Sacramento to San Antonio (SMF–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Sacramento to San Antonio
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,461 mi 3h 51m nonstop +2h ahead 52 1-stop hubs

SMF–SAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,461 miles in approximately 3h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 78% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,194
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.

Other ways to reach San Antonio from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric SMF→SAT STS→SAT SFO→SAT
Distance from SMF 67 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 5
Weekly flights 0 1 42
Flight time 3h 51m 3h 18m 3h 20m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
1,461 mi / 2,351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 51m.

SMF–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance1,461 mi / 2,351 km
Flight time3h 51m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 3h 51m. The route covers 1,461 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, SNA, AFW, APA, STS, MSY, TRM, BJC, ADS, SJC, PDX, SJD, PVR, MCI, OKC, IND, MLM, MEX, CVG, MKE, MSN, APF, MKC, TYS, CHO, MIA, MCO, IAH, DFW, EWR, DAL, LAX, PHX, SFO, GDL, BNA, LAS, SLC, BWI, DEN, SEA, MDW, SAN, CLT, JFK, MSP, ATL, STL, DTW, ORD, HOU and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Antonio is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Nearby alternatives include STS, 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 SAT

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines.

SMF to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to SAT ranges from 3 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,461 miles (2,351 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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