Direct flights from San Francisco to Sacramento
26 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from SFO to SMF.
Flight time: about 20m nonstop
Flying back? Sacramento → San Francisco · 27 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Francisco local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska ASA9726 | 6:40a | 19m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5220 | 8:25a | 16m | Daily |
| SkyWest SKW4790 | 12:05p | 16m | Daily |
| SkyWest SKW5796 | 6:33p | 16m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL1862 | 6:40p | 24m | Tue |
| United UAL1862 | 6:45p | 22m | Sat |
| United UAL1862 | 7:10p | 20m | Wed |
| United UAL1862 | 8:45p | 20m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
UnitedOther airports near San Francisco with nonstops to Sacramento
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| OAK — OaklandAlaska, Breeze Airways | 11 mi | 2 |
| SJC — San Jose | 30 mi | 1 |
The route
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Nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento (SMF)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has 26 nonstop flights a week to Sacramento (SMF), operated by Alaska and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SFO and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sacramento?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento (SMF) takes about 20m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Sacramento?
Driving from San Francisco to Sacramento takes about 1h 29m — roughly 88 miles — so the car is a real alternative on this route. The nonstop flight takes about 20m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Sacramento to San Francisco?
Yes — 27 nonstop flights a week from Sacramento (SMF) back to San Francisco (SFO) on United, based on recently observed departures.