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

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WN2520
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
73H
9:30 AM
EDT TA
12:15 PM
PDT
5h 45m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3750
WN Southwest
73H
2:25 PM
EDT TA
5:10 PM
PDT
5h 45m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2808
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
7S7
6:30 PM
EDT TA
9:15 PM
PDT
5h 45m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3054
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
6:00 AM
PDT TB
2:10 PM
EDT
5h 10m
75%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN4139
Starts Oct 6
WN Southwest
7S7
11:30 AM
PDT TB
7:35 PM
EDT
5h 5m
75%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3943
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
7S7
10:30 PM
PDT TB Red-eye
6:30 AM+1
EDT
5h
75%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 17m DLKEVS → DLVSWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento flights
DAL Dallas 7h 18m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 20m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 20m B6F9WN → EJAF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 23m AAASAY → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
DEN Denver 7h 24m ACAVCM → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
MCI Kansas City 7h 25m WN → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 25m AAF9WN → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
HOU Houston 7h 25m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Sacramento flights
AUS Austin 7h 28m AMDLF9 → WN Austin (AUS) 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 45m 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 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map MCO Routes SMF Routes MCO Live Flights SMF Live Flights MCO Delays SMF Delays
All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Orlando flights
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 8 73H, 7S7 5h45 51% – –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 51% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – 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.
Schedule

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
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
SLC ~7h 17m DAL ~7h 18m ATL ~7h 20m LAS ~7h 20m DFW ~7h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,247
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
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
73%
Return
SMF → MCO
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
79%
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 45m 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).

Facts

MCO–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,404 mi / 3,869 km
Flight time5h 45m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 5h 45m 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 Salt Lake City, Dallas Love Field and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SMF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,404 miles (3,869 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Dallas Love Field and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.