Philadelphia to Sacramento (PHL–SAC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,451 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 2 hubs
CLE Cleveland ~7h 47m AAAS → Cleveland (CLE) to Sacramento flights
MIA Miami ~10h 31m AAASAT → SGX Miami (MIA) to Sacramento flights
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Philadelphia to Sacramento
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,451 mi 5h 20m nonstop -3h behind

PHL–SAC has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Sacramento (SAC) Sacramento to Philadelphia flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to SAC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
CLE ~7h 47m MIA ~10h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
PHL → SAC
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
SAC → PHL
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · SAC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
2,451 mi / 3,944 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 20m gate to gate.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–SAC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,451 mi / 3,944 km
Flight time5h 20m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: SAC
Full nameSacramento Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOSAC / KSAC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to SAC flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Sacramento Executive Airport take about 5h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 2,451 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
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 PHL to SAC

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PHL to SAC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to SAC is about 5 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,451 miles (3,944 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.