Portland to Sacramento (PDX–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2678
WN Southwest
738
5:00 AM
MDT
6:30 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1211
WN Southwest
7S7
5:40 AM
MDT
7:10 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN450
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 AM
MDT
7:30 AM
PDT
1h 30m
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AS672
AS Alaska
7M8
7:30 AM
MDT
9:06 AM
PDT
1h 36m
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AS178
AS Alaska
738
10:40 AM
MDT
12:23 PM
PDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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WN1304
WN Southwest
7M8
11:34 AM
MDT
12:54 PM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN685
WN Southwest
7M8
11:45 AM
MDT
1:15 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN1651
WN Southwest
7S7
12:45 PM
MDT
2:15 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AS119
AS Alaska
739
2:35 PM
MDT
4:15 PM
PDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AS2180
AS Alaska
E75L
5:35 PM
MDT
7:12 PM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AS732
AS Alaska
73J
5:38 PM
MDT
7:20 PM
PDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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WN958
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 PM
MDT
8:40 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3718
WN Southwest
7M8
7:25 PM
MDT
8:55 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2200
WN Southwest
738
4:59 AM
PDT TB
6:26 AM
MDT
0h 27m
M T W T F S S
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WN1375
WN Southwest
7M8
6:40 AM
PDT TB
8:10 AM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2947
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 AM
PDT TB
8:15 AM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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FI7620
FI Icelandair
E75L
8:13 AM
PDT TB
9:50 AM
MDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AS2095
AS Alaska
E75
8:13 AM
PDT TB
9:50 AM
MDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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WN1049
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
PDT TB
11:45 AM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN873
WN Southwest
7M8
12:10 PM
PDT TB
1:40 PM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3291
WN Southwest
73H
12:55 PM
PDT TB
2:30 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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BA2968
BA British
73J
2:57 PM
PDT TB
4:35 PM
MDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AS371
AS Alaska
38M
2:57 PM
PDT TB
4:35 PM
MDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AS748
AS Alaska
73J
3:11 PM
PDT TB
4:48 PM
MDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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WN1036
WN Southwest
737
4:15 PM
PDT TB
5:50 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3190
WN Southwest
B38M
4:25 PM
PDT TB
6:00 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AS751
AS Alaska
73H
6:56 PM
PDT TB
8:35 PM
MDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AS741
AS Alaska
7M9
7:04 PM
PDT TB
8:45 PM
MDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN162
WN Southwest
737
8:25 PM
PDT TB
10:00 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN4359
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 PM
PDT TB
10:25 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Portland to Sacramento
4 carriers, 67 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 67 Flights/wk 479 mi 1h 30m nonstop -1h behind 47 1-stop hubs

PDX–SMF is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 479 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 36 738, 7M8, 7S7 1h30-2h20 84%
AS Alaska Airlines 31 738, 739, 73J, 7M8, E75L 1h36-1h43 84% Oneworld
BA British Airways 3 84% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 1 84% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS, WN
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS, WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (36 flights/wk, 51%)
Oneworld: AS + BA (34 flights/wk, 48%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 1%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PDX to SMF direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
67
Outbound / wk
84
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,542
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PDX → SMF
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
86%
Return
SMF → PDX
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → SMF delays →

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric PDX→SMF EUG→SMF SEA→SMF
Distance from PDX 106 mi 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 6
Weekly flights 67 14 130
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 20m 1h 34m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Portland.
PDX: MDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 5:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
479 mi / 771 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 2h 20m.

PDX–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance479 mi / 771 km
Flight time1h 30m to 2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights67 out / 84 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 2h 20m. The route covers 479 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 67 nonstop flights per week from PDX to SMF. The return direction has about 84 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RDD, LMT, FAT, CEC, VNY, RIL, MCI, CVG, OKC, SJD, EUG, JFK, GEG, BOI, PSP, MSP, SEA, ATL, LAS, SLC, SFO, DEN, LAX, IAD, ONT, PHX, MDW, SAN, DFW, SNA, BUR, YVR, OGG, ORD, DTW, DAL, CLT, AUS, IAH, HNL, SBA, GDL, EWR, BNA, MCO, KOA and LIH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Portland.
Yes, return flights from SMF to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EUG and SEA. 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 PDX to SMF

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 67 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PDX to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to SMF ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 479 miles (771 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 151 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RDD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eugene (EUG) and Seattle (SEA).