San Francisco to Sacramento (SFO–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–SMF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 86 miles in approximately 0h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, EK, VA | 39 | 7M8, CR2, CRJ | 0h56-1h12 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, EK, VA | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sacramento from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→SMF | MRY→SMF | FAT→SMF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 77 mi | 157 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 81 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 56m | 0h 25m | 0h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
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.
SFO–SMF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to SMF
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, TWY and United Airlines. With 81 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to SMF ranges from 0 hours 56 minutes to 1 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 86 miles (138 km). There are approximately 81 weekly flights outbound and 97 return, totaling 178 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MRY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Monterey (MRY) and Fresno (FAT).