Asheville to Sacramento (AVL–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
DEN Denver 6h 55m G4UA → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 1m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 21m AAQR → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
ORD Chicago 7h 33m AAAVG7 → AALXQR Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento flights
MDW Chicago 8h 4m G4 → WN Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 47m G4 → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
AUS Austin 8h 57m DLG4 → WN Austin (AUS) to Sacramento flights
IAD Dulles 9h 8m G4 → SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Sacramento flights
CLT Charlotte 9h 20m AAEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Sacramento flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 25m DLSYWS → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Asheville to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

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

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All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Asheville flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AVL to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DEN ~6h 55m ATL ~7h 1m DFW ~7h 21m STL ~7h 23m ORD ~7h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
698
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
AVL → SMF
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
SMF → AVL
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Asheville

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric AVL→SMF TYS→SMF CLT→SMF
Distance from AVL – 86 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 7
Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Sacramento flights · Charlotte (CLT) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of AVL with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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

AVL–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Asheville to Sacramento route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AVL
Full nameAsheville Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOAVL / KAVL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation2,165 ft / 660 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 AVL to SMF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Asheville.
Yes, return flights from SMF to AVL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS and CLT. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) and Charlotte (CLT).