Sacramento to Dallas-Fort Worth (SMF–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,428 mi airlines 134/wk
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Flight Schedule 43 flights Verified 5m ago
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✈ Nonstop
BA5669cs
BA British
321
6:00 AM
PDT TA
11:27 AM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
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IB4119cs
IB Iberia
321
6:00 AM
PDT TA
11:25 AM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA1544+4
AA American
321
6:00 AM
PDT TA
11:27 AM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA1021+3
AA American
32Q
8:17 AM
PDT TA
1:43 PM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2406cs
BA British
A21N
8:17 AM
PDT TA
1:43 PM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AY5717cs
AY Finnair
A21N
8:17 AM
PDT TA
1:43 PM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
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GF4241cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
32Q
8:17 AM
PDT TA
1:43 PM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
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IB4808
IB Iberia
32Q
8:17 AM
PDT TA
1:43 PM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5670+1
BA British
32Q
8:18 AM
PDT TA
1:42 PM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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IB4874+1
IB Iberia
32Q
8:20 AM
PDT TA
1:44 PM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA2633
AA American
321
11:02 AM
PDT TA
4:35 PM
CDT
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
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GF4231+1
GF Great Barrier Airlines
738
11:31 AM
PDT TA
4:54 PM
CDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2891+1
AA American
738
11:38 AM
PDT TA
5:05 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
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IB4622+1
IB Iberia
738
2:10 PM
PDT TA
7:38 PM
CDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
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RJ7180
RJ Royal Jordanian
738
2:27 PM
PDT TA
7:59 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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GF6659cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
738
2:27 PM
PDT TA
7:59 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA2899+1
AA American
738
2:27 PM
PDT TA
7:59 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA2634
AA American
321
2:31 PM
PDT TA
8:04 PM
CDT
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1835
BA British
321
11:42 PM
PDT TA
5:00 AM+1
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA3314+1
AA American
321
11:42 PM
PDT TA
5:00 AM+1
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA2633
AA American
738
8:50 AM
CDT
10:37 AM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA2723
AA American
738
8:50 AM
CDT
10:37 AM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
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BA4911cs
BA British
738
8:51 AM
CDT TD
10:38 AM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA2891+1
AA American
738
9:40 AM
CDT TA
11:24 AM
PDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
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QR2518
QR Qatar
321
11:55 AM
CDT
1:41 PM
PDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2634
AA American
321
11:55 AM
CDT
1:41 PM
PDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2899+1
AA American
738
11:56 AM
CDT TC
1:37 PM
PDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF4197+1
GF Great Barrier Airlines
32Q
5:55 PM
CDT TA
7:50 PM
PDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2259+1
QR Qatar
A21N
5:55 PM
CDT TA
7:50 PM
PDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4328cs
BA British
A21N
5:56 PM
CDT TC
7:40 PM
PDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF4291cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
32Q
5:56 PM
CDT
7:40 PM
PDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA651+3
AA American
32Q
5:56 PM
CDT TA
7:40 PM
PDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4299cs
AY Finnair
A21N
5:56 PM
CDT TB
7:40 PM
PDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4989
IB Iberia
321
8:40 PM
CDT
10:24 PM
PDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2408+1
QR Qatar
321
8:45 PM
CDT TC
10:41 PM
PDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF6492+1
GF Great Barrier Airlines
321
8:45 PM
CDT TA
10:41 PM
PDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4923+1
IB Iberia
321
8:45 PM
CDT
10:41 PM
PDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3314+1
AA American
321
8:56 PM
CDT TC
10:41 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF6442cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
321
8:56 PM
CDT TB
10:41 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RJ7063
RJ Royal Jordanian
321
9:04 PM
CDT
10:49 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2309
QR Qatar
321
9:10 PM
CDT TA
10:55 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4330+1
BA British
321
9:29 PM
CDT TA
11:25 PM
PDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AA509
AA American
321
10:30 PM
CDT
12:11 AM+1
PDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sacramento to Dallas-Fort Worth
2 carriers, 134 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 134 Flights/wk 1,428 mi 3h 18m nonstop +2h ahead 70 1-stop hubs

SMF–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Royal Jordanian lead the route. The flight covers 1,428 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, GF, IB, QR 49 321, 32Q, 738 3h18-3h33 79% Oneworld AY, BA, GF, IB, QR
RJ Royal Jordanian 4 738 3h32 79% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, BA, IB
32Q Airbus A321neo – AA, BA, GF, IB
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, GF, IB, RJ
A21N Airbus A321neo – AY, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + RJ (53 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 DFW direction.
Mon
20
flights
Tue
18
flights
Wed
19
flights
Thu
19
flights
Fri
20
flights
Sat
18
flights
Sun
20
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
20
Nonstop flights
134
Outbound / wk
157
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,167
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.

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric SMF→DFW STS→DFW OAK→DFW
Distance from SMF 67 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 134 7
Flight time 3h 18m 3h 42m 3h 47m
Departure OTP 79%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,428 mi / 2,298 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 18m to 3h 33m.
Getting from DFW

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.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

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

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,428 mi / 2,298 km
Flight time3h 18m to 3h 33m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights134 out / 157 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 3h 18m to 3h 33m. The route covers 1,428 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Royal Jordanian. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 134 nonstop flights per week from SMF to DFW. The return direction has about 157 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, APA, AFW, ABQ, ADS, OAK, VNY, MSY, SJC, STS, SBA, BZN, MKC, MCI, OKC, SAT, LGA, IND, CVG, MKE, MSN, PDK, BFI, TYS, MEX, AVL, APF, CHO, MIA, BDL, MLM, AUS, PVR, GDL, KOA, BNA, BJX, MDW, PSP, SFO, LAX, GEG, CLT, EWR, PHX, IAH, SLC, MCO, LAS, ATL, JFK, ONT, DEN, ORD, OGG, BWI, SNA, DTW, HNL, PDX, SEA, SAN, BOI, STL, MSP, BUR, IAD, HOU, SJD and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from DFW 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.
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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 DFW

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Royal Jordanian. With 134 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 3 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,428 miles (2,298 km). There are approximately 134 weekly flights outbound and 157 return, totaling 291 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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