Fresno to Sacramento (FAT–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FAT Airport Page →
168 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Flight Schedule 1 flight Verified 46m ago
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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
SFO San Francisco 3h 10m ACAVCM → ACAVEK San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 3h 34m G4WN → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 3h 38m AVCMEJA → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
SAN San Diego 3h 47m ASJLWN → ASJLUA San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 28m AAPD → 8CAAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
PDX Portland 4h 40m AS → ASWN Portland (PDX) to Sacramento flights
SEA Seattle 5h 4m ASAYFI → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Sacramento flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 16m AFAMDL → AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento flights
DEN Denver 6h 2m UAWN → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 10m AABAEJA → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fresno to Sacramento
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 168 mi 0h 40m nonstop

FAT–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 168 miles in approximately 0h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Fresno flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAT–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – 0h40 50% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FAT to SMF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAT to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
SFO ~3h 10m LAS ~3h 34m LAX ~3h 38m SAN ~3h 47m PSP ~4h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
547
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
FAT → SMF
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → FAT
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAT delays → SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Fresno

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric FAT→SMF MRY→SMF SJC→SMF
Distance from FAT – 119 mi 128 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – 1
Flight time 0h 40m 0h 25m 0h 30m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Monterey (MRY) to Sacramento flights · San Jose (SJC) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of FAT with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sacramento is 0 hours the same as Fresno.
FAT: PDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fresno, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
168 mi / 270 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

FAT–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fresno to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance168 mi / 270 km
Flight time0h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FAT
Full nameFresno Yosemite International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 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 FAT to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take about 0h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 168 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FAT to SMF: Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 San Francisco, Harry Reid and Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from SMF to FAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MRY and SJC. 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 FAT to SMF

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FAT to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAT to SMF is about 0 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 168 miles (270 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Harry Reid and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Monterey (MRY) and San Jose (SJC).