Orlando to Sacramento (MCO–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MCO Airport Page →
2,404 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 4m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3499
WN Southwest
B38M
7:20 AM
EDT TA
9:55 AM
PDT
5h 35m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2117
WN Southwest
7M8
9:40 AM
EDT TA
12:15 PM
PDT
5h 35m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2709
WN Southwest
738
2:01 PM
EDT TA
4:22 PM
PDT
5h 21m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4058
WN Southwest
B38M
5:45 PM
EDT TA
8:35 PM
PDT
5h 50m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2613
WN Southwest
7M8
7:25 PM
EDT TA
10:10 PM
PDT
5h 45m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3799
WN Southwest
738
10:51 PM
PDT TB
6:47 AM+1
EDT
4h 56m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
LAS Las Vegas 7h 10m B6EJAF9 F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
HOU Houston 7h 10m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Sacramento flights
AUS Austin 7h 10m AMDLF9 WN Austin (AUS) to Sacramento flights
SNA Santa Ana 7h 11m EJAMX WN Santa Ana (SNA) to Sacramento flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 16m DLKEVS AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 16m AAF9G3 8CAAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
BNA Nashville 7h 20m EJAF9NK WN Nashville (BNA) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 29m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
MCI Kansas City 7h 30m WN WN Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento flights
SAN San Diego 7h 30m ASWN ASJLUA San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Sacramento
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,404 mi 5h 35m nonstop -3h behind

MCO–SMF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,404 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 738, 7M8, B38M 5h21-5h50 75%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 75% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCO to SMF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,515
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCO → SMF
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
74%
Return
SMF → MCO
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → SMF delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Orlando.
MCO: EDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
2,404 mi / 3,869 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m gate to gate.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

MCO–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,404 mi / 3,869 km
Flight time5h 35m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take about 5h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 2,404 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MCO to SMF: Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily 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 Harry Reid, William P. Hobby and Austin Bergstrom.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from SMF to MCO 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.

Flights from MCO to SMF

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCO to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to SMF is about 5 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,404 miles (3,869 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, William P. Hobby and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.