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

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Sacramento to Cincinnati / Covington
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,973 mi 3h 52m nonstop +3h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

SMF–CVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,973 miles in approximately 3h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 33 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 1 – – 50% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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
33
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
LGA ~5h 28m IND ~5h 51m SBD ~6h 30m PDX ~6h 40m SFO ~7h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,580
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
44%
Return
CVG → SMF
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
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 SFO→CVG
Distance from SMF – 59 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 2 2 4
Flight time 3h 52m 3h 47m 3h 51m
Departure OTP 50% – –
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 3h 52m.
Facts

SMF–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance1,973 mi / 3,174 km
Flight time3h 52m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections33 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/Indiana/Vevay
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 3h 52m. The route covers 1,973 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SMF to CVG. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LGA, IND, SBD, PDX, SFO, STL, YVR, GDL, MCI, MIA, MEX, BNA, MDW, IAD, MSP, LAX, MCO, EWR, ATL, LAS, SLC, IAH, CLT, BWI, ORD, DFW, BOI, DTW, DEN, PHX, SEA, ONT 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.
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. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to CVG ranges from 3 hours 52 minutes. 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

33 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 Stockton (SCK) and San Francisco (SFO).