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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Las Vegas

Search Sacramento to Las Vegas fares from Sacramento International to Harry Reid, with SMF terminal assignments, security hours and LAS bus and shuttle links.

SMF to LAS · 397 mi · 1h 30m est.

SMF to LAS
397 miles
1h 30m nonstop (estimated)
4 airlines in our fare results

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Sacramento to Las Vegas flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 30m (estimated)

SMF → LAS

Cheapest cached price

$153

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Last checked Oct 20, 2026

Planning a trip from Sacramento to Las Vegas? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 30m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $153 (last checked Oct 20, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Sacramento to Las Vegas covers a straight-line distance of about 397 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~1h 30m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Sacramento to Las Vegas at a glance

SMF to LAS is about 397 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Sacramento to Las Vegas on Eazair
Origin	Sacramento (SMF)
Destination	Las Vegas (LAS)
Average Flight Time	~1h 30m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$153
Fares Last Checked	Oct 20, 2026
Distance	397 miles (SMF to LAS)
Time in Las Vegas	Same time as Sacramento
Airlines in our fare results	4

Local time in Las Vegas is the same as in Sacramento. Sacramento is on Pacific Time, Las Vegas on Pacific Time.

Flight deals from Sacramento to Las Vegas

Departures are from Sacramento International (SMF), with arrival at Harry Reid International (LAS) in Las Vegas. Sacramento Executive (SAC) and Mather (MHR), which appear on the SMF website, are not searched. United, Frontier, American and Southwest have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. American and United fly from SMF's Terminal A, Frontier and Southwest from Terminal B; in Las Vegas, American and Southwest arrive at Terminal 1 and United and Frontier at Terminal 3.

SMF says its TSA checkpoints open at 4 a.m. daily and close at 12:30 a.m., depending on flight schedules. Its rule of thumb is to arrive two and a half hours before a domestic flight, and it warns that check-in may be refused if you arrive less than 45 minutes before departure. The curb is only for active loading and unloading; drivers can wait at the Free Waiting Area near the Interstate 5 entrance, with a three-hour limit. SacRT Route 142 runs from downtown.

Harry Reid International splits into Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, and LAS runs a free shuttle between them about every 20 to 30 minutes from Level 0. For Las Vegas transit, the RTC Route 108 and Red Line buses leave from Terminal 1, Level Zero only. Taxis at Terminal 1 are outside baggage claim on the east side, and rideshare pickup there is on Level 2 of the parking garage.

For SMF to LAS, EazAir stored its first 2 fare checks between 8 Sep and 14 Oct 2026. Both looked for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check, and the highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest. Frontier's fare without a bundle includes a personal item only. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Sacramento to Las Vegas flights

Departure · Sacramento

Sacramento International (SMF)

Pacific Time

Arrival · Las Vegas

Harry Reid International (LAS)

Pacific Time

About Las Vegas

Areas to know in Las Vegas

The Strip
Downtown / Fremont Street
Summerlin

Weather in Las Vegas

A desert climate with very hot summers and mild winters. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable outdoor conditions.

Sacramento to Las Vegas: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

The SMF website also lists Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) and Mather Airport (MHR). The flights in this guide use Sacramento International (SMF).

Leaving from Sacramento International (SMF)

Airline	SMF terminal
American	Terminal A
United	Terminal A
Frontier	Terminal B
Southwest	Terminal B
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

From downtown Sacramento, SacRT Route 142 serves Terminals A and B. SacRT lists it daily from 5:15 a.m. to 10:33 p.m.
From Davis, Woodland or West Sacramento, Yolobus 42A and 42B stop at both terminals.
SMF says the curb is only for active loading and unloading. Drivers can wait at the Free Waiting Area near the Interstate 5 entrance and exit, with a three-hour limit.
SMF says TSA checkpoints open at 4 a.m. daily and close at 12:30 a.m., depending on flight schedules.
SMF's rule of thumb is to arrive two and a half hours before domestic flights and three hours before international flights. Check your airline's own advice too.
SMF says you may be denied check-in if you arrive less than 45 minutes before your flight.

Arriving at Harry Reid International (LAS)

Airline	LAS terminal
American	Terminal 1
Southwest	Terminal 1
United	Terminal 3
Frontier	Terminal 3
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

LAS has two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.
A free shuttle links the terminals from Level 0 at each one, about every 20 to 30 minutes. LAS says the ride takes about 10 minutes.
LAS says lane closures in the airport connector tunnels for repaving are expected to continue until the end of December 2026.

Getting from LAS	Where to board	Where it goes
Rideshare	Terminal 1: Level 2 of the parking garage. Terminal 3: Valet Level of the parking garage.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Terminal 1: outside baggage claim, east side, doors 1 to 4. Terminal 3: Level Zero near door 52.	Wherever you are going.
RTC Route 108 and Red Line buses	Terminal 1, Level Zero only. From Terminal 3, take the free shuttle to Terminal 1 first.	Route 108 (Paradise) runs to the Bonneville Transit Center. The Red Line was formerly Route 109, Maryland Parkway.
Shuttle between terminals	Free, about every 20 to 30 minutes, from Level 0 at each terminal. The ride takes about 10 minutes.	Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Southwest Basic	Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item.	Checked bag fees apply to Basic fares.	A free Standard seat is assigned at check-in. Preferred and Extra Legroom seats cost extra.	Only by upgrading to a Choice fare or higher. Cancelling at least 10 minutes before departure gives a flight credit, which for Basic expires 6 months from booking.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 2 fare checks from Sacramento to Las Vegas ran from 8 Sep to 14 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Las Vegas to Sacramento, EazAir's first 3 checks ran from 28 Sep to 6 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest. With only 2 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

SMF: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SMF: Security information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SMF: FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SMF: Free Waiting Area (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SacRT: Airport Express (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Yolobus: Travel to SMF on the 42 (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Harry Reid International: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Harry Reid International: All options to and from (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Harry Reid International: Public bus (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Harry Reid International: Taxi and ride share (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Harry Reid International: Connector tunnel pavement project (6 Aug 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RTC: Route 108 timetable (1 Aug 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Assigned seating (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Carry-on baggage policy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare types and benefits (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for SMF to LAS, 8 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026; LAS to SMF, 28 Sep 2026 to 6 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which SMF terminal do I fly from?

SMF lists American and United in Terminal A, and Frontier and Southwest in Terminal B. Terminal assignments can change, so check your boarding pass.

When does security open at Sacramento International?

SMF says TSA checkpoints open at 4 a.m. daily and close at 12:30 a.m., depending on flight schedules.

How late can I check in at SMF?

SMF says you may be denied check-in if you arrive less than 45 minutes before your flight, and suggests arriving two and a half hours before domestic flights.

How do I get between terminals at Harry Reid International?

Take the free shuttle from Level 0 at either terminal. LAS says it runs about every 20 to 30 minutes and the ride takes about 10 minutes.

Do the lowest fares from Sacramento to Las Vegas include a carry-on?

American Basic Economy and Southwest Basic allow a carry-on with a personal item. Frontier without a bundle includes only a personal item, and United Basic Economy has no carry-on on domestic flights for most travellers.

How far is Sacramento from Las Vegas?

SMF and LAS are about 397 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.