Cleveland to Sacramento (CLE–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cleveland to Sacramento
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,092 mi 5h 15m nonstop -3h behind 39 1-stop hubs

CLE–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,092 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLE–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,169
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric CLE→SMF DTW→SMF
Distance from CLE – 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1 28
Flight time 5h 15m 4h 37m
Departure OTP 100% –
Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLE 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 Cleveland.
CLE: EDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
2,092 mi / 3,366 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 15m.
Facts

CLE–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,092 mi / 3,366 km
Flight time5h 15m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 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 CLE to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 5h 15m. The route covers 2,092 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CLE to SMF.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EUG, MCI, MEM, CVG, OKC, TYS, DAL, SNA, TEB, YYZ, SBA, AUS, YVR, HOU, RDU, PBI, IAD, SLC, BWI, EWR, JFK, CLT, LAS, STL, ATL, MSP, DFW, MDW, DEN, DTW, PHX, ORD, LAX, IAH, SFO, SEA, MCO, BNA and LGB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Cleveland.
Nearby alternatives include DTW. 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 CLE to SMF

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CLE to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to SMF ranges from 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,092 miles (3,366 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via EUG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW).