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

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2,494 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA2624
UA United
73G
6:29 PM
EDT TC
9:48 PM
PDT
6h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1015
UA United
73G
11:41 PM
PDT TA
8:00 AM+1
EDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1458
UA United
73G
11:41 PM
PDT TA
8:00 AM+1
EDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Newark to Sacramento
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,494 mi 6h 19m nonstop -3h behind 41 1-stop hubs

EWR–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,494 miles in approximately 6h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 73G 6h19 77% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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, 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,357
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
EWR → SMF
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
92%
Return
SMF → EWR
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays → SMF delays →

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric EWR→SMF JFK→SMF
Distance from EWR 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 6h 19m 5h 54m
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Sacramento International Airport.

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 19m.
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.

EWR–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,494 mi / 4,014 km
Flight time6h 19m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 6h 19m. The route covers 2,494 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from EWR to SMF. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ONT, CVG, BWI, MEM, SBA, DAL, MCI, HOU, OKC, PBI, JFK, SJD, DTW, CLT, MEX, MSP, ATL, IAD, AUS, SLC, DEN, PSP, DFW, GDL, ORD, PHX, LAS, YVR, SAN, SEA, SNA, SFO, IAH, PDX, LAX, BNA, STL, MCO, MDW, KOA and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EWR to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to SMF ranges from 6 hours 19 minutes. 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

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via ONT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK).