Sacramento to Fort Lauderdale (SMF–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SMF Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SMF and FLL. Nearest airports to SMF with scheduled service: San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 86 mi) · Buchanan Field (CCR, 55 mi) · Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 59 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 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 7h WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DEN Denver 7h 1m ACCMF9 → ADUAWN Denver (DEN) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 10m AAAYBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale flights
BNA Nashville 7h 14m WN → ADB6G4 Nashville (BNA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 14m F9WNY4 → ADB6 Las Vegas (LAS) to Fort Lauderdale flights
HOU Houston 7h 20m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 22m AFAMDL → ADAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
IAH Houston 7h 24m UAVA → ADAVB6 Houston (IAH) to Fort Lauderdale flights
STL St Louis 7h 30m WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 45m AAACAF → ADB6DL Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sacramento to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

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All flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Fort Lauderdale to Sacramento flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DAL ~7h 0m DEN ~7h 1m DFW ~7h 10m BNA ~7h 14m LAS ~7h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,034
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 → FLL
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
63%
Return
FLL → SMF
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → FLL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric SMF→FLL STS→FLL OAK→FLL
Distance from SMF – 67 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 5
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 76% – –
Santa Rosa (STS) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Oakland (OAK) to Fort Lauderdale flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 9:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SMF–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Time difference+3 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: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to FLL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Fort Lauderdale is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from FLL 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Rosa (STS), Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).