Sacramento to Kearney (SMF–EAR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SMF and EAR. Nearest airports to SMF with scheduled service: Buchanan Field (CCR, 55 mi) · Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 59 mi) · Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS, 67 mi)
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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 2 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 26m ACCMF9 → UA Denver (DEN) to Kearney flights
ORD Chicago 12h 44m AAACLH → UA Chicago (ORD) 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.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to EAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
DEN ~4h 26m ORD ~12h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
84
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SMF → EAR
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
EAR → SMF
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Know before you go

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.
Facts

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
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: EAR
Full nameKearney Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOEAR / KEAR
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,131 ft / 650 m
FAQ

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.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to EAR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.