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

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2,548 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 31 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 7h 28m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 32m AAASAT → AAASEM Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
AUS Austin 7h 34m AADLEJA → WN Austin (AUS) to Sacramento flights
HOU Houston 7h 35m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 35m AAG3 → EJAF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 36m AAASAY → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
DEN Denver 7h 44m AACMF9 → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 45m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 45m 5YAAAF → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
STL St Louis 7h 50m AAG3WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Miami to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,548 mi 5h 27m nonstop -3h behind

MIA–SMF had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 2,548 miles in 5h 27m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps 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

Carriers that operated nonstop MIA–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 50% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DAL ~7h 28m PHX ~7h 32m AUS ~7h 34m HOU ~7h 35m LAS ~7h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,169
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → MIA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
80%
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 – 2 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 5h 27m 4h 50m 5h 45m
Departure OTP 50% – –
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
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 operated the nonstop from MIA to SMF: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 27m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Austin Bergstrom.
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 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) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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.

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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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