Kansas City to Sacramento (MKC–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MKC Airport Page →
1,447 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
DEN Denver 5h 48m UA → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
IAH Houston 9h 34m UA → EKUAVA Houston (IAH) to Sacramento flights
EWR Newark 27h 20m UA → UA Newark (EWR) to Sacramento flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~5h 17m → AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles ~7h 5m SY → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
MSP Minneapolis ~7h 33m → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Sacramento flights
CLT Charlotte ~8h 38m LF → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Sacramento flights
CLE Cleveland ~8h 40m → Cleveland (CLE) to Sacramento flights
BWI Baltimore ~9h 20m → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Sacramento flights
MCO Orlando ~9h 37m MX → WN Orlando (MCO) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kansas City to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,447 mi 2h 51m nonstop -2h behind

MKC–SMF had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 1,447 miles in 2h 51m.

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All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Kansas City flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MKC–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – – – SkyTeam –
UA United Airlines 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (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 MKC to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
SLC ~5h 17m DEN ~5h 48m LAX ~7h 5m MSP ~7h 33m CLT ~8h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
85
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
MKC → SMF
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
SMF → MKC
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric MKC→SMF MCI→SMF
Distance from MKC – 14 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 6
Flight time 2h 51m 3h 35m
Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
1,447 mi / 2,328 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m gate to gate.
Facts

MKC–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,447 mi / 2,328 km
Flight time2h 51m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 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 MKC to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Sacramento International Airport take about 2h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 1,447 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from MKC to SMF: Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 51m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, George Bush Intercontinental and Newark Liberty.
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from SMF to MKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCI. 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 MKC to SMF

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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.

MKC to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to SMF is about 2 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,447 miles (2,328 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, George Bush Intercontinental and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI).