Sacramento to Kearney (SMF–EAR) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 36m ACCMF9 UA Denver (DEN) to Kearney flights
ORD Chicago 11h 26m AAACLH UA Chicago (ORD) to Kearney flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~8h 6m KG Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Kearney flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sacramento to Kearney
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SMF and EAR, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to EAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
89
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 → EAR
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
EAR → SMF
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Kearney is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · EAR: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 PM in Kearney.

SMF–EAR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Kearney route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: EAR
IATA / ICAOEAR / KEAR
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,131 ft / 650 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to EAR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
Kearney is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from EAR to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.