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

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UA United
7M9
6:12 PM
EDT TC
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UA United
7M9
11:02 PM
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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
DEN Denver 7h 35m SNTPUA → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
DTW Detroit 7h 40m ACAFAM → DL Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 50m B6NKTP → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
BNA Nashville 7h 54m UA → WN Nashville (BNA) to Sacramento flights
SNA Santa Ana 8h ACUA → WN Santa Ana (SNA) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 4m AAUA → 8CAAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
SLC Salt Lake City 8h 5m AFDLKE → AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 8m ASNHNZ → ACAVEK San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento flights
PDX Portland 8h 10m ASUA → ASWN Portland (PDX) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 16m ACAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Newark to Sacramento
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,494 mi 6h 29m 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 29m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore 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 7 7M9 6h29 69% Star Alliance –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 69% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
DEN ~7h 35m MKC ~7h 36m DTW ~7h 40m LAS ~7h 50m BNA ~7h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,508
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
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
84%
Return
SMF → EWR
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
93%
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 7 – 14
Flight time 6h 29m 5h 13m 6h 28m
Departure OTP 69% – –
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 29m 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 29m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 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 29m 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 Denver, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Harry Reid.
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EWR to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to SMF is about 6 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,494 miles (4,014 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and New York (JFK).