Pittsburgh to Sacramento (PIT–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PIT Airport Page →
2,185 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 33 1-stop flights Verified 1d ago
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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 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 6h 45m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento flights
DEN Denver 6h 47m UAWN → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 58m WN → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
DTW Detroit 7h 4m AMDLKE → DL Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento flights
DAL Dallas 7h 10m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 13m AAASWN → 8CAAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
ORD Chicago 7h 21m AAACAS → AALXQR Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 22m AMDLKE → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Sacramento flights
BNA Nashville 7h 27m G4WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Sacramento flights
SAN San Diego 7h 27m MXWN → ASJLUA San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Pittsburgh to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,185 mi 5h 19m nonstop -3h behind

PIT–SMF had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,185 miles in 5h 19m.

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All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Pittsburgh flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PIT–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 76% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PIT to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
MKC ~5h 19m MDW ~6h 45m DEN ~6h 47m LAS ~6h 58m DTW ~7h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,567
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
PIT → SMF
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
60%
Return
SMF → PIT
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PIT delays → SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Pittsburgh

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric PIT→SMF CLE→SMF
Distance from PIT – 106 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 5h 19m 5h 15m
Departure OTP 76% –
Cleveland (CLE) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of PIT with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Pittsburgh.
PIT: EDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
2,185 mi / 3,517 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 19m gate to gate.
Facts

PIT–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pittsburgh to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,185 mi / 3,517 km
Flight time5h 19m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PIT
Full namePittsburgh International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 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 PIT to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take about 5h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 2,185 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PIT to SMF: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 19m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Denver and Harry Reid.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Pittsburgh.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. 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 PIT to SMF

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PIT to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PIT to SMF is about 5 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,185 miles (3,517 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).