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

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✈ Nonstop
UA2132
UA United
7M9
10:47 PM
PDT TA
6:59 AM+1
EDT
5h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2435
UA United
7M9
11:59 PM
PDT TA
8:15 AM+1
EDT
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2624
UA United
B39M
6:45 PM
EDT TA
9:59 PM
PDT
6h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sacramento to Newark
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,494 mi 5h 12m nonstop +3h ahead 62 1-stop hubs

SMF–EWR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,494 miles in approximately 5h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7M9 5h12-5h16 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 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 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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,367
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 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 1 14 1
Weekly flights 14 254 1
Flight time 5h 12m 4h 36m 4h 57m
Departure OTP 100%
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 12m to 5h 16m.
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 12m to 5h 16m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
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 approximately 5h 12m to 5h 16m. The route covers 2,494 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SMF to EWR. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LGA, CGF, APA, VNY, BJC, PDK, CHO, IND, MSY, MKC, SJC, AFW, MKE, UDD, BZN, BUR, BFI, ONT, SBA, CVG, MCI, MSN, AVL, TYS, DAL, HOU, APF, SAT, MIA, PVR, MEX, BNA, MCO, KOA, MDW, JFK, PSP, CLT, HNL, BWI, SLC, SNA, LAS, ORD, IAD, SEA, PDX, DTW, SAN, SFO, PHX, DEN, AUS, LAX, IAH, DFW, MSP, ATL, STL, GDL, YVR and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 and SJC. 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 EWR

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

SMF to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to EWR ranges from 5 hours 12 minutes to 5 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,494 miles (4,014 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).