Sacramento to Dallas (SMF–DAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,440 mi airlines 27/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 5h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN1290
WN Southwest
73H
5:15 AM
PDT TB
10:30 AM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN391
WN Southwest
73H
5:30 AM
PDT TB
10:45 AM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN21
WN Southwest
B38M
6:00 AM
PDT TB
11:20 AM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3850
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 AM
PDT TB
11:50 AM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN644
WN Southwest
7M8
1:00 PM
PDT TB
6:15 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3243
WN Southwest
7S7
1:05 PM
PDT TB
6:25 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2395
WN Southwest
7S7
2:55 PM
PDT TB
8:15 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2050
WN Southwest
73H
3:46 PM
PDT TB
8:56 PM
MDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN915
WN Southwest
B38M
8:15 AM
MDT T1
10:05 AM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2791
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 AM
MDT T1
10:00 AM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2338
WN Southwest
7S7
11:00 AM
MDT T1
12:45 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN296
WN Southwest
B38M
11:30 AM
MDT T1
1:33 PM
PDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4758
WN Southwest
7M8
7:45 PM
MDT T1
9:35 PM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1521
WN Southwest
73H
8:35 PM
MDT T1
10:20 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN734
WN Southwest
73H
8:40 PM
MDT T1
10:25 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN818
WN Southwest
B38M
10:53 PM
MDT T1
12:38 AM+1
PDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sacramento to Dallas
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 1,440 mi 3h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 47 1-stop hubs

SMF–DAL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,440 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–DAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 26 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h15-4h10 60%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (26 flights/wk, 100%)
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 DAL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,830
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 → DAL
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
78%
Return
DAL → SMF
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → DAL delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
Metric SMF→DAL STS→DAL OAK→DAL
Distance from SMF 67 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 3
Weekly flights 27 1 13
Flight time 3h 15m 4h 18m 3h 20m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Dallas Love Field.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 7:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,440 mi / 2,317 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m to 4h 10m.

SMF–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance1,440 mi / 2,317 km
Flight time3h 15m to 4h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 26 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Dallas Love Field take approximately 3h 15m to 4h 10m. The route covers 1,440 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from SMF to DAL. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AFW, OAK, SCF, VNY, TRM, MCI, PSP, SBA, STS, IAH, LGA, IND, SJD, EUG, PDK, GDL, CVG, BFI, TYS, CGF, MSP, IAD, MIA, EWR, SFO, CLT, AUS, HOU, MCO, BNA, MDW, STL, ORD, PHX, BWI, ATL, LAS, DEN, SAN, LAX, SLC, ONT, LGB, BUR, SNA, PDX and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from DAL to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STS, OAK 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 DAL

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SMF to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to DAL ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,440 miles (2,317 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Rosa (STS), Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).