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

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Van Nuys to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 355 mi 1h 1m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between VNY and SMF, connecting options are available through 24 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VNY to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
LGB ~3h 11m ONT ~3h 19m PSP ~3h 33m SAN ~3h 43m SFO ~3h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
354
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
VNY → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → VNY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Van Nuys

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric VNY→SMF BUR→SMF LAX→SMF
Distance from VNY – 8 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 11
Weekly flights 1 103 248
Flight time 1h 1m 1h 25m 1h 17m
Burbank (BUR) to Sacramento flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of VNY with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Van Nuys, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
355 mi / 571 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m.
Facts

VNY–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van Nuys to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance355 mi / 571 km
Flight time1h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: VNY
Full nameVan Nuys Airport
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 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 VNY to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Van Nuys Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 1h 1m. The route covers 355 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from VNY to SMF. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LGB, ONT, PSP, SAN, SFO, LAS, SLC, PHX, RIL, SJD, AUS, MSP, HOU, DAL, BNA, MDW, MCI, PBI, OGG, KOA, IAD, HNL, LIH and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SMF to VNY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, LAX and LGB. 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 VNY to SMF

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

VNY to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VNY to SMF ranges from 1 hours 1 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

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LGB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX) and Long Beach (LGB).