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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Sacramento from $718

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SMF
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Sacramento

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Sacramento flight deals. Data was last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,334

One-way from

$718

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,272
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 7/3-12/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 51m total
  • New Zealand to Sacramento
7/5
  • 7/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 51m total
  • New Zealand to Sacramento
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Sacramento

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 22 February 2025.

Fri 7/306:25AKL - SMF
2 stops29h 56mAir Canada
Wed 12/316:05SMF - AKL
1 stop21h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 21/2$1,334
Fri 7/313:20AKL - SMF
2 stops26h 17mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/312:59SMF - AKL
2 stops23h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,518
Fri 7/307:30AKL - SMF
2 stops31h 03mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/316:21SMF - AKL
3 stops25h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,777
Mon 7/409:20AKL - SMF
2 stops43h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 14/410:43SMF - AKL
1 stop24h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,420
Thu 6/300:55AKL - SMF
3 stops41h 15mSingapore Airlines
Wed 12/319:30SMF - AKL
2 stops41h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2$5,681

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 22 February 2025.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/3

06:25-15:21

2 stops29h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/3

16:05-10:00

1 stop21h 55m

$1,334

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/3

13:20-18:37

2 stops26h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/3

12:59-08:10

2 stops23h 11m

$1,518

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/3

13:15-22:39

3 stops30h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/3

16:21-14:05

3 stops25h 44m

$1,777

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/4

09:20-19:46

2 stops53h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 14/4

06:50-00:35

2 stops46h 45m

$2,420

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/3

00:55-21:10

3 stops41h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/3

19:30-09:25

2 stops41h 55m

$5,681

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/5

13:05-23:56

3 stops29h 51m

$718

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Fri 9/5

06:10-11:39

2 stops24h 29m

$728

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/5

13:00-18:02

2 stops24h 02m

$764

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

06:00-21:37

2 stops34h 37m

$768

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

19:45-10:24

1 stop33h 39m

$876

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 22/2

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Sacramento

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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 22 February 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 22 February 2025.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Sacramento one-way?

    $728 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $764 and $768, respectively.

  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,463Average$2,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,661Average$2,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,754Average$2,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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