Mexico City to Sacramento (MEX–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MEX Airport Page →
1,892 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 28 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 6h 13m AMF9VB F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
SJD San José del Cabo 6h 15m AFAMCM WN San José del Cabo (SJD) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 20m AAAM 8CAAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 23m AAAMCX AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 35m ACAMNH ACAVEK San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 36m AFAMAR AMF9Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Sacramento flights
BJX Silao 6h 41m AMG3LA Y4 Silao (BJX) to Sacramento flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 50m DL AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento flights
IAH Houston 7h 17m AMF9NH EKUAVA Houston (IAH) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 31m AAAMAY AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Mexico City to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,892 mi 4h 51m nonstop -1h behind

MEX–SMF had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,892 miles in 4h 51m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MEX–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,541
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
MEX → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → MEX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric MEX→SMF MLM→SMF BJX→SMF
Distance from MEX 130 mi 190 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 8 3
Flight time 4h 51m 4h 9m 4h 18m
Airports within 200 miles of MEX with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
MEX: CST · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 5:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
1,892 mi / 3,045 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 51m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting to MEX

Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.

MEX–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,892 mi / 3,045 km
Flight time4h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take about 4h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 1,892 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MEX to SMF: Volaris. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 51m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Los Cabos and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from SMF to MEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLM and BJX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 MEX to SMF

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MEX to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to SMF is about 4 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,892 miles (3,045 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Los Cabos and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Morelia (MLM) and Silao (BJX).