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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN450
WN Southwest
73H
5:30 AM
PDT
7:00 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AS303
AS Alaska
7M9
7:15 AM
PDT
9:02 AM
PDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AS2399
AS Alaska
E75L
11:38 AM
PDT
1:11 PM
PDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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WN1651
WN Southwest
737
1:00 PM
PDT
2:30 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AS350
AS Alaska
73J
2:30 PM
PDT
4:09 PM
PDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AS2255
AS Alaska
E75
2:35 PM
PDT
4:10 PM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AS3467
AS Alaska
E75
2:35 PM
PDT
4:15 PM
PDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AS3471
AS Alaska
E75
5:30 PM
PDT
7:11 PM
PDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AS2180+2
AS Alaska
E75
5:35 PM
PDT
7:11 PM
PDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS366
AS Alaska
73H
5:44 PM
PDT
7:26 PM
PDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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WN3718
WN Southwest
738
10:10 PM
PDT
11:36 PM
PDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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WN1375
WN Southwest
7S7
5:50 AM
PDT TB
7:20 AM
PDT
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
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AS789
AS Alaska
73J
7:00 AM
PDT TB
8:38 AM
PDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2095+3
AS Alaska
E75
8:07 AM
PDT TB
9:43 AM
PDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI7620cs
FI Icelandair
E75L
8:13 AM
PDT TB
9:50 AM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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WN1049
WN Southwest
737
10:10 AM
PDT TB
11:45 AM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AS277
AS Alaska
73H
11:50 AM
PDT TB
1:27 PM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AS3496
AS Alaska
E75
12:09 PM
PDT TB
1:50 PM
PDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN873
WN Southwest
B38M
12:10 PM
PDT TB
1:40 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4359
WN Southwest
73H
2:50 PM
PDT TB
4:20 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AS624
AS Alaska
7M9
2:52 PM
PDT TB
4:30 PM
PDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS788
AS Alaska
73J
2:52 PM
PDT TB
4:30 PM
PDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2968cs
BA British
73H
3:06 PM
PDT TB
4:43 PM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS322+1
AS Alaska
73H
3:06 PM
PDT TB
4:43 PM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2379
AS Alaska
E75L
7:00 PM
PDT TB
8:36 PM
PDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3053
AS Alaska
E75
7:08 PM
PDT TB
8:50 PM
PDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Portland to Sacramento
4 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 479 mi 1h 26m nonstop 58 1-stop hubs

PDX–SMF is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 479 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 58 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
AS Alaska Airlines Also: BA, HA 39 73H, 73J, 7M9, E75, E75L 1h33-1h47 95% Oneworld BA, HA
WN Southwest Airlines 20 737, 738, 73H 1h26-1h30 95%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 95% SkyTeam
GXA GXA 0 95%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AS, WN
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (39 flights/wk, 66%)
Unaffiliated: GXA + WN (20 flights/wk, 34%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
79
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,700
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.

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 13
Weekly flights 59 8 201
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 20m 1h 44m
Departure OTP 95%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sacramento is 0 hours the same as Portland.
PDX: PDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
479 mi / 771 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m to 1h 47m.

PDX–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance479 mi / 771 km
Flight time1h 26m to 1h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights59 out / 79 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
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 26m to 1h 47m. The route covers 479 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GXA and Southwest Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from PDX to SMF. The return direction has about 79 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RDD, CEC, FAT, VNY, BFI, LMT, RIL, RBG, BZN, ABQ, AFW, OKC, SJD, MCI, CVG, TEB, TYS, PVR, RDU, LIH, IAD, SEA, SLC, SFO, BOI, PSP, HNL, BWI, LAX, GEG, JFK, ATL, DFW, ONT, EUG, DTW, BUR, SAN, LAS, PHX, OGG, DEN, DAL, MDW, MCO, IAH, SNA, AUS, CLT, ORD, MSP, YVR, SBA, GDL, STL, EWR, BNA and KOA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, SEA and BFI. 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, Delta Air Lines, GXA and Southwest Airlines. With 59 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 26 minutes to 1 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 479 miles (771 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 138 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 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), Seattle (SEA) and Seattle (BFI).