Sacramento to Atlanta (SMF–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,088 mi airlines 41/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AF3719
AF Air France
739
7:05 AM
PDT TA
2:29 PM
EDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AM4292
AM Aeromexi
739
7:05 AM
PDT TA
2:29 PM
EDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
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DL741
DL Delta
739
7:10 AM
PDT TA
2:23 PM
EDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL904
DL Delta
739
12:28 PM
PDT TA
7:58 PM
EDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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DL769
DL Delta
739
10:20 PM
PDT TA
5:53 AM+1
EDT
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AM3155
AM Aeromexi
739
10:35 PM
PDT TA
5:58 AM+1
EDT
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
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DL743
DL Delta
739
10:35 PM
PDT TA
5:58 AM+1
EDT
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
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DL904
DL Delta
739
9:10 AM
EDT TS
11:18 AM
PDT
5h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AM3358
AM Aeromexi
739
5:45 PM
EDT TS
8:00 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
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DL743
DL Delta
739
6:00 PM
EDT TS
8:10 PM
PDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AM4560
AM Aeromexi
739
8:15 PM
EDT TS
10:31 PM
PDT
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AF2257
AF Air France
739
8:15 PM
EDT TS
10:31 PM
PDT
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AF2407
AF Air France
739
8:20 PM
EDT TS
10:36 PM
PDT
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
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DL682
DL Delta
739
8:20 PM
EDT TS
10:30 PM
PDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Sacramento to Atlanta
3 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 2,088 mi 4h 13m nonstop +3h ahead 50 1-stop hubs

SMF–ATL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 2,088 miles in approximately 4h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 26 739 4h13-4h33 66% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 8 739 4h23-4h24 66% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 739 4h24 66% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AF, AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (41 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMF to ATL direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
46
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,065
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
SMF → ATL
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
86%
Return
ATL → SMF
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric SMF→ATL OAK→ATL SFO→ATL
Distance from SMF 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 6
Weekly flights 41 144
Flight time 4h 13m 4h 18m 4h 23m
Departure OTP 66%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 9:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
2,088 mi / 3,360 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 13m to 4h 33m.
Getting from ATL

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.

Atlanta Climate

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

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance2,088 mi / 3,360 km
Flight time4h 13m to 4h 33m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights41 out / 46 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 4h 13m to 4h 33m. The route covers 2,088 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from SMF to ATL. The return direction has about 46 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LGA, SBD, TRM, IND, OAK, LGB, ILN, MCI, CVG, TYS, MIA, PVR, SJD, BJX, IAH, MDW, BNA, CLT, GDL, BOI, ONT, BWI, DTW, MEX, EWR, MCO, SFO, ORD, DFW, SNA, STL, GEG, SAN, LAS, PHX, HNL, OGG, SLC, DAL, DEN, PSP, PDX, SEA, LAX, HOU, AUS, MSP, BUR, IAD and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from ATL 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 ATL

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 41 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 13 minutes to 4 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,088 miles (3,360 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).