Sacramento to Van Nuys (SMF–VNY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Sacramento to Van Nuys
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 355 mi 0h 55m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SMF and VNY, connecting options are available through 34 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to VNY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
BUR ~3h 11m STS ~3h 16m TRM ~3h 17m SNA ~3h 27m PSP ~3h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
390
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SMF → VNY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
VNY → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Van Nuys from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Van Nuys Airport.
Metric SMF→VNY STS→VNY OAK→VNY
Distance from SMF – 67 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 5
Weekly flights 1 1 2
Flight time 0h 55m 1h 3m 0h 48m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Santa Rosa (STS) to Van Nuys flights · Oakland (OAK) to Van Nuys flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Van Nuys flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Van Nuys Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Van Nuys is 0 hours the same as Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · VNY: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in Van Nuys.
Distance & Flight Time
355 mi / 571 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m.
Facts

SMF–VNY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Van Nuys route.
Route details
Distance355 mi / 571 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: VNY
Full nameVan Nuys Airport
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to VNY flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Van Nuys Airport take approximately 0h 55m. The route covers 355 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SMF to VNY. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUR, STS, TRM, SNA, PSP, OAK, LAS, SCF, SFO, RDD, PHX, SLC, PDX, DEN, YVR, BFI, AUS, SJD, DAL, ADS, HOU, IND, LGA, MDW, MCI, BNA, ORD, IAD, MCO, HNL, KOA, BWI, MIA and OGG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from VNY to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STS, OAK and SFO. 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 VNY

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SMF to VNY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to VNY ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 355 miles (571 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Rosa (STS), Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).