Direct flights from San Francisco to Sacramento
25 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SFO to SMF.
Flight time: about 18m nonstop
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United SKW5220 | 8:42a | 16m | Tue |
| United SKW5220 | 8:56a | 16m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
| United SKW5220 | 9:58a | 16m | Fri |
| United SKW4790 | 12:28p | 16m | Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
| United SKW4790 | 12:45p | 16m | Mon |
| United SKW4790 | 1:22p | 19m | Fri |
| United SKW4790 | 1:31p | 16m | Thu |
| United SKW5796 | 6:46p | 16m | Sun |
| United UAL1862 | 6:52p | 24m | Sat |
| United SKW5796 | 6:56p | 18m | Mon, Fri |
| United UAL1862 | 7:03p | 18m | Tue |
| United SKW5796 | 7:10p | 16m | Thu |
| United UAL1862 | 9:04p | 25m | Mon |
| United UAL1862 | 9:23p | 18m | Fri |
| United UAL1862 | 9:31p | 24m | Thu |
| United UAL1862 | 10:02p | 25m | Sun |
| United UAL1862 | 10:25p | 20m | Wed |
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The route
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Nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento (SMF)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has 25 nonstop flights a week to Sacramento (SMF), operated by 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 18m 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 18m.