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

ALB Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ALB and SMF. Nearest airports to ALB with scheduled service: Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT, 69 mi) · Bradley International Airport (BDL, 80 mi) · New York Stewart International Airport (SWF, 87 mi)
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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
DEN Denver 7h 18m UAWN → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
MDW Chicago 7h 35m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 40m WN → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
ORD Chicago 8h AAACAS → AALXQR Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento flights
BWI Baltimore 8h 15m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Sacramento flights
BNA Nashville 8h 39m G4WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Sacramento flights
IAD Dulles 8h 55m EJASNUA → EJASNUA Dulles (IAD) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 19m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
MCO Orlando 10h 20m ADB6WN → WN Orlando (MCO) to Sacramento flights
CLT Charlotte 11h 3m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) 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.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ALB Routes SMF Routes ALB Live Flights SMF Live Flights ALB Delays SMF Delays
All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Albany flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
DEN ~7h 18m MDW ~7h 35m LAS ~7h 40m ORD ~8h 0m BWI ~8h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
622
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.
Reliability

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
68%
Return
SMF → ALB
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ALB delays → SMF delays →
Know before you go

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.
Facts

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
Full nameAlbany International Airport
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 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 ALB to SMF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago Midway and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SMF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 Denver, Chicago Midway and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.