Cincinnati / Covington to Sacramento (CVG–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cincinnati / Covington to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 1,973 mi 4h 10m nonstop -3h behind 33 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CVG and SMF, connecting options are available through 33 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
MEM ~6h 12m MCI ~6h 23m OKC ~6h 36m ONT ~6h 44m STL ~6h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,550
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
CVG → SMF
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → CVG
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
44%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays → SMF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
1,973 mi / 3,174 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
Facts

CVG–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,973 mi / 3,174 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 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 CVG to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,973 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from CVG to SMF. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, MCI, OKC, ONT, STL, SFO, DAL, YVR, PBI, JFK, GDL, DTW, AUS, MSP, LAX, DEN, HNL, ATL, CLT, DFW, LAS, BWI, IAD, MDW, SLC, SEA, PDX, PHX, ORD, BNA, IAH, MCO and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Cincinnati / Covington.
Yes, return flights from SMF to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 CVG to SMF

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CVG to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to SMF ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,973 miles (3,174 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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