Sacramento to Milwaukee (SMF–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Sacramento to Milwaukee
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,774 mi 3h 29m nonstop +2h ahead 50 1-stop hubs

SMF–MKE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,774 miles in approximately 3h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–MKE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 66% 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 MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,071
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric SMF→MKE OAK→MKE SFO→MKE
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – 1
Flight time 3h 29m 3h 12m 3h 48m
Departure OTP 66% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Milwaukee flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Milwaukee flights · San Jose (SJC) to Milwaukee flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Milwaukee is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · MKE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
1,774 mi / 2,855 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 29m.
Facts

SMF–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance1,774 mi / 2,855 km
Flight time3h 29m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take approximately 3h 29m. The route covers 1,774 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SMF to MKE.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BJC, BZN, OAK, AFW, APA, TRM, SJC, VNY, LGA, MSN, BOI, SBA, MCI, PDX, SCF, EUG, SAT, LAX, SFO, HOU, OKC, TYS, DAL, PVR, BDL, APF, STL, MIA, BWI, ATL, SLC, MCO, DFW, MSP, SEA, MDW, IAH, PHX, CLT, DEN, EWR, BNA, ORD, LAS, JFK, DTW, SAN, IND, AUS and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Milwaukee is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MKE

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

SMF to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to MKE ranges from 3 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,774 miles (2,855 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).