Dallas to Sacramento (DAL–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2791
WN Southwest
738
8:15 AM
CDT T1
10:00 AM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2338
WN Southwest
737
9:23 AM
CDT T1
10:41 AM
PDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1572
WN Southwest
7M8
9:30 AM
CDT T1
11:15 AM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN734
WN Southwest
738
8:40 PM
CDT T1
10:25 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1521
WN Southwest
7M8
10:10 PM
CDT T1
11:50 PM
PDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1290
WN Southwest
B38M
5:15 AM
PDT TB
10:30 AM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3850
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 AM
PDT TB
11:50 AM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2395
WN Southwest
737
2:55 PM
PDT TB
8:15 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3243
WN Southwest
7S7
3:34 PM
PDT TB
8:38 PM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas to Sacramento
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,440 mi 3h 18m nonstop -2h behind 60 1-stop hubs

DAL–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,440 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAL–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 15 737, 738, 7M8 3h18-3h45 87%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAL to SMF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,724
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.

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric DAL→SMF DFW→SMF
Distance from DAL 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7
Weekly flights 15 157
Flight time 3h 18m 3h 41m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Dallas.
DAL: CDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
1,440 mi / 2,317 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 18m to 3h 45m.

DAL–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,440 mi / 2,317 km
Flight time3h 18m to 3h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 3h 18m to 3h 45m. The route covers 1,440 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from DAL to SMF. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AFW, RIL, GEG, BOI, UDD, MRY, VNY, OKC, BJC, SBA, ABQ, PSP, EUG, MKC, MEM, IAH, MCI, BZN, PVR, YVR, CVG, GDL, CLE, BFI, TYS, DTW, PBI, YYZ, TEB, RDU, MSP, IAD, JFK, EWR, PDX, LIH, HOU, SFO, ONT, ATL, SEA, SLC, ORD, LAS, PHX, SAN, LAX, MDW, DEN, AUS, STL, BUR, BNA, BWI, SNA, LGB, MCO, SEZ, SJD and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Dallas.
Yes, return flights from SMF to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DAL to SMF

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DAL to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to SMF ranges from 3 hours 18 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,440 miles (2,317 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).