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

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1,789 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
Y47945
Y4 Volaris
320
11:59 PM
PDT TB
4:58 AM+1
CST
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96944
F9 Frontier
320
6:48 PM
CST
10:30 PM
PDT
4h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y47944
Y4 Volaris
320
6:48 PM
CST
10:30 PM
PDT
4h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sacramento to Morelia
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,789 mi 3h 59m nonstop +1h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

SMF–MLM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,789 miles in approximately 3h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–MLM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 7 320 3h59 73%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (7 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
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to MLM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
378
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
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
MLM → SMF
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
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 7 8
Flight time 3h 59m 3h 45m
Departure OTP 73%
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 59m.
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 59m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
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 approximately 3h 59m. The route covers 1,789 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Volaris.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SMF to MLM. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVR, HOU, MEX, IAH, ONT, LAX, MDW, DFW and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to MLM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to MLM ranges from 3 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,789 miles (2,879 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PVR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).