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 27m nonstop -3h behind 42 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CVG and SMF, connecting options are available through 42 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,643
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.

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 27m.

CVG–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,973 mi / 3,174 km
Flight time4h 27m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

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 27m. The route covers 1,973 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from CVG to SMF. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AFW, ILN, MEM, MCI, VNY, OKC, STL, HOU, TEB, YYZ, YVR, CLE, RDU, AUS, BWI, PBI, GDL, MDW, ATL, BNA, SNA, CLT, LAX, SFO, SLC, JFK, MSP, IAH, DFW, LAS, ONT, IAD, PHX, ORD, HNL, DAL, SEA, PDX, EWR, DTW, DEN and MCO. 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 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,973 miles (3,174 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.