Newark to Sacramento (EWR–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA1926
Starts Sep 24
UA United
7M8
6:29 PM
EDT TC
9:35 PM
PDT
6h 6m
47%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA1846
UA United
7M9
7:24 PM
EDT TA
10:30 PM
PDT
6h 6m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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UA2438
UA United
B39M
10:48 PM
PDT TA Red-eye
7:04 AM+1
EDT
5h 16m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA2075
Starts Sep 24
UA United
7M8
10:55 PM
PDT TA Red-eye
7:10 AM+1
EDT
5h 15m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 31m AFDLKE → DLVSWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento flights
DEN Denver 7h 42m SNTPUA → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 45m AMDLKE → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Sacramento flights
MCI Kansas City 7h 45m UA → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 52m TPUA → EJAF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 2m AAUA → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 8h 3m ACAFDL → AS Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Sacramento flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 3m NHNZOS → ACAVUA San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 7m ACAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
SNA Santa Ana 8h 7m ACUA → WN Santa Ana (SNA) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Newark to Sacramento
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,494 mi 6h 6m nonstop -3h behind

EWR–SMF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,494 miles in approximately 6h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps EWR Routes SMF Routes EWR Live Flights SMF Live Flights EWR Delays SMF Delays
All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Newark flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 7M8, 7M9 6h06 87% Star Alliance –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 87% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EWR to SMF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
SLC ~7h 31m DEN ~7h 42m MSP ~7h 45m MCI ~7h 45m LAS ~7h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,240
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
EWR → SMF
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays → SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric EWR→SMF TEB→SMF JFK→SMF
Distance from EWR – 13 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 3
Weekly flights 14 – 14
Flight time 6h 6m 5h 1m 6h 11m
Departure OTP 87% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Sacramento flights · New York (JFK) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Newark.
EWR: EDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
2,494 mi / 4,014 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 6m gate to gate.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

Facts

EWR–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,494 mi / 4,014 km
Flight time6h 6m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take about 6h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 2,494 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from EWR to SMF: United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
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 Salt Lake City, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SMF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Newark.
Yes, return flights from SMF to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB and JFK. 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 EWR to SMF

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

EWR to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to SMF is about 6 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,494 miles (4,014 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and New York (JFK).