Toronto to Sacramento (YYZ–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,185 mi airlines charter/private
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 57m DLWS AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento flights
DEN Denver 7h 3m ACOSSN ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 10m ACPDSYB F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 22m ACEJMLXJ ACAVUA San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento flights
ORD Chicago 7h 28m AAACAS AALXQR Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento flights
SAN San Diego 7h 29m AC ASJLWN San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 33m AAACEJA AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
BNA Nashville 7h 38m ACASPUA WN Nashville (BNA) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 42m ACPDTS AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 45m AAACAS AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Toronto to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,185 mi 5h 25m nonstop -3h behind

YYZ–SMF had nonstop service from Air Canada and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,185 miles in 5h 25m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YYZ–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 0 35% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 0 35% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,982
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
YYZ → SMF
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
68%
Return
SMF → YYZ
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYZ delays → SMF delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
2,185 mi / 3,517 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Getting to YYZ

The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.

Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.

YYZ–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,185 mi / 3,517 km
Flight time5h 25m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYZ
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYZ to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take about 5h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 2,185 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from YYZ to SMF: Air Canada and Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City, Denver and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SMF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Toronto.
Yes, return flights from SMF to YYZ 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 YYZ to SMF

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) had nonstop service from Air Canada and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YYZ to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYZ to SMF is about 5 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,185 miles (3,517 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.