Charlotte to Sacramento (CLT–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA2890
AA American
321
6:08 PM
EDT
8:36 PM
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5h 28m
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AA2464
AA American
321
8:39 PM
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10:46 PM
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5h 7m
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AA2464
AA American
321
10:22 PM
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4h 43m
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AA2890
AA American
321
11:33 PM
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7:24 AM+1
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4h 51m
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Charlotte to Sacramento
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,239 mi 5h 7m nonstop -3h behind 39 1-stop hubs

CLT–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,239 miles in approximately 5h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore CLT Routes SMF Routes CLT Live Flights SMF Live Flights CLT Delays SMF Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 321 5h07-5h28 0% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to SMF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
ILN ~6h 29m MEM ~7h 6m CVG ~7h 18m RIL ~7h 21m OKC ~7h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,469
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
CLT → SMF
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → CLT
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → SMF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
2,239 mi / 3,603 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 7m to 5h 28m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

Facts

CLT–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,239 mi / 3,603 km
Flight time5h 7m to 5h 28m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 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 CLT to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 5h 7m to 5h 28m. The route covers 2,239 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CLT to SMF. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ILN, MEM, CVG, RIL, OKC, MCI, HOU, PBI, JFK, GDL, SJD, PSP, MSP, DTW, BNA, IAD, ATL, BWI, EWR, SLC, DFW, MDW, DEN, ORD, PHX, LAS, MEX, LAX, SAN, PDX, SEA, STL, IAH, ONT, DAL, MCO, SFO, SNA and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from SMF to CLT 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 CLT to SMF

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CLT to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to SMF ranges from 5 hours 7 minutes to 5 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,239 miles (3,603 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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