How often are flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Sacramento and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sacramento to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sacramento to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How popular is this Sacramento to Los Angeles flight route?

Flights from Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles have been viewed 8 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

Airlines like Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles in about 1h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 373 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Los Angeles

The most flights from SMF to LAX are scheduled on a Tuesday (76 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (59 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles are KLM (98%), Qatar Airways (96%) and China Eastern (95%).

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles (average of £120). Flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles in October is currently the most expensive (average of £190). 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.

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

When flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 62% versus a flight at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sacramento to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £106 and £233 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £81 on Frontier (15 Jan–21 Jan).

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How popular is this Sacramento to Los Angeles flight route?
Flights from Sacramento Intl to Los Angeles have been viewed 8 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles?
Airlines like Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Sacramento to Los Angeles in about 1h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 373 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to Los Angeles?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles are KLM (98%), Qatar Airways (96%) and China Eastern (95%).
Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Los Angeles 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 Sacramento to Los Angeles?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles (average of £120). Flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles in October is currently the most expensive (average of £190). 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

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

When flying from Sacramento to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 62% versus a flight at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sacramento to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £106 and £233 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £81 on Frontier (15 Jan–21 Jan).

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Los Angeles

The most flights from SMF to LAX are scheduled on a Tuesday (76 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (59 on average).

How often are flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Sacramento and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sacramento to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sacramento to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

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Sacramento to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £106 and £233 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £81 on Frontier (15 Jan–21 Jan).