Sacramento to Cleveland (SMF–CLE) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 7m ACCMF9 → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Cleveland flights
DTW Detroit 6h 15m DL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 16m F9WNY4 → EJAF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Cleveland flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 24m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Cleveland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 30m AFAMDL → DLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Cleveland flights
ORD Chicago 6h 30m AAACLH → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 39m AAASPD → AAF9WN Phoenix (PHX) to Cleveland flights
MDW Chicago 6h 40m WN → UAWN Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 59m ACAVCM → UAVA San Francisco (SFO) to Cleveland flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 4m AAACAF → AAEJASQ Los Angeles (LAX) to Cleveland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sacramento to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SMF and CLE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Cleveland (CLE) Cleveland to Sacramento flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
LGA ~5h 1m DEN ~6h 7m MCI ~6h 8m DTW ~6h 15m LAS ~6h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,230
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 → CLE
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
72%
Return
CLE → SMF
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → CLE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric SMF→CLE SFO→CLE SJC→CLE
Distance from SMF – 86 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 5
Weekly flights – 26 1
Departure OTP 90% – –
San Francisco (SFO) to Cleveland flights · San Jose (SJC) to Cleveland flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 9:00 PM in Cleveland.
Facts

SMF–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Cleveland route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to CLE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Harry Reid.
Cleveland is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from CLE to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).