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

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2,088 mi airlines 46/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL904
DL Delta
739
9:10 AM
EDT TS
11:18 AM
PDT
5h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AM3358
AM Aeromexi
739
5:45 PM
EDT TS
8:00 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL743
DL Delta
739
6:00 PM
EDT TS
8:10 PM
PDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4560
AM Aeromexi
739
8:15 PM
EDT TS
10:31 PM
PDT
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2257
AF Air France
739
8:15 PM
EDT TS
10:31 PM
PDT
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2407
AF Air France
739
8:20 PM
EDT TS
10:36 PM
PDT
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
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DL682
DL Delta
739
9:19 PM
EDT TS
11:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3719
AF Air France
739
7:05 AM
PDT TA
2:29 PM
EDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4292
AM Aeromexi
739
7:05 AM
PDT TA
2:29 PM
EDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
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DL741
DL Delta
739
7:10 AM
PDT TA
2:23 PM
EDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL904
DL Delta
739
12:28 PM
PDT TA
7:58 PM
EDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL769
DL Delta
739
10:20 PM
PDT TA
5:53 AM+1
EDT
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3155
AM Aeromexi
739
10:35 PM
PDT TA
5:58 AM+1
EDT
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL743
DL Delta
739
10:35 PM
PDT TA
5:58 AM+1
EDT
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Atlanta to Sacramento
3 carriers, 46 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 46 Flights/wk 2,088 mi 5h 6m nonstop -3h behind 43 1-stop hubs

ATL–SMF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 2,088 miles in approximately 5h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 43 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 20 739 5h06-5h10 56% SkyTeam
AF Air France 13 739 5h16 56% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 13 739 5h15-5h16 56% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AF, AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (46 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
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,077
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
ATL → SMF
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
96%
Return
SMF → ATL
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays → SMF delays →

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 5h 6m to 5h 16m.
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 time5h 6m to 5h 16m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights46 out / 41 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 5h 6m to 5h 16m. The route covers 2,088 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 46 nonstop flights per week from ATL to SMF. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, CVG, OKC, MCI, PBI, JFK, SJD, AUS, CLT, GDL, MSP, IAD, DFW, BWI, DTW, DAL, SLC, PSP, EWR, LAS, DEN, MDW, ORD, PHX, MEX, PDX, LAX, IAH, SEA, SAN, MCO, ONT, SNA, STL, GEG, BOI, BUR, SFO, HOU, YVR, BNA, OGG 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.
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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ATL to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to SMF ranges from 5 hours 6 minutes to 5 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,088 miles (3,360 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.