Sacramento to New York (SMF–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SMF Airport Page →
2,508 mi airlines 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 0 flights Verified 1w ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP
✧ 2-STOP Loading...
Sacramento to New York
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,508 mi 1h 40m nonstop +3h ahead 29 1-stop hubs

SMF–LGA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,508 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore SMF Routes LGA Routes SMF Live Flights LGA Live Flights SMF Delays LGA Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–LGA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 65% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to LGA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
AUS ~6h 42m PDK ~6h 44m CVG ~7h 20m LAS ~7h 23m MCI ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,563
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 → LGA
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
25%
Return
LGA → SMF
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → LGA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 9:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
2,508 mi / 4,036 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Getting from LGA

Taxis from LGA to Midtown Manhattan cost $30–45 (flat rates do not apply from LGA; metered). Ride-shares pickup is on the lower level; fares to Midtown typically $35–55. Allow 30–60 minutes off-peak, 60–90 minutes during rush hour.The M60 Select Bus ($2.90) connects to the subway at multiple points and takes 45–70 minutes to Manhattan. Q70 Select Bus connects to the 7/E/F/M/R trains at Jackson Heights for additional subway access. Note that LGA has no direct subway or rail link as of 2026.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. LGA is one of the most disruption-prone major US airports. A combination of weather (nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, winter ice) and congested airspace drives delays year-round. Summer (June–August) afternoon thunderstorms cause frequent ground delays and can back up the eastern seaboard for hours.

Winter (December–February) brings snow and freezing rain events, with −5–4°C averages. Nor'easters typically cause 1–2 significant cancellation events per season. Spring and autumn are the most operationally stable periods. Connections through LGA require buffer time to absorb accumulated delays.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SMF–LGA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to New York route.
Route details
Distance2,508 mi / 4,036 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to LGA flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to LaGuardia Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 2,508 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SMF to LGA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, PDK, CVG, LAS, MCI, PSP, PDX, TYS, EWR, MIA, IAD, DTW, MSP, MDW, CLT, LAX, BNA, MCO, IAH, ATL, ORD, DAL, DFW, DEN, SLC, STL, IND, HOU and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New York is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
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 LGA

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to LGA ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,508 miles (4,036 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via AUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.