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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sacramento to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 5:40 am and lands at 7:18 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 11:28 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles takes 1h 38m, covering 373 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles range from $148 to $295, with an average of $216 over the past 12 months. Anything below $148 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $216 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $216 round-trip and layover options via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) at $222.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Sacramento to Los Angeles flights are:

• United Airlines: 96% on time
• Delta: 95% on time
• American Airlines: 93% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 92% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sacramento to Los Angeles flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 31%, afternoon flights for 18%, and night flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Sacramento to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $63, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sacramento to Los Angeles route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

Most connecting flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles pass through Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $195 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $237, a difference of $42.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Sacramento and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Southwest
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Frontier

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sacramento to Los Angeles flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), travelers can reach several nearby cities by rental car, including Santa Monica and Anaheim, home to Disneyland. From Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Downtown Los Angeles and Universal City are also within reach. Long Beach is easily accessible from Long Beach Airport (LGB).

All rental car companies operating at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are located offsite. Most major rental car companies offer shuttle service between the terminal buildings and their offsite locations. These shuttles stop at the purple rental car shuttle locations outside all terminal buildings.

Yes, drivers can drop off passengers curbside at the terminal buildings. Vehicles may stop only long enough to unload passengers and luggage. Waiting and parking are not allowed at any time and drivers must stay with their vehicles at all times.

Car rentals are available at the Rental Car Center at 3450 East Airport Drive, near Haven Avenue. From the passenger terminals, travelers can take the free airport shuttle for rental car customers to the Rental Car Center, which has several car rental counters.

The FlyAway nonstop bus runs from LAX to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. Free shuttle service from the terminals also connects travelers to the LAX/Metro Transit Center Station. Several shuttle stops outside the terminals are marked by PINK LAX Shuttle signs.

Yes, the Bob Hope USO at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) serves military members and their family members. The Bob Hope USO lounge is on the ground floor of the Theme Building and from the terminal its entrance faces Terminal 6.

No passport or visa is required for flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles, since they are domestic flights within the United States. Adult travelers 18 and older must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint. Acceptable ID includes a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, a passport, a permanent resident card or a foreign government-issued passport.

Yes, Ontario International Airport (ONT) has both indoor and outdoor pet relief areas for travelers with animal companions. Outdoor pet relief areas are at the east end of each terminal building. Indoor pet relief areas are next to Gate 410 in Terminal 4 and Gate 210 in Terminal 2.