Phoenix to Sacramento (PHX–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Phoenix to Sacramento
4 carriers, 205 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines
205 Flights/wk
647 mi
1h 46m nonstop
53 1-stop hubs
PHX–SMF is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 647 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop PHX–SMF service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| WN Southwest Airlines | 93 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h46-2h10 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 70 | 319, 320, 321, 7M8, CR7, CR9, E75 | 2h03-2h14 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 42 | 319, 321, CR7, CR9 | 2h03-2h15 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHX to SMF direction.
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30
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29
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
39
Nonstop flights
205
Outbound / wk
171
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,495
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
PHX → SMF
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
90%
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SMF → PHX
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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72%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
PHX delays → SMF delays →
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sacramento is 0 hours
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Phoenix.
PHX: MST · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
PHX: MST · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
647 mi / 1,040 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 46m to 2h 15m.
Getting to PHX
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.
Facts
PHX–SMF Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Phoenix to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance647 mi / 1,040 km
Flight time1h 46m to 2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights205 out / 171 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 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 PHX to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 1h 46m to 2h 15m. The route covers 647 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 205 nonstop flights per week from PHX to SMF. The return direction has about 171 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, UDD, FAT, OKC, MCI, MEM, ILN, SJD, CVG, GEG, PBI, SBA, JFK, IAD, GDL, AUS, PSP, HOU, ATL, DTW, LAS, BUR, SNA, SLC, SAN, LAX, BOI, SFO, DEN, ONT, PDX, SEA, LGB, DFW, MEX, DAL, EUG, YVR, MSP, MDW, MCO, ORD, CLT, STL, BWI, IAH, EWR, BNA, SEZ, KOA, LIH, OGG and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SMF to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Block time is 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes on the 650-mile sector. Northbound flights pick up a slight tailwind in winter, trimming a few minutes. Sacramento approach traffic is light, so arrival delays are rare compared to SFO or LAX.
American Airlines operates daily nonstops from its PHX hub. Southwest flies the route with 2 to 3 daily departures. Frontier adds seasonal or intermittent service depending on the schedule period. Equipment is typically 737-800 or A321.
Sacramento is far less congested than SFO or SJC. Security lines at SMF rarely exceed 15 minutes, and the airport sits 12 miles northwest of downtown with a straightforward freeway connection via I-5 or Highway 99. For destinations in the Central Valley, Lake Tahoe, or Gold Country, SMF is the closest commercial airport.
South Lake Tahoe is about 100 miles east of SMF via US-50, roughly 2 hours in clear conditions. Winter storms can double that time or close the pass entirely. North Lake Tahoe via I-80 is about 110 miles and a similar drive time. Reno-Tahoe (RNO) is closer to the north shore if that is your destination.
Summer is peak season for Sacramento-bound leisure traffic, driven by proximity to Tahoe and Gold Country. Winter sees steady PHX-bound demand from Sacramento residents escaping rain and fog in the Central Valley. Load factors stay solid year-round due to balanced directional demand.
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).