. all and all.. it was a long and flight.. .

With frontier you get what you pay for. The flight was two hours late. It’s a tight fit for the number of people they bring but you get to where you’re going cheap. Sometimes that’s more important than a nifty drink and cool TV..

Charges unexpected. For seat that didnt recline. Please reverse extra seat and carryon charge. Bad business that is a bait and switch.

We had an awful experience getting our bags checked in. Frontier’s check in on the app manipulated us into buying the business package because that was the only option available for a checked bag which included two checked bags per person which we did not need. Upon arriving to the airport, we stood in line for what seemed like forever at the baggage check in and there was no one available at the counter. We were first in line and we were afraid we were going to miss our flight due to the baggage attendant being late. After realizing there were a lot of other people waiting at the baggage check in and no one available. I reached out to Frontier and could not get any customer service so I had to call the airport to page the baggage attendant to send someone to the counter to check in our bags before we were able to go through security , I finally spoke to the attendant at the counter and explained to her that we had to pay for two checked bags person a total of six bags when we only had a total of three bags between three people she said to reach out to Frontier and they would issue a refund for the three bags that we paid for and did not need. I reached out to Frontier which I was not able to reach anybody by phone so I had to go through their automated chat feature, which sent me around in circles until I finally reached a representative to assist me. I explained to them what happened and they explained that they were not able to assist me. I continued to push the issue with them as this was very frustrating and they finally put in a customer service ticket where we were issued a flight credit and we were so disappointed because after this experience, we NEVER want to fly Frontier again, and we do not want a credit that we will not use. Frontier charged us almost $500 for us to check three bags which is absolutely absurd! The customer service agents were not able to offer anything else other than a flight credit and I do not feel like my frustrations were truly heard , we will never use Frontier Airlines again ! Truly Theft by Manipulation! They should be ashamed!

I couldn’t check in because the app didn’t work. It took 3 Frontier employees at the counter to get me checked in. Flight left 3 hours after departure time

While booking it was not obvious that I had to pay for carryon. Realized it only during check-in. Overall, meh!

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

We understand and comply with Frontier’s bag sizes. We’ve had some problems in past while having to await other passengers who do not understand the baggage restrictions or have not prepaid and that is usually our biggest concern (others delaying us) with flying Frontier. Flying OUT of ONT, however, has always been a great experience. I’ve also noted even on delayed Frontier flights very knowledgeable pilots who manage expectations well.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

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