Sacramento to Atlanta (SMF–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KL, LA, SK, VS | 24 | 739 | 4h31-4h44 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KL, LA, SK, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Sacramento
| Metric | SMF→ATL | OAK→ATL | SFO→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMF | – | 76 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 75 | 1 | 181 |
| Flight time | 4h 35m | 4h 24m | 4h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 93% | – | – |
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 75 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SMF to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMF to ATL is about 4 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,088 miles (3,360 km). There are approximately 75 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansas City, St. Louis Lambert and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).