Milwaukee to Sacramento (MKE–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
MDW Chicago 5h 55m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento flights
DEN Denver 5h 59m UAWN → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 11m AFAMDL → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 16m LXJWN → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
MCI Kansas City 6h 20m WN → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 25m AAASUA → 8CAAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
ORD Chicago 6h 28m AAACAS → AALXQR Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento flights
SAN San Diego 6h 36m WN → ASJLUA San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento flights
SFO San Francisco 7h B6 → ACAVEK San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento flights
DAL Dallas 7h 15m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MKE and SMF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Milwaukee flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
MDW ~5h 55m DEN ~5h 59m MSP ~6h 11m LAS ~6h 16m MCI ~6h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
981
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
MKE → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
89%
Return
SMF → MKE
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric MKE→SMF ORD→SMF MDW→SMF
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 2
Weekly flights – 51 21
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento flights · Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE 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 Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.
Facts

MKE–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Sacramento route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 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 MKE to SMF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from SMF to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MDW. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).