Seattle to Sacramento (SEA–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.
SEA–SMF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 606 miles in approximately 1h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, DE, FI, HA, JL, KE, QR | 53 | 739, 73H, 73J, 7M9, E75L | 1h51-2h04 | Oneworld | AY, DE, FI, HA, JL, KE, QR | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 47 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h43-2h05 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, SK, VS, WS | 35 | E75L, E7W | 1h57-2h07 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, SK, VS, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Sacramento from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→SMF | BFI→SMF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 241 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 57m | 2h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).
Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.
SEA–SMF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to SMF
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 241 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to SMF is about 1 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 606 miles (975 km). There are approximately 241 weekly flights outbound and 266 return, totaling 507 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Eugene and Redding Municipal. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).