Los Angeles to Sacramento (LAX–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Los Angeles to Sacramento
11 carriers, 248 flights/week nonstop.
11 Airlines
248 Flights/wk
373 mi
1h 17m nonstop
53 1-stop hubs
LAX–SMF is served by 11 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and China Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 373 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop LAX–SMF service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 63 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h17-1h30 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 41 | E75L, E75S, E7W | 1h19-1h31 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 35 | E7W | 1h27-1h34 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 28 | CR7 | 1h34-1h37 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 27 | 738, 7M8, B39M, E7W | 1h31-1h37 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 21 | E75L, E7W | 1h28-1h32 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 320 | 1h34 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | E75L | 1h37 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | 7M9 | 1h31 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 321 | 1h32 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 5 | E75L, E7W | 1h27-1h32 | SkyTeam | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to SMF direction.
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36
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
49
Nonstop flights
248
Outbound / wk
309
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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
LAX → SMF
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → LAX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
LAX delays → SMF delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Sacramento from Los Angeles
Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
| Metric | LAX→SMF | LGB→SMF | BUR→SMF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 248 | 52 | 103 |
| Flight time | 1h 17m | 1h 25m | 1h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Long Beach (LGB) to Sacramento flights · Burbank (BUR) to Sacramento flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Sacramento is 0 hours
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Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
LAX: PDT · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
373 mi / 600 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m to 1h 37m.
Getting to LAX
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
Facts
LAX–SMF Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance373 mi / 600 km
Flight time1h 17m to 1h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)11
Weekly flights248 out / 309 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 1h 17m to 1h 37m. The route covers 373 miles.
11 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico, avianca, China Airlines, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 248 nonstop flights per week from LAX to SMF. The return direction has about 309 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FAT, UDD, BUR, OGD, RIL, SBA, OKC, MCI, EUG, MEM, CVG, SJD, PBI, JFK, PSP, ATL, SFO, LAS, SAN, PDX, PHX, SLC, DEN, SEA, GDL, SNA, HOU, MEX, DFW, DAL, BOI, MSP, STL, AUS, CLT, MLM, MCO, ORD, MDW, IAH, RDD, YVR, IAD, BWI, DTW, GEG, EWR, BNA, ACV, KOA, HNL, LIH and OGG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SMF to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Southwest Airlines leads with 5 to 7 daily nonstops. Delta operates 3 to 4 daily departures. American runs 2 to 3 daily nonstops. United adds 2 to 3 daily flights. JetBlue and Spirit each offer 1 to 2 daily departures. The sector is 373 miles with a block time of 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. Equipment is predominantly 737 and A320 family narrowbodies.
The drive on I-5 takes about 5 hours 30 minutes without traffic. From west LA, add 30 to 60 minutes to reach I-5 depending on time of day. Flying saves 3 to 4 hours net after accounting for airport time. The flight is most valuable on weekday mornings and Friday evenings when I-5 through the Grapevine can slow down. If cost is the priority and you have flexibility, driving avoids airfare and gives you a car at destination.
State government travel between LA and the capital generates consistent weekday demand. Legislative sessions, lobbying, and agency work produce a Monday-Thursday business pattern. Entertainment industry traffic runs between LA and Sacramento's film production tax credit office. Leisure travel flows in both directions, with Sacramento residents heading to LA for events and tourism. Family visits drive year-round baseline demand.
Southwest operates from Terminal 1 at LAX, the first terminal on the arrivals loop. Terminal 1 has undergone renovations to improve the passenger experience. At Sacramento, Southwest uses Terminal B. SMF is a straightforward two-terminal airport with easy navigation. LAX Terminal 1 does not have airside connections to other terminals, so if you need to transfer to an international flight in TBIT, you must exit and re-enter through security.
Los Angeles to Sacramento: California's Capital Corridor by Air
LAX-SMF is a high-frequency intra-California route with six competing carriers. Southwest leads with 5 to 7 daily nonstops. Delta, American, United, JetBlue, and Spirit all offer daily service. The 373-mile sector runs 1 hour 10 to 20 minutes. The route competes with a 5.5-hour drive on I-5. Government travel between Los Angeles and the state capital produces steady weekday demand. Legislative sessions from January through September create a built-in business travel cycle. The carrier diversity keeps fares low, with Spirit and Southwest setting the floor and legacy carriers competing on schedule and connectivity.
Multi-Carrier Competition
Six airlines on a 373-mile route is unusual and reflects the size of the LA-Sacramento market. The combined metro populations exceed 17 million, with Los Angeles County alone at over 10 million. Sacramento handles about 13 million annual passengers and is a mid-size airport with room to grow. Terminal A and B split operations by carrier. LAX's congestion and terminal sprawl make it the harder end of the trip for passengers. SMF is compact with short security lines and easy parking at $18 per day in the garage. The California High-Speed Rail project, if completed, would connect the two cities in about 2 hours 40 minutes, but current timelines remain uncertain. Until rail arrives, the air shuttle will remain the fastest option.