Sacramento to Columbus (SMF–LCK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SMF Airport Page →
2,054 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 5mos ago
No nonstop service between SMF and LCK. Nearest airports to SMF with scheduled service: Buchanan Field (CCR, 55 mi) · Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 59 mi) · Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS, 67 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
ANC Anchorage ~12h 3m AS → 7LCX Anchorage (ANC) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sacramento to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,054 mi 3h 54m nonstop +3h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to LCK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
ANC ~12h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
131
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 → LCK
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Return
LCK → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Rickenbacker International Airport.
Metric SMF→LCK OAK→LCK SJC→LCK
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 3h 54m 4h 5m 4h 23m
Departure OTP 95% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Columbus flights · San Jose (SJC) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Rickenbacker International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 9:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
2,054 mi / 3,305 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 54m gate to gate.
Facts

SMF–LCK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance2,054 mi / 3,305 km
Flight time3h 54m
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: LCK
Full nameRickenbacker International Airport
IATA / ICAOLCK / KLCK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation744 ft / 227 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to LCK flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport take about 3h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 2,054 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Columbus is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Nearby alternatives include OAK and SJC. 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 LCK

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SMF to LCK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to LCK is about 3 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,054 miles (3,305 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).