Copenhagen to Sacramento (CPH–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
SEA Seattle 12h 31m SK AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 14h 2m SK AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
SFO San Francisco 14h 28m SK ACAVEK San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento flights
IAD Dulles 15h 15m SK SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 15h 19m SK AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
MSP Minneapolis 15h 41m AFDLSK AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Sacramento flights
ORD Chicago 16h 33m EKSK AALXQR Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento flights
JFK New York 16h 41m AFDLSK B6SQ New York (JFK) to Sacramento flights
YYZ Toronto 17h A3ACBT AC Toronto (YYZ) to Sacramento flights
EWR Newark 18h 11m 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.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CPH to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
866
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CPH → SMF
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
SMF → CPH
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →

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.

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.

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
IATA / ICAOCPH / EKCH
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Passengers/yr29.8M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

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.
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.