Sacramento to Morelia (SMF–MLM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,789 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Y47945+1
Y4 Volaris
A20N
1:40 AM
PDT TB
6:36 AM
CST
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y47944+1
Y4 Volaris
320
7:46 PM
CST T1
11:00 PM
PDT
4h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96944cs
F9 Frontier
A20N
7:51 PM
CST T1
11:00 PM
PDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
LAX Los Angeles 6h 41m AAACAF F9Y4 Los Angeles (LAX) to Morelia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 36m AAAYBA AABAF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Morelia flights
ORD Chicago 9h 34m AAACLH F9Y4 Chicago (ORD) to Morelia flights
MDW Chicago 10h 26m WN F9Y4 Chicago (MDW) to Morelia flights
IAH Houston 11h 48m UAVA ACUAY4 Houston (IAH) to Morelia flights
SJC San Jose ~6h 3m F9Y4 San Jose (SJC) to Morelia flights
ONT Ontario ~6h 4m WN F9 Ontario (ONT) to Morelia flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta ~6h 14m WN Y4 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Morelia flights
MEX Mexico City ~6h 39m AM Mexico City (MEX) to Morelia flights
HOU Houston ~6h 59m WN Houston (HOU) to Morelia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sacramento to Morelia
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,789 mi 3h 56m nonstop +1h ahead

SMF–MLM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,789 miles in approximately 3h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–MLM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 4 A20N 3h56 80%
Aircraft on this route
A20N Airbus A320neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMF to MLM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to MLM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
373
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SMF → MLM
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
MLM → 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 →

Other ways to reach Morelia from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport.
Metric SMF→MLM SJC→MLM
Distance from SMF 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 4 8
Flight time 3h 56m 3h 53m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Morelia is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · MLM: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 7:00 PM in Morelia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,789 mi / 2,879 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 56m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

SMF–MLM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Morelia route.
Route details
Distance1,789 mi / 2,879 km
Flight time3h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: MLM
IATA / ICAOMLM / MMMM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation6,033 ft / 1,839 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to MLM flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport take about 3h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 1,789 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SMF to MLM: Volaris.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare.
Morelia is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from MLM to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 MLM

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to MLM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to MLM is about 3 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,789 miles (2,879 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).