Atlanta to Sacramento (ATL–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,088 mi airlines 69/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 1d ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL904+4
DL Delta
739
9:08 AM
EDT TS
11:12 AM
PDT
5h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL743+4
DL Delta
739
5:16 PM
EDT TS
7:39 PM
PDT
5h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3358cs
AM Aeromexi
739
5:55 PM
EDT TS
7:52 PM
PDT
4h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL5527
KL KLM
739
6:00 PM
EDT TS
8:10 PM
PDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3200cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
739
8:20 PM
EDT TS
10:30 PM
PDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK3559cs
SK S
739
8:20 PM
EDT TS
10:30 PM
PDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4560cs
AM Aeromexi
739
8:59 PM
EDT TS
11:05 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL682+7
DL Delta
739
8:59 PM
EDT TS
11:05 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2240cs
AF Air France
739
8:59 PM
EDT TS
11:05 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2407cs
AF Air France
739
8:59 PM
EDT TS
11:05 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2257cs
AF Air France
739
9:02 PM
EDT TS
10:57 PM
PDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2921
AF Air France
739
9:02 PM
EDT TS
10:57 PM
PDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4292cs
AM Aeromexi
739
7:00 AM
PDT TA
2:33 PM
EDT
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3719cs
AF Air France
739
7:00 AM
PDT TA
2:33 PM
EDT
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL741+8
DL Delta
739
7:00 AM
PDT TA
2:33 PM
EDT
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA8756cs
LA LATAM Chile
739
7:05 AM
PDT TA
2:29 PM
EDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA7007cs
LA LATAM Chile
739
7:05 AM
PDT TA
2:29 PM
EDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK3560cs
SK S
739
7:05 AM
PDT TA
2:29 PM
EDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS5438cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
739
7:05 AM
PDT TA
2:29 PM
EDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL904+4
DL Delta
739
12:24 PM
PDT TA
7:57 PM
EDT
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3407cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
739
12:28 PM
PDT TA
7:58 PM
EDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL769+3
DL Delta
739
10:15 PM
PDT TA
5:49 AM+1
EDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Atlanta to Sacramento
1 carrier, 69 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 69 Flights/wk 2,088 mi 4h 55m nonstop -3h behind 55 1-stop hubs

ATL–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 2,088 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATL–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KL, SK, VS 21 739 5h04-5h23 77% SkyTeam AF, AM, KL, SK, VS
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AF, AM, DL, KL, SK, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATL to SMF direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
69
Outbound / wk
60
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,078
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.

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Atlanta

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric ATL→SMF TYS→SMF
Distance from ATL 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 69
Flight time 4h 55m 4h 46m
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of ATL with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
2,088 mi / 3,360 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 55m to 5h 23m.
Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

ATL–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,088 mi / 3,360 km
Flight time4h 55m to 5h 23m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights69 out / 60 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 4h 55m to 5h 23m. The route covers 2,088 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 69 nonstop flights per week from ATL to SMF. The return direction has about 60 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, OKC, MKC, TYS, CVG, ABQ, MCI, BFI, TEB, CLE, BZN, RDU, YYZ, PBI, SJD, MEX, BGR, HOU, BJX, PVR, BUR, MSP, EWR, GDL, BWI, OGG, IAD, JFK, PSP, DFW, IAH, MDW, DAL, DEN, DTW, GEG, SFO, ORD, PHX, LAS, SAN, SLC, LAX, SEA, STL, AUS, BOI, MCO, PDX, ONT, SNA, BNA, CLT, YVR and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from SMF to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 ATL to SMF

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ATL to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to SMF ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes to 5 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,088 miles (3,360 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 129 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).