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

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WN1885
WN Southwest
7M8
9:10 AM
EDT TA
12:05 PM
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5h 55m
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WN3419
WN Southwest
7M8
6:05 PM
EDT TA
9:20 PM
PDT
6h 15m
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WN1265
WN Southwest
7M8
10:50 PM
PDT TB
7:00 AM+1
EDT
5h 10m
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WN4486
WN Southwest
7M8
10:55 PM
PDT TB
7:00 AM+1
EDT
5h 5m
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Orlando to Sacramento
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,404 mi 5h 55m nonstop -3h behind 36 1-stop hubs

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 55m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MCO Routes SMF Routes MCO Live Flights SMF Live Flights MCO Delays SMF Delays
Carriers on this route

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 14 7M8 5h55-6h15 57% – –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 57% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCO to SMF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
SNA ~7h 26m MEM ~7h 26m VNY ~7h 33m OKC ~7h 52m PBI ~7h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,354
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
MCO → SMF
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
96%
Return
SMF → MCO
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → SMF delays →
Know before you go

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 55m to 6h 15m.
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).

Facts

MCO–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,404 mi / 3,869 km
Flight time5h 55m to 6h 15m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 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 MCO to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 5h 55m to 6h 15m. The route covers 2,404 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MCO to SMF. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNA, MEM, VNY, OKC, PBI, CVG, MCI, JFK, GDL, IAD, AUS, CLT, DTW, EWR, MSP, BWI, ATL, YVR, LAS, SLC, DFW, PDX, DEN, DAL, SAN, MDW, PHX, STL, HOU, IAH, LAX, ORD, SFO, SEA, BNA and MEX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MCO to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to SMF ranges from 5 hours 55 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,404 miles (3,869 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.