Sacramento to Dallas-Fort Worth (SMF–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SMF–DFW is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Gulf Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,428 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 59 | 321, 32Q, 738, A21N | 3h18-4h09 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 36 | 321, 32Q, 738 | 3h18-3h25 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 21 | 32Q, 738 | 3h23-3h28 | – | – | |
| AY Finnair | 14 | 738, A21N | 3h23-3h24 | Oneworld | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | 738 | 3h23 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Sacramento
| Metric | SMF→DFW | OAK→DFW | SFO→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMF | – | 76 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 137 | 1 | 249 |
| Flight time | 3h 18m | 3h 31m | 3h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SMF: PDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 7:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
SMF–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SMF to DFW
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Gulf Air and Qatar Airways. With 137 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SMF to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMF to DFW ranges from 3 hours 18 minutes to 4 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,428 miles (2,298 km). There are approximately 137 weekly flights outbound and 101 return, totaling 238 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).