Salt Lake City to Sacramento (SLC–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 31 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL1367+3
DL Delta
319
8:15 AM
MDT
9:03 AM
PDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4311
WN Southwest
B38M
8:40 AM
MDT
9:25 AM
PDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1423+2
DL Delta
319
11:15 AM
MDT
12:00 PM
PDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3523+2
DL Delta
E75L
11:17 AM
MDT TM
12:00 PM
PDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6682
WS WestJet
221
3:20 PM
MDT
4:07 PM
PDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6714
WS WestJet
221
3:20 PM
MDT
4:07 PM
PDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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DL1342+4
DL Delta
221
3:35 PM
MDT
4:23 PM
PDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2585
DL Delta
319
5:15 PM
MDT
6:00 PM
PDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6425
WS WestJet
319
5:15 PM
MDT
6:00 PM
PDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5509
WS WestJet
319
5:15 PM
MDT
6:00 PM
PDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN927
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 PM
MDT
6:20 PM
PDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN4312
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 PM
MDT T1
7:10 PM
PDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4281cs
AM Aeromexi
319
9:45 PM
MDT TM
10:30 PM
PDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1582+2
DL Delta
319
10:45 PM
MDT TM
11:30 PM
PDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4708cs
AM Aeromexi
319
5:30 AM
PDT TA
8:10 AM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3652cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
221
5:30 AM
PDT TA
8:15 AM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1526+5
DL Delta
319
5:30 AM
PDT TA
8:10 AM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7110cs
WS WestJet
223
5:30 AM
PDT TA
8:11 AM
MDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3865
WN Southwest
7M8
5:45 AM
PDT TB
8:25 AM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1010
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 AM
PDT TB
9:05 AM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1367+3
DL Delta
319
10:00 AM
PDT TA
12:42 PM
MDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2973
WN Southwest
737
10:00 AM
PDT TB
12:40 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2876cs
AF Air France
319
10:00 AM
PDT TA
12:42 PM
MDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3523+2
DL Delta
E75L
1:03 PM
PDT TA
3:42 PM
MDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1423+2
DL Delta
319
1:05 PM
PDT TA
3:46 PM
MDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3654cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
BCS3
1:05 PM
PDT TA
3:54 PM
MDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1342+4
DL Delta
BCS1
5:14 PM
PDT TA
8:00 PM
MDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6671cs
WS WestJet
221
5:14 PM
PDT TA
8:00 PM
MDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3060
WN Southwest
73H
6:30 PM
PDT TB
9:10 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2585
DL Delta
319
6:59 PM
PDT TA
9:45 PM
MDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2233
WN Southwest
737
7:05 PM
PDT TB
9:45 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Salt Lake City to Sacramento
2 carriers, 67 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 67 Flights/wk 530 mi 1h 43m nonstop -1h behind 65 1-stop hubs

SLC–SMF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 530 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SLC–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, WS 36 221, 319, E75L 1h43-1h48 84% SkyTeam AM, WS
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h45 84%
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – DL, WS
319 Airbus A319 – AM, DL, WS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (36 flights/wk, 72%)
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 28%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SLC to SMF direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
67
Outbound / wk
87
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,191
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.

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Salt Lake City

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric SLC→SMF OGD→SMF
Distance from SLC 28 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 67
Flight time 1h 43m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of SLC with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Salt Lake City.
SLC: MDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 5:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
530 mi / 854 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m to 1h 48m.
Getting to SLC

TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).

SLC–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salt Lake City to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance530 mi / 854 km
Flight time1h 43m to 1h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights67 out / 87 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLC to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 1h 43m to 1h 48m. The route covers 530 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 67 nonstop flights per week from SLC to SMF. The return direction has about 87 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MRY, OGD, VNY, FAT, UDD, RIL, BJC, BFI, ABQ, BZN, SBA, OKC, MKC, SJD, MCI, MEM, CVG, TYS, PVR, CLE, EUG, MEX, TEB, YYZ, PBI, HOU, PSP, RDU, GDL, KOA, SFO, LAX, LAS, GEG, BOI, ATL, PDX, DFW, ONT, SEA, DEN, PHX, SAN, BUR, DAL, SNA, LGB, MDW, IAH, YVR, ORD, STL, IAD, DTW, MCO, BWI, AUS, MSP, JFK, EWR, BNA, CLT, SEZ, HNL and OGG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Salt Lake City.
Yes, return flights from SMF to SLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGD. 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.

Flights from SLC to SMF

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 67 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SLC to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLC to SMF ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes to 1 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 530 miles (854 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 87 return, totaling 154 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 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 Ogden (OGD).