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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Sacramento from $1,499

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SMF
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Zealand (NZ0) 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 21 January 2025.

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Thu 23/113:20AKL - SMF
2 stops30h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 27/106:35SMF - AKL
1 stop30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,499
Thu 23/113:20AKL - SMF
1 stop30h 37mIberia
Mon 27/106:35SMF - AKL
1 stop30h 30mIberia
Deal found 20/1$1,504
Thu 23/115:50AKL - SMF
2 stops21h 03mBritish Airways
Mon 27/112:55SMF - AKL
2 stops23h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,712
Mon 10/1115:50AKL - SMF
1 stop14h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/1207:45SMF - AKL
1 stop25h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/1$2,045
Thu 23/106:00AKL - SMF
2 stops32h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/114:00SMF - AKL
3 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,060
Mon 10/1106:40AKL - SMF
2 stops30h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1216:37SMF - AKL
2 stops28h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$2,104
Sun 9/1101:20AKL - SMF
3 stops34h 27mSingapore Airlines
Wed 3/1207:45SMF - AKL
2 stops42h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1$4,345

Find flights from New Zealand to Sacramento within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

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AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/6

13:50-09:52

2 stops39h 02m

$4,988

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/6

20:15-21:01

1 stop19h 46m

$5,059

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/6

13:30-23:28

3 stops28h 58m

$6,211

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/1

Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Sacramento

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 21 January 2025.

When flying from New Zealand to Sacramento, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 21 January 2025.
7.9
Good
483 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.9
Good
483 reviews
7.9
Good
483 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
7.9
Good
483 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand 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 New Zealand?

    Located just 15.2 km from the city centre, Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sacramento from New Zealand.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,477Average$2,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,691Average$1,991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,806Average$2,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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