Grand Island to Sacramento (GRI–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

GRI Airport Page →
1,242 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 2 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 38m G4 → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 28m AAQRRJ → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
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Grand Island to Sacramento
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,242 mi 3h 2m nonstop -2h behind

GRI–SMF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Grand Island flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRI to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
LAS ~5h 38m DFW ~6h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
96
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
GRI → SMF
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
SMF → GRI
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Grand Island

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric GRI→SMF EAR→SMF
Distance from GRI – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 3h 2m 1h 49m
Kearney (EAR) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of GRI with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Grand Island.
GRI: CDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Grand Island, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
1,242 mi / 1,998 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 2m gate to gate.
Facts

GRI–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Grand Island to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,242 mi / 1,998 km
Flight time3h 2m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GRI
Full nameCentral Nebraska Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOGRI / KGRI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation1,847 ft / 563 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 GRI to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport take about 3h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 1,242 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid and Dallas Fort Worth.
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Grand Island.
Nearby alternatives include EAR. 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 GRI to SMF

Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GRI to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRI to SMF is about 3 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,242 miles (1,998 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kearney (EAR).