Sacramento to St Louis (SMF–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN153
WN Southwest
7S7
11:35 AM
PDT TB
5:15 PM
CDT
3h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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WN4384
WN Southwest
7M8
12:20 PM
PDT TB
6:00 PM
CDT
3h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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WN2113
WN Southwest
7M8
8:25 AM
CDT T2
10:40 AM
PDT
4h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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WN1083
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
CDT T2
6:10 PM
PDT
4h 15m
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Sacramento to St Louis
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,675 mi 3h 40m nonstop +2h ahead 57 1-stop hubs

SMF–STL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,675 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 7M8, 7S7 3h40 96% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMF to STL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,602
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 St Louis from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Metric SMF→STL SFO→STL SJC→STL
Distance from SMF – 86 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 2
Weekly flights 8 26 1
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 27m 3h 3m
Departure OTP 96% – –
San Francisco (SFO) to St Louis flights · San Jose (SJC) to St Louis flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,675 mi / 2,695 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m.
Facts

SMF–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance1,675 mi / 2,695 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,675 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from SMF to STL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UDD, BZN, PSP, ABQ, SJC, SCF, MKC, VNY, YEG, MCI, SBD, LGB, YVR, MSY, CGF, CVG, LGA, SNA, BUR, AFW, MKE, CHO, SAT, AVL, SJD, BDL, APF, PVR, JFK, MIA, IAD, HOU, MDW, BWI, LAX, SEA, IAH, EWR, DFW, SFO, MCO, LAS, CLT, SLC, PHX, MSP, ORD, BNA, DEN, DAL, DTW, ATL, SAN, PDX, AUS, OKC and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
St Louis is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from STL to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 STL

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to STL ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,675 miles (2,695 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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