Salt Lake City to Sacramento (SLC–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 38m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 28 | 221, 223, 319 | 1h42-1h53 | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 24 | 738, 7M8 | 1h38-1h45 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Sacramento from Salt Lake City
| Metric | SLC→SMF | OGD→SMF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SLC | – | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 52 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 38m | 1h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – |
Travel Essentials
SLC: MDT · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 5:00 PM in Sacramento.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 52 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 38 minutes to 1 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 530 miles (854 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ogden (OGD).