San Francisco to Sacramento (SFO–SAC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 78 mi 12 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and SAC, connecting options are available through 12 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to SAC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sacramento is 0 hours the same as San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · SAC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
78 mi / 126 km
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–SAC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance78 mi / 126 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SAC
Full nameSacramento Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOSAC / KSAC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to SAC flights.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to SAC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, TRM, SNA, LAS, DAL, BNA, CLE, KOA, MCO, FLL, PHL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VNY.