Miami to Sacramento (MIA–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN Southwest
6:46 AM
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9:13 AM
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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
DAL Dallas 7h 15m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Sacramento flights
AUS Austin 7h 27m AADLG3 → WN Austin (AUS) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 28m AAASAT → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
MCO Orlando 7h 31m AAG3GF → WN Orlando (MCO) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 34m AAF9G3 → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 36m AAASAY → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
HOU Houston 7h 44m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 44m 5YAAAF → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
STL St Louis 7h 45m AAG3WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 47m 5YAAAF → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Miami to Sacramento
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,548 mi 5h 27m nonstop -3h behind

MIA–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,548 miles in approximately 5h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MIA Routes SMF Routes MIA Live Flights SMF Live Flights MIA Delays SMF Delays
All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Miami flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MIA–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – 5h27 41% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MIA to SMF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
DAL ~7h 15m AUS ~7h 27m PHX ~7h 28m MCO ~7h 31m LAS ~7h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,445
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
MIA → SMF
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
Arriving
75%
Return
SMF → MIA
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays → SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Miami

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric MIA→SMF FLL→SMF PBI→SMF
Distance from MIA – 21 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Flight time 5h 27m 4h 50m 5h 45m
Departure OTP 41% – –
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Sacramento flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of MIA with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Miami.
MIA: EDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
2,548 mi / 4,100 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 27m gate to gate.
Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

Facts

MIA–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,548 mi / 4,100 km
Flight time5h 27m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 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 MIA to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take about 5h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 2,548 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MIA to SMF: Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Dallas Love Field, Austin Bergstrom and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Miami.
Yes, return flights from SMF to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL and PBI. 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 MIA to SMF

Miami International Airport (MIA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MIA to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to SMF is about 5 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,548 miles (4,100 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Austin Bergstrom and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).