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

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1,440 mi airlines 26/wk
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WN915
WN Southwest
B38M
8:15 AM
MDT T1
10:05 AM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2791
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 AM
MDT T1
10:00 AM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2338
WN Southwest
7S7
11:00 AM
MDT T1
12:45 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN296
WN Southwest
B38M
11:30 AM
MDT T1
1:33 PM
PDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4758
WN Southwest
7M8
7:45 PM
MDT T1
9:35 PM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN818
WN Southwest
B38M
8:30 PM
MDT T1
10:20 PM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1521
WN Southwest
73H
8:35 PM
MDT T1
10:20 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN734
WN Southwest
73H
8:40 PM
MDT T1
10:25 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1290
WN Southwest
73H
5:15 AM
PDT TB
10:30 AM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN391
WN Southwest
73H
5:30 AM
PDT TB
10:45 AM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN21
WN Southwest
B38M
6:00 AM
PDT TB
11:20 AM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3850
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 AM
PDT TB
11:50 AM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN644
WN Southwest
7M8
1:00 PM
PDT TB
6:15 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3243
WN Southwest
7S7
1:05 PM
PDT TB
6:25 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2050
WN Southwest
73H
2:50 PM
PDT TB
8:05 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2395
WN Southwest
7S7
2:55 PM
PDT TB
8:15 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas to Sacramento
1 carrier, 26 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 1,440 mi 3h 3m nonstop -1h behind 41 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 3m. Beyond nonstop, 41 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 26 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h03-3h50 80%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (26 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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,884
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
68%
Return
SMF → DAL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
50%
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 4
Weekly flights 26 101
Flight time 3h 3m 2h 41m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Dallas.
DAL: MDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 5:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
1,440 mi / 2,317 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 3m to 3h 50m.

DAL–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,440 mi / 2,317 km
Flight time3h 3m to 3h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights26 out / 27 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 3m to 3h 50m. The route covers 1,440 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from DAL to SMF. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, PSP, UDD, RIL, SBA, OGD, OKC, SJD, MEM, GDL, YVR, MCI, PBI, IAD, MSP, AUS, SFO, HOU, LIH, PDX, SEA, ORD, LAS, SLC, DEN, LAX, PHX, ATL, SAN, MDW, STL, BUR, ONT, LGB, SNA, BNA, MCO, BWI, SEZ, IAH and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 1 hour 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 26 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 3 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,440 miles (2,317 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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