Seattle to Sacramento (SEA–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SEA–SMF is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 606 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 41 | 738, 73H, 73J, 7M8, 7M9, E75 | 1h52-2h03 | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 40 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h45-2h40 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 35 | E75L, E7W | 1h59-2h44 | SkyTeam | – | |
| FI Icelandair | 7 | 73J | 2h03 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 6 | E7W | 1h58 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
SEA: MDT · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 5:00 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 Air France, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Icelandair and Southwest Airlines. With 130 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to SMF ranges from 1 hours 34 minutes to 2 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 606 miles (975 km). There are approximately 130 weekly flights outbound and 132 return, totaling 262 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.