New York to Sacramento (JFK–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New York to Sacramento
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,515 mi 5h 54m nonstop -3h behind 34 1-stop hubs

JFK–SMF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 2,515 miles in approximately 5h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 1 – – 91% – –
TWY TWY 1 – – 91% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + TWY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to SMF.
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One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
MEM ~7h 42m CVG ~7h 48m MCI ~7h 54m VNY ~8h 26m GEG ~9h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,373
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
JFK → SMF
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from New York

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric JFK→SMF EWR→SMF
Distance from JFK – 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 1 7
Flight time 5h 54m 6h 19m
Departure OTP 91% –
Newark (EWR) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK 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 New York.
JFK: EDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
2,515 mi / 4,047 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 54m.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,515 mi / 4,047 km
Flight time5h 54m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 JFK to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 5h 54m. The route covers 2,515 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue and TWY.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from JFK to SMF.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, CVG, MCI, VNY, GEG, DAL, PBI, SJD, PSP, SNA, CLT, DTW, AUS, ATL, LAS, SLC, YVR, PHX, IAD, DEN, MSP, PDX, LAX, ORD, DFW, SAN, SEA, MEX, SFO, MCO, BNA, EWR, IAH and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind New York.
Nearby alternatives include EWR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 JFK to SMF

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and TWY. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to SMF ranges from 5 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,515 miles (4,047 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).