Madison to Sacramento (MSN–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 6h 1m ACF9UA → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 25m AAAS → 8CAAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
ORD Chicago 6h 32m AAACAS → AALXQR Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 37m MX → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 29m AAQFQR → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 52m AFAMDL → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 1m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
CLT Charlotte 10h 21m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Sacramento flights
EWR Newark 11h 40m UA → UA Newark (EWR) to Sacramento flights
MCO Orlando 16h 43m MX → WN Orlando (MCO) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Madison to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
DEN ~6h 1m PHX ~6h 25m ORD ~6h 32m LAX ~6h 37m IFP ~6h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
588
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
MSN → SMF
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
60%
Return
SMF → MSN
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSN delays → SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Madison

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric MSN→SMF ORD→SMF MDW→SMF
Distance from MSN – 108 mi 124 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 2
Weekly flights – 51 21
Departure OTP 67% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento flights · Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSN 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 Madison.
MSN: CDT · SMF: PDT

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

MSN–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to Sacramento route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 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 MSN to SMF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Chicago O'Hare.
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Madison.
Yes, return flights from SMF to MSN 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, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).