Sacramento to Portland (SMF–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2200
WN Southwest
738
4:59 AM
PDT TB
6:26 AM
MDT
0h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1375
WN Southwest
7M8
6:40 AM
PDT TB
8:10 AM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2947
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 AM
PDT TB
8:15 AM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA6651
HA Hawaiian
E75
8:13 AM
PDT TB
9:50 AM
MDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA6477
HA Hawaiian
E75
8:13 AM
PDT TB
9:50 AM
MDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI7620
FI Icelandair
E75L
8:13 AM
PDT TB
9:50 AM
MDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2095
AS Alaska
E75
8:13 AM
PDT TB
9:50 AM
MDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1049
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
PDT TB
11:45 AM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN873
WN Southwest
7M8
12:10 PM
PDT TB
1:40 PM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3291
WN Southwest
73H
12:55 PM
PDT TB
2:30 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2968
BA British
73J
2:57 PM
PDT TB
4:35 PM
MDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS748
AS Alaska
73J
3:11 PM
PDT TB
4:48 PM
MDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1036
WN Southwest
737
4:15 PM
PDT TB
5:50 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3190
WN Southwest
B38M
4:25 PM
PDT TB
6:00 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS751
AS Alaska
73H
6:56 PM
PDT TB
8:35 PM
MDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN162
WN Southwest
737
8:25 PM
PDT TB
10:00 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4359
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 PM
PDT TB
10:25 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2678
WN Southwest
738
5:00 AM
MDT
6:30 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1211
WN Southwest
7S7
5:40 AM
MDT
7:10 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN450
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 AM
MDT
7:30 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA6420
HA Hawaiian
7M9
7:30 AM
MDT
9:06 AM
PDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS672
AS Alaska
7M8
7:30 AM
MDT
9:06 AM
PDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AS178
AS Alaska
738
10:40 AM
MDT
12:23 PM
PDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1304
WN Southwest
7M8
11:34 AM
MDT
12:54 PM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN685
WN Southwest
7M8
11:45 AM
MDT
1:15 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1651
WN Southwest
7S7
12:45 PM
MDT
2:15 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2180
AS Alaska
E75L
5:35 PM
MDT
7:12 PM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS732
AS Alaska
73J
5:38 PM
MDT
7:20 PM
PDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN958
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 PM
MDT
8:40 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3718
WN Southwest
7M8
7:25 PM
MDT
8:55 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sacramento to Portland
6 carriers, 79 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 79 Flights/wk 479 mi 0h 27m nonstop +1h ahead 51 1-stop hubs

SMF–PDX is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 479 miles in approximately 0h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–PDX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 40 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 0h27-1h35 85%
AS Alaska Airlines 18 73H, 73J, E75 1h37-1h39 85% Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 73J 1h38 85% Oneworld
FI Icelandair 7 E75L 1h37 85%
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 E75 1h37 85%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 85% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS, WN
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS, BA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
E75 Embraer E175 – AS, HA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI + HA + WN (54 flights/wk, 68%)
Oneworld: AS + BA (25 flights/wk, 31%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 1%)
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 PDX direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
79
Outbound / wk
68
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,641
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 → PDX
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
75%
Return
PDX → SMF
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → PDX delays →

Other ways to reach Portland from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Airport.
Metric SMF→PDX SCK→PDX STS→PDX
Distance from SMF 59 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1 2
Weekly flights 79 1 14
Flight time 0h 27m 0h 25m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Portland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Portland is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · PDX: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 7:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
479 mi / 771 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 27m to 1h 39m.

SMF–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Portland route.
Route details
Distance479 mi / 771 km
Flight time0h 27m to 1h 39m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights79 out / 68 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to PDX flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Portland International Airport take approximately 0h 27m to 1h 39m. The route covers 479 miles.
There are approximately 79 nonstop flights per week from SMF to PDX. The return direction has about 68 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EAT, TRM, SBD, STS, BFI, OAK, CEC, SCF, MCI, CVG, HOU, SJD, MIA, PVR, AUS, KOA, IAD, MSP, LAX, SEA, AFW, BOI, SFO, LIH, LAS, PSP, IAH, SLC, DFW, SAN, PHX, GEG, DEN, BUR, EUG, GDL, ONT, SNA, ORD, MCO, MDW, ATL, YVR, CLT, HNL, EWR, BNA, DTW, OGG, SBA and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from PDX to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SCK, STS and OAK. 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 PDX

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Icelandair, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 79 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SMF to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to PDX ranges from 0 hours 27 minutes to 1 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 479 miles (771 km). There are approximately 79 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 147 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via EAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Stockton (SCK), Santa Rosa (STS) and Oakland (OAK).