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
DEN Denver 5h 53m OOUAWN → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 10m WN → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
STL St Louis 6h 15m WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Sacramento flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 23m AFAMDL → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 28m AAWN → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
MCI Kansas City 6h 30m WN → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento flights
SAN San Diego 6h 43m WN → ASJLWN San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento flights
ORD Chicago 6h 50m AAACAS → AALXQR Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento flights
DAL Dallas 6h 58m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Sacramento flights
BNA Nashville 7h WN → WN Nashville (BNA) 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.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MKE Routes SMF Routes MKE Live Flights SMF Live Flights MKE Delays SMF Delays
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
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
DEN ~5h 53m LAS ~6h 10m STL ~6h 15m MSP ~6h 23m PHX ~6h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
911
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
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
72%
Return
SMF → MKE
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
Arriving
55%
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 – 77 31
Departure OTP 68% – –
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 Denver, Harry Reid and St. Louis Lambert.
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 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 Denver, Harry Reid and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).