Detroit to Sacramento (DTW–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 2,008 miles in approximately 4h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF | 20 | 739 | 4h37-4h58 | SkyTeam | AF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sacramento from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→SMF | LAN→SMF | CLE→SMF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 74 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 37m | 4h 33m | 5h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DTW to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to SMF ranges from 4 hours 37 minutes to 4 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,008 miles (3,232 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via AFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lansing (LAN) and Cleveland (CLE).