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These are the cheapest deals for flights from Sacramento to Cleveland currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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12:24 pm - 11:06 amSMF-CLE
19h 42m1 stop
7:48 pm - 11:18 amCLE-SMF
18h 30m1 stop
$158Frontier
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Mon, Jan 20 - Sun, Jan 26
12:41 pm - 1:52 pmSMF-CLE
22h 11m1 stop
8:59 am - 8:42 amCLE-SMF
26h 43m1 stop
$238Frontier
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Thu, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 15
1:25 pm - 11:30 pmSMF-CLE
7h 05m1 stop
7:30 am - 12:28 pmCLE-SMF
7h 58m1 stop
$346Delta
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Mon, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 21
1:25 pm - 11:30 pmSMF-CLE
7h 05m1 stop
8:15 am - 7:04 pmCLE-SMF
13h 49m2 stops
$351Delta
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Mon, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 21
10:22 pm - 9:41 amSMF-CLE
8h 19m1 stop
4:48 pm - 10:25 pmCLE-SMF
8h 37m1 stop
$376United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 22
5:35 am - 4:46 pmSMF-CLE
8h 11m2 stops
4:48 pm - 10:25 pmCLE-SMF
8h 37m1 stop
$381United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 22
12:25 am - 10:57 amSMF-CLE
7h 32m1 stop
5:51 pm - 10:49 pmCLE-SMF
7h 58m1 stop
$416American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 28 - Sun, Jan 5
7:33 am - 8:45 pmSMF-CLE
10h 12m2 stops
5:56 pm - 12:13 amCLE-SMF
9h 17m1 stop
$421American Airlines
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Tue, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 26
5:10 am - 10:10 pmSMF-CLE
14h 00m2 stops
5:10 pm - 11:20 pmCLE-SMF
9h 10m1 stop
$531Southwest
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Sun, Dec 29 - Sun, Jan 5
5:10 am - 6:45 pmSMF-CLE
10h 35m2 stops
7:00 am - 2:00 pmCLE-SMF
10h 00m2 stops
$536Southwest
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Sun, Dec 29 - Sun, Jan 5

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 flights from Sacramento to Cleveland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Sacramento to Cleveland, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cleveland, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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 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 $393 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $696 and $556 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Cleveland, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 35 days before departure.

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January

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July

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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 $75 for a one-way ticket and $158 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 $509 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 5005 reviews
8.1Comfort
7.2Food
8.7Crew
7.7Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

10.0 ExcellentJohn, Nov 2024OAK - LAS
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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

If your boarding Military, it should be with ore board, and with my spouse, so rude and stupid to not let us board together and before a group. All the other airlines clearly understand Military courtesy, this is why I Rarely fly SWA and Always fly Alaska

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

The Gate Attendant @ Gate B36 was rude The flight was good but the entertainment system was not functioning as expected. The snacks were ok but could be better The flight crew was excellent.

My seat was changed at the last minute and I was moved to the last row, right next to the bathroom despite selecting my seat well in advance. I was also made to check my carry on due to space but when I got on the plane there was significant empty overhead space. Picking up my carry on from the luggage carousel added time to my trip which had already been extended due to delay.

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.

I am not an electronic savy. I don't know how to maneuver the APPS for services. Why can't I just buy food without the apps.

This was a short flight with no food. The attendants were great but the comfort was poor: just to cramped. The flight from Denver to Frankfort was excellent! Seating was roomier, food was good, service was good. This was a great experience.

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.

The one gate agent was very abrupt and rude. Not a good look for American for the day

Seats were very uncomfortable. I paid extra for a seat with more leg room, the seat was no different than a seat at the back of the plane. Flight attendant was rude.

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.

Allowed me to chose my seat without extra charge (I purchased full-price ticket) and boarding was in group1. Didn't even serve water.

I went to the Frontier counter in San Jose at 1030am or so on Sunday 10/13/24 to see if I could get an earlier flight to San Diego in lieu of my reserved 630pm flight. One thing led to another, and I was able to obtain an open seat for about $ 56. on the earlier flight. Fine. Then the agent asked if I "was checking a bag". Not knowing that carry-ons cost extra per Frontier policy, I thought that she meant a regular checked bag. Therefore, I said no. Once I got to the gate, the same gate agent who sold me a ticket told me that I had to pay $99 for a carry-on, and that all bags were extra on Frontier. Having never flown on Frontier, I was not aware of this. Part of the issue was that she was not a native English speaker, so there was a miscommunication as to what "bag" meant. I would have preferred for her to have clearly let me know at the front counter that any bag including a carry-on cost $99. It would have had the same outcome, as I had to take my carry-on. But it got hectic at the last minute at the gate itself. The baggage policy should have mentioned "including carry-ons" when we first spoke.

Most horrible airlines. Please avoid it. It's ok to spend $50 extra for delta, united or Alaska

Every day about it was very different all the boarding pass where all wrong l miss flight no refund all crazy

Staff members pretty horrible when boarding. No care for customers

The trip was good but the last minute changes I didn’t like because I had already talked to the attendee and they didn’t help me with my ticket I was having trouble checking in and when the time was up they help me but charge me for that and last minute luggage it was a small bag. After I was in the airplane I realized you were charging because the flight was almost empty and you have to get the money some how. Thanks for everything.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sacramento to Cleveland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
1/20Mon
1 stopFrontier
19h 42mSMF-CLE
$75
12/25Wed
1 stopFrontier
12h 20mSMF-CLE
$90
12/26Thu
1 stopFrontier
16h 31mSMF-CLE
$95
1/20Mon
2 stopsDelta
13h 14mSMF-CLE
$183
12/25Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 04mSMF-CLE
$208
12/26Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
8h 44mSMF-CLE
$213
1/1Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
9h 43mSMF-CLE
$218
1/3Fri
2 stopsSouthwest
13h 10mSMF-CLE
$219
1/3Fri
2 stopsSouthwest
13h 10mSMF-CLE
$229
12/26Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 04mSMF-CLE
$308

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Last minute flights from Sacramento to Cleveland

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sacramento to Cleveland that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/25Mon
multi-stopFrontier
13h 55mSMF-CLE
12/1Sun
multi-stopFrontier
23h 54mCLE-SMF
$326
11/24Sun
multi-stopFrontier
12h 56mSMF-CLE
12/1Sun
multi-stopFrontier
23h 54mCLE-SMF
$412
11/22Fri
multi-stopFrontier
21h 05mSMF-CLE
11/25Mon
multi-stopFrontier
23h 54mCLE-SMF
$498
11/23Sat
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 25mSMF-CLE
11/29Fri
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 10mCLE-SMF
$847
11/23Sat
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 05mSMF-CLE
11/29Fri
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 10mCLE-SMF
$852
11/26Tue
multi-stopDelta
10h 43mSMF-CLE
11/30Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 09mCLE-SMF
$931
11/24Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 25mSMF-CLE
11/27Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 08mCLE-SMF
$982
11/22Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 42mSMF-CLE
11/23Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 23mCLE-SMF
$1,006
11/22Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 32mSMF-CLE
11/23Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 35mCLE-SMF
$1,011
11/26Tue
multi-stopDelta
11h 00mSMF-CLE
11/30Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 34mCLE-SMF
$1,062

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