Phoenix to Sacramento (PHX–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHX–SMF is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Empire Airlines Inc. lead the route. The flight covers 647 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 87 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h49-2h10 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, PD | 49 | 319, 738, E75, E75L | 1h59-2h10 | Oneworld | AS, PD | |
| EM Empire Airlines Inc. | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
PHX–SMF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Phoenix to Sacramento Flights
PHX-SMF covers 650 miles in about 2 hours of block time. American Airlines and Southwest provide daily nonstop service, with American feeding connections through its Phoenix hub. The route links Arizona's largest metro with California's capital city and the gateway to Lake Tahoe, the Sierra foothills, and the northern Central Valley. Sacramento airport (SMF) is compact, fast through security, and easy to navigate compared to Bay Area alternatives.
Phoenix Sky Harbor is one of the busiest airports in the Southwest, with extensive connecting options across American's domestic and international network. Travelers originating in Scottsdale, Tempe, or Mesa reach PHX in 15 to 30 minutes. Sacramento sits at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers, with direct freeway access to Napa Valley (90 minutes), San Francisco (90 minutes via I-80), and South Lake Tahoe (2 hours via US-50).