Sacramento to Albuquerque (SMF–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Sacramento to Albuquerque
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 865 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 39 1-stop hubs

SMF–ABQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 865 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–ABQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 1 – – 64% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
851
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Metric SMF→ABQ OAK→ABQ SFO→ABQ
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 1 8 83
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 15m 2h 13m
Departure OTP 64% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Albuquerque flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Albuquerque flights · San Jose (SJC) to Albuquerque flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Albuquerque is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · ABQ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 7:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
865 mi / 1,391 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m.
Facts

SMF–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance865 mi / 1,391 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 865 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SMF to ABQ. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, SNA, SBD, SJC, APA, AFW, MSY, OKC, MCI, SAT, PVR, OAK, IND, MCO, STL, IAD, MIA, MSP, MDW, LAX, BNA, SEA, DFW, SFO, SLC, LAS, BUR, PHX, AUS, PDX, SAN, IAH, DEN, DAL, BWI, ORD, JFK, HOU and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Albuquerque is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SMF to ABQ

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to ABQ ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 865 miles (1,391 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).