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

DAL Airport Page →
1,440 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 54m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN4218
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
CDT T1
9:15 AM
PDT
3h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN653
WN Southwest
73H
7:45 AM
CDT T1
9:20 AM
PDT
3h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1222
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 AM
CDT T1
9:20 AM
PDT
3h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN192
WN Southwest
73H
8:25 AM
CDT T1
9:55 AM
PDT
3h 30m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN855
WN Southwest
73H
12:00 PM
CDT T1
1:30 PM
PDT
3h 30m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN256
WN Southwest
7S7
2:15 PM
CDT T1
3:45 PM
PDT
3h 30m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN284
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 PM
CDT T1
9:25 PM
PDT
3h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4365
WN Southwest
73H
9:10 PM
CDT T1
10:40 PM
PDT
3h 30m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN9011
WN Southwest
10:47 PM
CDT
12:03 AM+1
PDT
3h 16m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1359
WN Southwest
73H
5:00 AM
PDT TB
10:20 AM
CDT
3h 20m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1290
WN Southwest
73H
5:00 AM
PDT TB
10:20 AM
CDT
3h 20m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1536
WN Southwest
738
5:05 AM
PDT TB
10:20 AM
CDT
3h 15m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4274
WN Southwest
73H
5:05 AM
PDT TB
10:20 AM
CDT
3h 15m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN779
WN Southwest
73H
6:50 AM
PDT TB
12:05 PM
CDT
3h 15m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3772
WN Southwest
7M8
3:46 PM
PDT TB
9:04 PM
CDT
3h 18m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
ONT Ontario 5h 10m WN WN Ontario (ONT) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 11m DLJRELXJ F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 12m DLWN 8CAAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
DEN Denver 5h 18m UAWN ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
SAN San Diego 5h 20m WN ASJLUA San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 28m LXJUAWN AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
AUS Austin 5h 30m LXJWNXE WN Austin (AUS) to Sacramento flights
BUR Burbank 5h 30m LXJWN WN Burbank (BUR) to Sacramento flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 50m DLEJAWN AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 55m WN WN Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas to Sacramento
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,440 mi 3h 30m nonstop -2h behind

DAL–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,440 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 17 73H, 7S7 3h16-3h35 0%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (17 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
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,804
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
DAL → SMF
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → DAL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays → SMF delays →

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 17 115
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 14m
Departure OTP 0%
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 30m gate to gate.

DAL–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,440 mi / 2,317 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,440 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DAL to SMF: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ontario, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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.
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.

Flights from DAL to SMF

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DAL to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to SMF is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,440 miles (2,317 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ontario, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).