Direct flights from Sacramento to San Francisco
28 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SMF to SFO.
Flight time: about 16m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Sacramento local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL1329 | 6:32a | 29m | Fri |
| United UAL1329 | 6:42a | 30m | Mon–Thu |
| United UAL1329 | 6:46a | 29m | Sat |
| United UAL1329 | 8:07a | 31m | Sun |
| United SKW5248 | 12:02p | 16m | Tue–Wed |
| United SKW5248 | 12:09p | 16m | Sat |
| United SKW5248 | 12:22p | 16m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| United SKW5248 | 12:37p | 16m | Sun |
| United SKW5323 | 2:06p | 16m | Wed |
| United SKW5323 | 2:19p | 15m | Sun |
| United SKW5323 | 2:34p | 16m | Sat |
| United SKW5323 | 2:42p | 16m | Tue |
| United SKW5323 | 2:45p | 25m | Thu |
| United SKW5323 | 3:17p | 16m | Mon |
| United SKW5323 | 6:23p | 16m | Fri |
| United SKW4748 | 7:18p | 29m | Mon |
| United SKW4748 | 7:32p | 23m | Thu–Fri |
| United SKW5961 | 8:27p | 1h1m | Thu |
| United SKW5961 | 8:39p | 16m | Fri |
| United SKW4748 | 8:48p | 24m | Sun |
| United SKW5961 | 9:54p | 16m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to San Francisco (SFO)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has 28 nonstop flights a week to San Francisco (SFO), operated by United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SMF and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to San Francisco?
The nonstop flight from Sacramento (SMF) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 16m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to San Francisco?
Driving from Sacramento to San Francisco takes about 1h 29m — roughly 88 miles — so the car is a real alternative on this route. The nonstop flight takes about 16m.