San Jose to Sacramento (SJC–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop

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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
BUR Burbank 3h 15m WN → WN Burbank (BUR) to Sacramento flights
ONT Ontario 3h 33m WN → WN Ontario (ONT) to Sacramento flights
SNA Santa Ana 3h 40m EJAWN → WN Santa Ana (SNA) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 3h 42m AFAMCI → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
BOI Boise 3h 43m ASWN → ASWN Boise (BOI) to Sacramento flights
SAN San Diego 3h 50m ASEJAWN → ASJLUA San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 3h 50m EJAF9LXJ → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
PDX Portland 4h 7m ASWN → ASWN Portland (PDX) to Sacramento flights
LGB Long Beach 4h 13m WN → WN Long Beach (LGB) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 37m AAASBA → 8CAAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Jose to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore SJC Routes SMF Routes SJC Live Flights SMF Live Flights SJC Delays SMF Delays
All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to San Jose flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
BUR ~3h 15m ONT ~3h 33m SBA ~3h 37m SNA ~3h 40m LAX ~3h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,091
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJC → SMF
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
95%
Return
SMF → SJC
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric SJC→SMF SFO→SMF MRY→SMF
Distance from SJC – 30 mi 54 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7 1
Weekly flights – 62 –
Departure OTP 80% – –
San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento flights · Monterey (MRY) to Sacramento flights · Fresno (FAT) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sacramento is 0 hours the same as San Jose.
SJC: PDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Facts

SJC–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Sacramento route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to SMF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hollywood Burbank, Ontario and John Wayne Orange County.
Yes, return flights from SMF to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, MRY and FAT. 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 Hollywood Burbank, Ontario and John Wayne Orange County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), Monterey (MRY) and Fresno (FAT).