San Antonio to Sacramento (SAT–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
PHX Phoenix 5h AAASTIV 8CAAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 5m EJAF9WN F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
SAN San Diego 5h 20m WN ASJLUA San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 27m AAASCI AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
DAL Dallas 5h 28m EJAJTLLBQ WN Dallas (DAL) to Sacramento flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 30m AMDLKE AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento flights
DEN Denver 5h 32m ACF9UA ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 45m ACNZUA ACAVEK San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 51m AAASAY AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
HOU Houston 6h LXJWN WN Houston (HOU) to Sacramento flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Antonio to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SAT and SMF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,367
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
SAT → SMF
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
68%
Return
SMF → SAT
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays → SMF delays →

Other ways to reach Sacramento from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric SAT→SMF AUS→SMF
Distance from SAT 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 8
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Sacramento is 2 hours behind San Antonio.
SAT: CDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.

SAT–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Sacramento route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to SMF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and San Diego.
Sacramento is 2 hours behind San Antonio.
Yes, return flights from SMF to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and San Diego. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).