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

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530 mi airlines 52/wk
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WN4311
WN Southwest
7M8
7:35 AM
MDT
8:20 AM
PDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1367
DL Delta
319
7:50 AM
MDT TM
8:43 AM
PDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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DL1423
DL Delta
223
11:15 AM
MDT
11:57 AM
PDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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WN264
WN Southwest
738
11:27 AM
MDT
12:05 PM
PDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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DL1342
DL Delta
221
3:39 PM
MDT TM
4:28 PM
PDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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WN4312
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 PM
MDT
7:10 PM
PDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2863
WN Southwest
738
9:55 PM
MDT T1
10:40 PM
PDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN648
WN Southwest
7M8
10:05 PM
MDT T1
10:50 PM
PDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DL1582
DL Delta
319
11:24 PM
MDT
12:07 AM+1
PDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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DL1526
DL Delta
221
5:30 AM
PDT TA
8:15 AM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AF2197
AF Air France
221
5:30 AM
PDT TA
8:15 AM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AM4708
AM Aeromexi
739
5:30 AM
PDT TA
8:19 AM
MDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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WN3865
WN Southwest
7M8
5:45 AM
PDT TB
8:25 AM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN457
WN Southwest
737
6:15 AM
PDT TB
8:55 AM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1010
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 AM
PDT TB
9:05 AM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1827
WN Southwest
737
9:35 AM
PDT TB
12:15 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DL1367
DL Delta
319
9:40 AM
PDT TA
12:21 PM
MDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AF2876
AF Air France
319
9:55 AM
PDT TA
12:35 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2973
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
PDT TB
12:40 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN686
WN Southwest
7M8
12:10 PM
PDT TB
2:45 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1423
DL Delta
BCS3
12:58 PM
PDT TA
3:30 PM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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DL1342
DL Delta
221
5:19 PM
PDT TA
8:00 PM
MDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN3060
WN Southwest
73H
6:30 PM
PDT TB
9:10 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2233
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
PDT TB
9:45 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN101
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 PM
PDT TB
11:15 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Salt Lake City to Sacramento
2 carriers, 52 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 52 Flights/wk 530 mi 1h 38m nonstop -1h behind 51 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 38m. Beyond nonstop, 51 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 28 221, 223, 319 1h42-1h53 87% SkyTeam
WN Southwest Airlines 24 738, 7M8 1h38-1h45 87%
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – DL
223 Airbus A220-300 – DL
319 Airbus A319 – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (28 flights/wk, 54%)
Unaffiliated: WN (24 flights/wk, 46%)
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
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
52
Outbound / wk
67
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,177
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SLC → SMF
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
68%
Return
SMF → SLC
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays → SMF delays →

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 52 1
Flight time 1h 38m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 87%
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 38m to 1h 53m.
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 38m to 1h 53m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights52 out / 67 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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 38m to 1h 53m. The route covers 530 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 52 nonstop flights per week from SLC to SMF. The return direction has about 67 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, FAT, RIL, OKC, MCI, MEM, CVG, EUG, SBA, SJD, PBI, MEX, JFK, AUS, GEG, HOU, GDL, SFO, DTW, ATL, BOI, PSP, LAS, DEN, BUR, LAX, PHX, DFW, PDX, SAN, SEA, IAD, MDW, DAL, SNA, LGB, ONT, ORD, CLT, STL, BWI, IAH, MCO, MSP, BNA, YVR, EWR, SEZ, KOA, 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 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).