Memphis to Sacramento (MEM–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MEM Airport Page →
1,757 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 6mos ago
No nonstop service between MEM and SMF. Nearest airports to MEM with scheduled service: Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR, 66 mi) · McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL, 71 mi) · Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP, 87 mi)
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 48m F9UAWN → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 53m G4WN → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 9m AAASAY → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 11m DLFXVS → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 12m AAASFX → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
HOU Houston 6h 25m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Sacramento flights
DAL Dallas 6h 33m SCMWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Sacramento flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 54m DLKE → AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 3m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
IAH Houston 7h 8m ACCMNH → EKUAVA Houston (IAH) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Memphis to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,757 mi 3h 41m nonstop -2h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps MEM Routes SMF Routes MEM Live Flights SMF Live Flights MEM Delays SMF Delays
All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Memphis flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DEN ~5h 48m LAS ~5h 53m DFW ~6h 9m LAX ~6h 11m PHX ~6h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
943
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
MEM → SMF
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
63%
Return
SMF → MEM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → SMF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Memphis.
MEM: CDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
1,757 mi / 2,827 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 41m gate to gate.
Facts

MEM–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,757 mi / 2,827 km
Flight time3h 41m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 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 MEM to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take about 3h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 1,757 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Dallas Fort Worth.
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 2 hours behind Memphis.
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 MEM to SMF

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MEM to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to SMF is about 3 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,757 miles (2,827 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.