Copenhagen to Sacramento (CPH–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CPH and SMF. Nearest airports to CPH with scheduled service: Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE, 21 mi) · Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX, 29 mi) · Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH, 47 mi)
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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 9 hubs
SEA Seattle 12h 38m SK → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 14h SK → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
SFO San Francisco 14h 35m SK → ACAVOO San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento flights
IAD Dulles 15h 20m SK → EJASNUA Dulles (IAD) to Sacramento flights
MSP Minneapolis 15h 24m AFDLSK → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Sacramento flights
JFK New York 16h 14m AFDLSK → B6SQ New York (JFK) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 16h 44m SK → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
ORD Chicago 17h 5m EKSK → AALXQR Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento flights
EWR Newark 18h 5m SK → UA Newark (EWR) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Copenhagen to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-9h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CPH to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
SEA ~12h 38m LAX ~14h 0m SFO ~14h 35m IAD ~15h 20m MSP ~15h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
783
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
CPH → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → CPH
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
Sacramento is 9 hours behind Copenhagen.
CPH: CEST · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Copenhagen, it's 9:00 AM in Sacramento.
Visa & Entry

Denmark is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Danish citizens must obtain an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before travel. The ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. An e-passport with a biometric chip is required.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CPH

The Metro M2 line connects central Copenhagen (Kongens Nytorv, Christianshavn, Vanløse) to the airport in 15–16 minutes from Kongens Nytorv for DKK 36 (Rejsekort card). Trains run 24 hours, every 4 minutes at peak and every 6 minutes at night; one of the most frequent airport rail links in Europe. DSB regional trains also call at the airport station.The Øresund train connects directly to Malmö Central (Sweden) in 35 minutes from the airport; a cross-border connection unique among European airports. Taxis from the city centre cost DKK 250–350 (€33–47). Uber is available. Driving from Copenhagen takes 10–15 minutes via E20 motorway.

Facts

CPH–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Copenhagen to Sacramento route.
Route details
Time difference-9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CPH
Full nameCopenhagen Kastrup Airport
IATA / ICAOCPH / EKCH
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Passengers/yr29.8M
Elevation17 ft / 5 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 CPH to SMF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SMF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Sacramento is 9 hours behind Copenhagen.
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 Seattle–Tacoma, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.