Sacramento to Los Angeles (SMF–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Sacramento to Los Angeles
16 carriers, 309 flights/week nonstop.
16 Airlines
309 Flights/wk
373 mi
0h 56m nonstop
54 1-stop hubs
SMF–LAX is served by 16 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 373 miles in approximately 0h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop SMF–LAX service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 62 | E75L, E75S, E7W | 0h56-1h43 | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 62 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h22-1h35 | – | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 37 | E75L, E7W | 1h34-1h41 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 35 | E7W | 1h34-1h41 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 26 | CR7 | 1h39-1h44 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 22 | 320, 738, B39M, E7W | 1h28-1h48 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 14 | 320, E75L | 1h34-1h48 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | E75L | 1h48 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | CR7 | 1h44 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | CR7 | 1h44 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 7 | CR7 | 1h40 | – | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 7 | CR7 | 1h40 | Oneworld | – | |
| AF Air France | 6 | E7W | 1h34-1h39 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | 20N | 1h33 | – | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 3 | 7M9 | 1h34 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AY Finnair | 2 | CR7 | 1h39 | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMF to LAX direction.
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46
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40
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47
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
56
Nonstop flights
309
Outbound / wk
247
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to LAX.
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One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
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Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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 → LAX
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
97%
Return
LAX → SMF
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
SMF delays → LAX delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Sacramento
Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
| Metric | SMF→LAX | STS→LAX | OAK→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMF | – | 67 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 16 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 309 | 14 | 80 |
| Flight time | 0h 56m | 1h 40m | 0h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Santa Rosa (STS) to Los Angeles flights · Oakland (OAK) to Los Angeles flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Los Angeles is 0 hours
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Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
SMF: PDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
373 mi / 600 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 56m to 1h 48m.
Getting from LAX
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Los Angeles Climate
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
Facts
SMF–LAX Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Sacramento to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance373 mi / 600 km
Flight time0h 56m to 1h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)16
Weekly flights309 out / 247 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SMF to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 0h 56m to 1h 48m. The route covers 373 miles.
16 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, avianca, Finnair, British Airways, China Airlines, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Aer Lingus, Frontier, Fiji Airways, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 309 nonstop flights per week from SMF to LAX. The return direction has about 247 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUR, TRM, OAK, SCF, STS, BFI, MCI, SJD, PDK, CVG, PVR, MIA, AUS, PSP, KOA, SAN, SLC, SFO, LIH, PHX, LAS, OGG, HOU, EUG, IAD, PDX, MSP, SEA, DEN, MDW, GDL, DFW, DAL, IAH, CLT, ATL, ORD, BNA, DTW, BOI, GEG, HNL, MEX, MCO, EWR, BJX, MLM, STL, BWI, YVR, SBA, IND, RDD and ACV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LAX 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.
With 11 carriers operating this short corridor, the SMF–LAX route is one of the most price-competitive intrastate segments in California. Southwest, Spirit, and Frontier provide strong low-fare pressure, while Alaska, American, United, and Delta maintain network connectivity. Last-minute fare availability is generally good given the frequency and carrier count.
Driving I-5 or Highway 99 from Sacramento to Los Angeles takes 6–7 hours in normal traffic, often longer during peak commute periods. Amtrak's San Joaquin service runs Sacramento to Bakersfield (4 hours) where a thruway bus connects to Los Angeles, for a total of around 7–8 hours. The 1-hour block time by air is significantly shorter for most travelers.
Sacramento arrivals at LAX spread across multiple terminals depending on the carrier: United uses Terminals 7 and 8, Delta uses Terminals 2 and 3, Southwest uses Terminal 1, American uses Terminals 4 and 5, and Alaska uses Terminal 6. The LAX inter-terminal area loop bus provides free connections between terminals but can take 20–30 minutes during busy periods. A future automated people mover will improve this, but it is not yet complete.
Sacramento to Los Angeles: California Capital to Entertainment Hub
The Sacramento–Los Angeles corridor is California's second-busiest intrastate air route after SFO–LAX, connecting the state capital with the nation's second-largest metropolitan area. Eleven carriers compete for 252 weekly departures, producing one of the most price-competitive intrastate markets in the US. The passenger mix is diverse: state government workers, Sacramento residents accessing LAX for international connections, entertainment industry professionals, and leisure travelers in both directions.
LAX Connectivity and Ground Transport Complexities
Los Angeles International Airport's sprawling multi-terminal design creates connection friction that Sacramento passengers using LAX as a gateway to international routes should account for. The airport's ongoing modernization includes a future automated people mover connecting the terminals to the new consolidated rental car facility. This will eventually improve inter-terminal transit times. Until then, domestic-to-international connections at LAX require 75–90 minutes minimum to account for terminal changes and security re-clearing in some configurations.