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

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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
MDW Chicago 7h 25m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento flights
DEN Denver 7h 33m DLUAWN → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
STL St Louis 7h 42m AADLWN → WN St Louis (STL) to Sacramento flights
DAL Dallas 7h 58m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Sacramento flights
BNA Nashville 8h AABADL → WN Nashville (BNA) to Sacramento flights
ORD Chicago 8h 5m AAASDL → AALXQR Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 7m AAACDL → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 8m AAAMAY → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 19m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 8h 21m AFDLWS → AS Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between LGA and SMF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore LGA Routes SMF Routes LGA Live Flights SMF Live Flights LGA Delays SMF Delays
All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to New York flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
MDW ~7h 25m DEN ~7h 33m STL ~7h 42m DAL ~7h 58m BNA ~8h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,632
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
LGA → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → LGA
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. LGA delays → SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from New York

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric LGA→SMF JFK→SMF TEB→SMF
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – 14 1
Departure OTP 100% – –
New York (JFK) to Sacramento flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Sacramento flights · Newark (EWR) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA 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.
LGA: EDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

Facts

LGA–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Sacramento route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 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 LGA to SMF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Denver and St. Louis Lambert.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from SMF to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and EWR. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Denver and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).