Sacramento to Albany (SMF–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SMF Airport Page →
2,485 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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
MDW Chicago 6h 45m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Albany flights
DEN Denver 6h 51m ACCMF9 → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Albany flights
BNA Nashville 7h 15m WN → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Albany flights
ORD Chicago 7h 21m AAACLH → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Albany flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 43m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 57m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
IAD Dulles 7h 58m LXSNUA → SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 14m AAAYBA → AALXJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Albany flights
CLT Charlotte 9h 53m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Albany flights
MCO Orlando 10h 26m WN → ADB6EJA Orlando (MCO) to Albany flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sacramento to Albany
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,485 mi 4h 26m nonstop +3h ahead

SMF–ALB has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Albany (ALB) Albany to Sacramento flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
MDW ~6h 45m DEN ~6h 51m BNA ~7h 15m ORD ~7h 21m DTW ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
592
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
SMF → ALB
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Arriving
25%
Return
ALB → SMF
22%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
22%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → ALB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albany from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric SMF→ALB OAK→ALB SFO→ALB
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 4h 26m 5h 13m 4h 59m
Departure OTP 96% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Albany flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Albany flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Albany International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Albany is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · ALB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 9:00 PM in Albany.
Distance & Flight Time
2,485 mi / 3,999 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 26m gate to gate.
Facts

SMF–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Albany route.
Route details
Distance2,485 mi / 3,999 km
Flight time4h 26m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: ALB
Full nameAlbany International Airport
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Albany International Airport take about 4h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 2,485 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Denver and Nashville.
Albany is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Nearby alternatives include OAK and SFO. 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 SMF to ALB

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SMF to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to ALB is about 4 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,485 miles (3,999 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Denver and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).