Detroit to Sacramento (DTW–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–SMF had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,008 miles in 4h 51m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF | 7 | – | – | SkyTeam | AF |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Sacramento from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→SMF | LAN→SMF | CLE→SMF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 74 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 51m | 4h 33m | 5h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–SMF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to SMF
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
DTW to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to SMF is about 4 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,008 miles (3,232 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, St. Louis Lambert and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lansing (LAN) and Cleveland (CLE).