Albany to Sacramento (ALB–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 7h 26m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento flights
DEN Denver 7h 28m UAWN ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
DTW Detroit 7h 35m AMDLEJA DL Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento flights
ORD Chicago 8h 2m AAACAS AALXQR Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento flights
BWI Baltimore 8h 5m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Sacramento flights
BNA Nashville 8h 7m G4WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Sacramento flights
IAD Dulles 8h 50m SNUA SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 39m AAQR AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
MCO Orlando 9h 49m ADB6WN WN Orlando (MCO) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 56m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Albany to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ALB and SMF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
638
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ALB → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
SMF → ALB
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ALB delays → SMF delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Albany.
ALB: EDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albany, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.

ALB–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albany to Sacramento route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALB to SMF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Denver and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Albany.
Yes, return flights from SMF to ALB 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Denver and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.