Albuquerque to Sacramento (ABQ–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Albuquerque to Sacramento
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 865 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind 37 1-stop hubs

ABQ–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 865 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABQ–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 1 – – 50% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
839
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 5:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
865 mi / 1,391 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Facts

ABQ–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance865 mi / 1,391 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 865 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ABQ to SMF. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MRY, SNA, FAT, PSP, LGB, OGD, OKC, SJD, STL, MCI, CVG, CLE, BFI, BNA, BUR, MCO, SLC, MSP, SFO, HOU, LAX, SAN, DFW, PHX, IAD, IAH, SEA, LAS, DEN, BWI, ATL, DAL, AUS, ORD, PDX, MDW and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
Yes, return flights from SMF to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABQ to SMF

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ABQ to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to SMF ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 865 miles (1,391 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MRY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.