Sacramento to Newark (SMF–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1406
UA United
7M9
10:48 PM
PDT TA
7:04 AM+1
EDT
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2132
UA United
73G
10:59 PM
PDT TA
7:11 AM+1
EDT
5h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2624
UA United
73G
6:29 PM
EDT TC
9:58 PM
PDT
6h 29m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA249
UA United
7M9
7:33 PM
EDT TC
10:39 PM
PDT
6h 6m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
STL St Louis 6h 54m WN OSUA St Louis (STL) to Newark flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 58m AFAMDL DLKEUA Salt Lake City (SLC) to Newark flights
DEN Denver 6h 59m ACCMF9 SNUA Denver (DEN) to Newark flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 1m AFDLKE DLKESK Minneapolis (MSP) to Newark flights
MCI Kansas City 7h 2m WN UA Kansas City (MCI) to Newark flights
BNA Nashville 7h 14m WN UAVJT Nashville (BNA) to Newark flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 21m F9WNY4 TPUA Las Vegas (LAS) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 7h 25m AAACLH AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 28m AAASPD AALHUA Phoenix (PHX) to Newark flights
SNA Santa Ana 7h 39m WN ACUA Santa Ana (SNA) to Newark flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sacramento to Newark
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,494 mi 5h 14m nonstop +3h ahead

SMF–EWR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,494 miles in approximately 5h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 73G, 7M9 5h12-5h16 88% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 0 88% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 EWR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,460
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 → EWR
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
99%
Return
EWR → SMF
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Newark from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric SMF→EWR SFO→EWR SJC→EWR
Distance from SMF 86 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 17 3
Weekly flights 14 238 1
Flight time 5h 14m 5h 23m 5h 6m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Newark is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · EWR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 9:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
2,494 mi / 4,014 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 14m gate to gate.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

SMF–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Newark route.
Route details
Distance2,494 mi / 4,014 km
Flight time5h 14m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 5h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 2,494 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SMF to EWR: United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Salt Lake City and Denver.
Newark is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from EWR to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, SJC and RNO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Flights from SMF to EWR

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SMF to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to EWR is about 5 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,494 miles (4,014 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Salt Lake City and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Reno (RNO).