Sacramento to Boise (SMF–BOI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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437 mi airlines 31/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 25m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN3712
WN Southwest
7S7
7:30 AM
PDT TB
9:55 AM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2079
AS Alaska
E75L
10:53 AM
PDT TB
1:22 PM
MDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3608
WN Southwest
B38M
11:10 AM
PDT TB
1:35 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4315
WN Southwest
7S7
11:15 AM
PDT TB
1:40 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2974
WN Southwest
7S7
12:15 PM
PDT TB
2:40 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3335
WN Southwest
7S7
12:25 PM
PDT TB
2:50 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4316
WN Southwest
73H
8:55 PM
PDT TB
11:20 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4415
WN Southwest
7S7
10:27 PM
PDT TB
12:42 AM+1
MDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2586
WN Southwest
737
6:25 AM
MDT
7:00 AM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AS2156
AS Alaska
E75L
7:00 AM
MDT
7:36 AM
PDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AS2287
AS Alaska
E75
7:00 AM
MDT
7:34 AM
PDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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WN1428
WN Southwest
7M8
7:05 AM
MDT
7:30 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2216
WN Southwest
7S7
3:25 PM
MDT
3:50 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3163
WN Southwest
7S7
5:00 PM
MDT
5:30 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2146
WN Southwest
7S7
5:55 PM
MDT
6:25 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN866
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
MDT
7:25 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1459
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 PM
MDT
8:45 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3301
WN Southwest
73H
9:10 PM
MDT
9:40 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3985
WN Southwest
73H
9:10 PM
MDT
9:40 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sacramento to Boise
2 carriers, 31 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 437 mi 1h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 24 1-stop hubs

SMF–BOI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 437 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–BOI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 29 73H, 7S7, B38M 1h15-1h25 60%
AS Alaska Airlines 2 E75L 1h29 60% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (29 flights/wk, 94%)
Oneworld: AS (2 flights/wk, 6%)
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 BOI direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to BOI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
736
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 → BOI
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
100%
Return
BOI → SMF
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → BOI delays →

Other ways to reach Boise from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field.
Metric SMF→BOI OAK→BOI SFO→BOI
Distance from SMF 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 6
Weekly flights 31 15 84
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 30m 1h 35m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 7:00 PM in Boise.
Distance & Flight Time
437 mi / 703 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 29m.

SMF–BOI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Boise route.
Route details
Distance437 mi / 703 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 29m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights31 out / 43 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: BOI
IATA / ICAOBOI / KBOI
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation2,871 ft / 875 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to BOI flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 29m. The route covers 437 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from SMF to BOI. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, SBD, LGB, SCF, BUR, YVR, MCI, ONT, LAX, SFO, SLC, SEA, PDX, LAS, PSP, MSP, PHX, SAN, GEG, DEN, ATL, SNA, ORD and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Boise is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from BOI 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.
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 BOI

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SMF to BOI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to BOI ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 437 miles (703 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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