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

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1,675 mi airlines 14/wk
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WN2241
WN Southwest
73H
8:25 AM
EDT T2
10:35 AM
PDT
4h 10m
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WN2113
WN Southwest
7M8
8:30 AM
EDT T2
10:45 AM
PDT
4h 15m
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WN3042
WN Southwest
73H
8:40 AM
EDT T2
10:50 AM
PDT
4h 10m
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WN1083
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
EDT T2
6:10 PM
PDT
4h 15m
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WN3033
WN Southwest
738
5:05 AM
PDT TB
10:45 AM
EDT
3h 40m
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WN4384
WN Southwest
7M8
12:20 PM
PDT TB
6:00 PM
EDT
3h 40m
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St Louis to Sacramento
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,675 mi 4h 10m nonstop -3h behind 33 1-stop hubs

STL–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,675 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 73H, 7M8, 7S7 4h10-4h15 73% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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, STL to SMF 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
4
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
MCI ~6h 35m SBA ~7h 3m BUR ~7h 20m OGD ~7h 35m PSP ~7h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,609
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
STL → SMF
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
96%
Return
SMF → STL
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays → SMF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
1,675 mi / 2,695 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m to 4h 15m.
Facts

STL–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,675 mi / 2,695 km
Flight time4h 10m to 4h 15m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STL to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 4h 10m to 4h 15m. The route covers 1,675 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from STL to SMF. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCI, SBA, BUR, OGD, PSP, CVG, OKC, PBI, SJD, DTW, SFO, MSP, IAD, BNA, CLT, LAX, ATL, AUS, BWI, IAH, DEN, SLC, EWR, DFW, ORD, LAS, PHX, SAN, SEA, DAL, MDW, HOU and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind St Louis.
Yes, return flights from SMF to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 STL to SMF

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

STL to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to SMF ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 15 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

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MCI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.