Sacramento to Fresno (SMF–FAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SMF Airport Page →
168 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 3d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 10 hubs
SFO San Francisco 3h 6m ACAVCM → ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Fresno flights
LAX Los Angeles 3h 33m AAACAF → AVCMEJA Los Angeles (LAX) to Fresno flights
LAS Las Vegas 3h 39m F9WNY4 → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Fresno flights
SAN San Diego 3h 43m ASJLWN → ASJLWN San Diego (SAN) to Fresno flights
SLC Salt Lake City 4h 20m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Fresno flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 24m AAASPD → AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Fresno flights
SEA Seattle 5h 13m AFASAY → ASAYJL Seattle (SEA) to Fresno flights
PDX Portland 5h 18m ASBAWN → AS Portland (PDX) to Fresno flights
DEN Denver 5h 38m ACCMF9 → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Fresno flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 40m AAAYBA → AABAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fresno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sacramento to Fresno
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
168 mi 0h 47m nonstop

SMF–FAT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Fresno (FAT) Fresno to Sacramento flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to FAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
SJC ~3h 1m SFO ~3h 6m LAX ~3h 33m LAS ~3h 39m SAN ~3h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
534
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 → FAT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
FAT → SMF
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → FAT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fresno from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Metric SMF→FAT STS→FAT OAK→FAT
Distance from SMF – 67 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights ~1 – 1
Flight time 0h 47m 0h 42m 0h 29m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Santa Rosa (STS) to Fresno flights · Oakland (OAK) to Fresno flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Fresno flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fresno is 0 hours the same as Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · FAT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in Fresno.
Distance & Flight Time
168 mi / 270 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 47m gate to gate.
Facts

SMF–FAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Fresno route.
Route details
Distance168 mi / 270 km
Flight time0h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: FAT
Full nameFresno Yosemite International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to FAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport take about 0h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 168 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco, Los Angeles and Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from FAT 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.
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 FAT

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SMF to FAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to FAT is about 0 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 168 miles (270 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Los Angeles and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Rosa (STS), Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).