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

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AA2508
AA American
321
6:31 PM
EDT
9:03 PM
PDT
5h 32m
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AA2464+1
AA American
321
10:03 PM
PDT TA
6:08 AM+1
EDT
5h 5m
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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 51m AAF9UA → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 1m AA → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 4m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
BNA Nashville 7h 8m AAJREWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Sacramento flights
DAL Dallas 7h 10m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 11m AABA → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 13m AAASAY → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
SAN San Diego 7h 16m AAAS → ASJLWN San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 19m AACZFJ → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
MCI Kansas City 7h 20m AABA → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charlotte to Sacramento
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,239 mi 5h 18m nonstop -3h behind

CLT–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,239 miles in approximately 5h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore CLT Routes SMF Routes CLT Live Flights SMF Live Flights CLT Delays SMF Delays
All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Charlotte flights
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 7 321 5h32 71% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
DEN ~6h 51m PHX ~7h 1m ATL ~7h 4m BNA ~7h 8m DAL ~7h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,677
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
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
90%
Return
SMF → CLT
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric CLT→SMF RDU→SMF
Distance from CLT – 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 –
Flight time 5h 18m 5h 46m
Departure OTP 71% –
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLT 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 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 18m gate to gate.
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 18m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 5h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 2,239 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CLT to SMF: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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.
Nearby alternatives include RDU. 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 CLT to SMF

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CLT to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to SMF is about 5 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,239 miles (3,603 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Raleigh/Durham (RDU).