Sacramento to Dallas-Fort Worth (SMF–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SMF–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,428 miles in approximately 3h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, G3, GF, IB, QR, RJ | 35 | 321, 738 | 3h15-3h30 | Oneworld | AY, BA, G3, GF, IB, QR, RJ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Sacramento
| Metric | SMF→DFW | STS→DFW | OAK→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMF | – | 67 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 123 | 14 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 27m | 3h 32m | 2h 49m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SMF: PDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 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. With 123 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SMF to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMF to DFW is about 3 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,428 miles (2,298 km). There are approximately 123 weekly flights outbound and 134 return, totaling 257 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Denver and Ontario. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Rosa (STS), Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).