Sacramento to Madison (SMF–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Sacramento to Madison
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,701 mi 3h 56m nonstop +2h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

SMF–MSN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,701 miles in approximately 3h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–MSN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 84% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
496
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 Madison from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Metric SMF→MSN OAK→MSN SFO→MSN
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1 –
Flight time 3h 56m 3h 1m 2h 58m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Madison flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Madison flights · San Jose (SJC) to Madison flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 PM in Madison.
Distance & Flight Time
1,701 mi / 2,737 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 56m.
Facts

SMF–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Madison route.
Route details
Distance1,701 mi / 2,737 km
Flight time3h 56m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to MSN flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field take approximately 3h 56m. The route covers 1,701 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, BZN, VNY, BUR, SJC, DAL, SLC, IND, MKE, OKC, LGA, MDW, LAS, SFO, MSY, PSP, LAX, AUS, STL, BWI, BNA, IAD, TYS, SEA, MIA, ATL, MSP, CLT, MCO, ORD, EWR, DFW, DTW, PHX and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madison 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 MSN

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines.

SMF to MSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to MSN ranges from 3 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,701 miles (2,737 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).