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

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Sacramento to Cincinnati / Covington
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,973 mi 4h 2m nonstop +3h ahead 52 1-stop hubs

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 4h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 0 – – 100% Oneworld –
G4 Allegiant Air 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: G4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,503
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric SMF→CVG SCK→CVG SFO→CVG
Distance from SMF – 59 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 4
Weekly flights 1 1 7
Flight time 4h 2m 4h 2m 3h 51m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Stockton (SCK) 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 4h 2m.
Facts

SMF–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance1,973 mi / 3,174 km
Flight time4h 2m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
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 approximately 4h 2m. The route covers 1,973 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SMF to CVG. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABQ, LGA, ILN, VNY, IND, APA, MKE, MSY, OKC, SBD, BOI, MCI, MSN, DAL, SAT, LGB, YEG, STL, BDL, YVR, APF, GDL, LAL, CHO, MIA, MEX, SFO, BWI, MDW, EWR, JFK, PDX, IAD, SLC, MSP, HNL, MCO, ATL, LAX, BNA, CLT, LAS, ORD, PHX, DTW, DFW, ONT, IAH, DEN, SEA, SNA and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 and SFO. 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 CVG

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Allegiant Air. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ABQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Stockton (SCK) and San Francisco (SFO).