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

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1,675 mi airlines 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 2h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN3033
WN Southwest
738
5:05 AM
PDT TB
10:45 AM
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4384
WN Southwest
7M8
12:20 PM
PDT TB
6:00 PM
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2241
WN Southwest
73H
8:25 AM
EDT T2
10:35 AM
PDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2113
WN Southwest
7M8
8:30 AM
EDT T2
10:45 AM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3042
WN Southwest
73H
8:40 AM
EDT T2
10:50 AM
PDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1083
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
EDT T2
6:10 PM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Sacramento to St Louis
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,675 mi 3h 40m nonstop +3h ahead 38 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, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 738, 7M8 3h40 81%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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 STL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,672
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 → STL
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
82%
Return
STL → SMF
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → STL delays →

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 4 1
Weekly flights 14 33 1
Flight time 3h 40m 2h 24m 2h 27m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
St Louis is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · STL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 9:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,675 mi / 2,695 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m.

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+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m

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 14 nonstop flights per week from SMF to STL. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, BUR, PSP, AFW, MCI, SBD, IND, CGF, LGA, PDK, MIA, BWI, MDW, CLT, IAH, EWR, LAX, SLC, DAL, ORD, ATL, PHX, DFW, BNA, MCO, DEN, LAS, SFO, DTW, PVR, SEA, MSP, SAN, HOU, AUS, IAD, CVG and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
St Louis is 3 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.
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 STL

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well 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 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 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 San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).