Sacramento to Atlanta (SMF–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SMF–ATL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 2,088 miles in approximately 4h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KL, LA, SK, VS | 20 | 739 | 4h33-4h34 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KL, LA, SK, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Sacramento
| Metric | SMF→ATL | OAK→ATL | SFO→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMF | – | 76 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 60 | – | 223 |
| Flight time | 4h 24m | 4h 18m | 3h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SMF: PDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 9:00 PM in Atlanta.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
SMF–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SMF to ATL
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SMF to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMF to ATL ranges from 4 hours 24 minutes to 4 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,088 miles (3,360 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 129 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).