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 21 1-stop flights Verified 4mos 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)
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✈ 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 43m F9UAWN → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
DAL Dallas 5h 55m LBQWNYE → WN Dallas (DAL) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 1m G4WN → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 12m AAASAY → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 19m DLVS → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
MDW Chicago 6h 40m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 7h AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 1m DLKE → DLVSWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento flights
IAH Houston 7h 9m ACCMNH → EKUAVA Houston (IAH) to Sacramento flights
ORD Chicago 7h 26m AAACAS → AALXQR Chicago (ORD) 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 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
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DEN ~5h 43m DAL ~5h 55m LAS ~6h 1m DFW ~6h 12m LAX ~6h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,046
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
SMF → MEM
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
100%
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, Dallas Love Field and Harry Reid.
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, Dallas Love Field and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.