Rifle to Sacramento (RIL–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Rifle to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 745 mi 1h 58m nonstop -1h behind 17 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RIL and SMF, connecting options are available through 17 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIL to SMF.
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One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
63
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RIL → SMF
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
SMF → RIL
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Rifle.
RIL: MDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rifle, it's 5:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
745 mi / 1,199 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 58m.

RIL–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rifle to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance745 mi / 1,199 km
Flight time1h 58m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: RIL
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIL to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Garfield County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 1h 58m. The route covers 745 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RIL to SMF.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, LAS, SFO, PHX, LAX, SBA, DEN, STL, AUS, MSP, IAH, DAL, MDW, ORD, DFW, CLT and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Rifle.
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 RIL to SMF

Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIL to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIL to SMF ranges from 1 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 745 miles (1,199 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.