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

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355 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 32m ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
OKC Oklahoma City ~8h 7m → Oklahoma City (OKC) to Van Nuys flights
BWI Baltimore ~11h 19m WN → JD Baltimore (BWI) to Van Nuys flights
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Sacramento to Van Nuys
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
355 mi 0h 58m nonstop

SMF–VNY has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Van Nuys (VNY) Van Nuys to Sacramento flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to VNY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
OKC ~8h 7m BWI ~11h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
VNY → SMF
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
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 CCR→VNY STS→VNY
Distance from SMF – 55 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 5
Weekly flights ~1 – 1
Flight time 0h 58m 0h 46m 0h 56m
Departure OTP 56% – –
Concord (CCR) to Van Nuys flights · Santa Rosa (STS) to Van Nuys flights · Oakland (OAK) 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 58m gate to gate.
Facts

SMF–VNY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Van Nuys route.
Route details
Distance355 mi / 571 km
Flight time0h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 355 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from VNY to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CCR, 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 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 is about 0 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 355 miles (571 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (CCR), Santa Rosa (STS) and Oakland (OAK).