Sacramento to Cincinnati / Covington (SMF–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS Alaska
333
11:15 AM
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6:11 PM
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AS2623
AS Alaska
333
12:40 AM
EDT
2:46 AM
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5h 6m
23%
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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 5h 45m ACCMF9 → 2I8CF9 Denver (DEN) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
MDW Chicago 5h 55m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 3m AFAMDL → DLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 11m AAACAF → 3SAFDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 11m F9WNY4 → DLF9G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 15m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ORD Chicago 6h 29m AAACLH → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 45m AAASPD → AAGBSY Phoenix (PHX) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 46m ACAVCM → 2IMX San Francisco (SFO) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 50m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sacramento to Cincinnati / Covington
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,973 mi 3h 56m nonstop +3h ahead

SMF–CVG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,973 miles in approximately 3h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SMF Routes CVG Routes SMF Live Flights CVG Live Flights SMF Delays CVG Delays
All flights from Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) Cincinnati / Covington to Sacramento flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 2 333 3h56 54% Oneworld –
G4 Allegiant Air 0 – – 54% – –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (2 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: G4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMF to CVG direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
LGA ~5h 26m DEN ~5h 45m MDW ~5h 55m MKE ~5h 59m MCI ~6h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,532
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 → CVG
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
88%
Return
CVG → SMF
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → CVG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric SMF→CVG SCK→CVG STS→CVG
Distance from SMF – 59 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 2 1 1
Flight time 3h 56m 3h 47m 4h 19m
Departure OTP 54% – –
Stockton (SCK) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Santa Rosa (STS) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Cincinnati / Covington is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 9:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,973 mi / 3,174 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 56m gate to gate.
Facts

SMF–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance1,973 mi / 3,174 km
Flight time3h 56m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take about 3h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 1,973 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SMF to CVG: Alaska Airlines and Allegiant Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago Midway and Salt Lake City.
Cincinnati / Covington is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from CVG to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SCK, STS and SFO. 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 CVG

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Allegiant Air. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to CVG is about 3 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,973 miles (3,174 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago Midway and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Stockton (SCK), Santa Rosa (STS) and San Francisco (SFO).