Flights from San Francisco Airport SFO to Sacramento Airport SMF

Q: How long does the flight from San Francisco to Sacramento to take?

The flight from San Francisco to Sacramento takes24 Minutes.

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Flights are available to San Francisco International from Sacramento International with a choice of 8 airliners, Lufthansa, Emirates, Avianca, All Nippon Airways, Virgin Australia, United Express, Air New Zealand and Air Canada. The distance covered when flying from San Francisco International to Sacramento International United States is 138 Km (86 Miles) with the travel time being around 24 Minutes. SFO is the Airport code for San Francisco International and SMF is for Sacramento International United States.

Ticket prices are normally at a premium at weekends and can vary also with the time of day. It is normally worth booking flights well in advance if possible to get the best deal to Sacramento International United States perhaps midweek or late evening. Flights to Sacramento International United States normally go up in price the nearer the travel date, so it would be advisable to book as early as possible.

If you plan on flying to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

If you are renting a car at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

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Below you will see all the airlines that fly from San Francisco International (SFO) to Sacramento International (SMF) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Virgin Australia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	08:25	17:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
United Express	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	08:25	17:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	08:25	17:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Canada	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	08:25	17:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	16:10	17:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Emirates	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	16:10	17:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Avianca	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	08:25	09:22	VIEW FLIGHTS
All Nippon Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	16:10	17:10	VIEW FLIGHTS

The greatest amount of direct flights offered from San Francisco International to Sacramento International United States are by Virgin Australia with around 14 flights a week. The earliest flight is available at 08:25 and the latest flights at 17:10 with the most popular flight number being VA8261 and VA8263.

virginaustralia.com.au is available for information regarding booking flights etc with Virgin Australia.

Please see below the times of flights. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

08:25

Airline	FlightNo
United Express	UA5683

09:22

Airline	FlightNo
Air New Zealand	NZ9695
Air Canada	AC4360
Virgin Australia	VA8261
Avianca	AV2066

17:10

Airline	FlightNo
Air New Zealand	NZ9697
Air Canada	AC4534
All Nippon Airways	NH7388
Lufthansa	LH9400
Virgin Australia	VA8263
Emirates	EK6386
United Express	UA5682

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Tuesday

08:25

Airline	FlightNo
Air New Zealand	NZ9695
Air Canada	AC4360
Virgin Australia	VA8261
Avianca	AV2066

09:22

Airline	FlightNo
United Express	UA5683

16:10

Airline	FlightNo
Air New Zealand	NZ9697
Air Canada	AC4534
All Nippon Airways	NH7388
Lufthansa	LH9400
Emirates	EK6386
United Express	UA5682

17:10

Airline	FlightNo
Virgin Australia	VA8263

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Wednesday

08:25

Airline	FlightNo
Air Canada	AC4360
Virgin Australia	VA8261

09:22

Airline	FlightNo
Air New Zealand	NZ9695
Avianca	AV2066
United Express	UA5683

16:10

Airline	FlightNo
United Express	UA5682

17:10

Airline	FlightNo
Air New Zealand	NZ9697
Air Canada	AC4534
All Nippon Airways	NH7388
Lufthansa	LH9400
Virgin Australia	VA8263
Emirates	EK6386

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Thursday

08:25

Airline	FlightNo
Air New Zealand	NZ9695
Air Canada	AC4360
Virgin Australia	VA8261
Avianca	AV2066

09:22

Airline	FlightNo
United Express	UA5683

16:10

Airline	FlightNo
Air New Zealand	NZ9697
Air Canada	AC4534
Lufthansa	LH9400
Emirates	EK6386

17:10

Airline	FlightNo
All Nippon Airways	NH7388
Virgin Australia	VA8263
United Express	UA5682

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Friday

09:22

Airline	FlightNo
Air New Zealand	NZ9695
Air Canada	AC4360
Virgin Australia	VA8261
Avianca	AV2066
United Express	UA5683

16:10

Airline	FlightNo
United Express	UA5682

17:10

Airline	FlightNo
Air New Zealand	NZ9697
Air Canada	AC4534
All Nippon Airways	NH7388
Lufthansa	LH9400
Virgin Australia	VA8263
Emirates	EK6386

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Saturday

08:25

Airline	FlightNo
United Express	UA5683

09:22

Airline	FlightNo
Air New Zealand	NZ9695
Air Canada	AC4360
Virgin Australia	VA8261
Avianca	AV2066

17:10

Airline	FlightNo
Air New Zealand	NZ9697
Air Canada	AC4534
All Nippon Airways	NH7388
Lufthansa	LH9400
Virgin Australia	VA8263
Emirates	EK6386
United Express	UA5682

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Sunday

09:22

Airline	FlightNo
Air New Zealand	NZ9695
Air Canada	AC4360
Virgin Australia	VA8261
Avianca	AV2066
United Express	UA5683

17:10

Airline	FlightNo
Air New Zealand	NZ9697
Air Canada	AC4534
All Nippon Airways	NH7388
Lufthansa	LH9400
Virgin Australia	VA8263
Emirates	EK6386
United Express	UA5682

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You may also have a choice of an alternative airport when it comes to flying from San Francisco International and arriving at Sacramento International. You can find details of this below.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Distance	Flying Time
Chico to Sacramento	125 km (78 miles)	22 Minutes
Sacramento Mather to Sacramento	30 km (19 miles)	5 Minutes
Oakland to Sacramento	122 km (76 miles)	21 Minutes
Mineta San Jose to Sacramento	151 km (94 miles)	27 Minutes
Ukiah to Sacramento	147 km (91 miles)	26 Minutes

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Flight Price FAQ - San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento (SMF)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Sacramento SMF?

The cheapest direct flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Sacramento SMF is £212.23 ($266 €246.70)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from San Francisco SFO to Sacramento SMF?

The cheapest direct return flight from San Francisco SFO to Sacramento SMF is £126.06 ($158 €146.54)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Sacramento SMF?

The cheapest flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Sacramento SMF is £137.23 ($172 €159.52)

£137.23

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What is the cheapest return flight from San Francisco SFO to Sacramento SMF?

The cheapest return flight from San Francisco SFO to Sacramento SMF is £121.27 ($152 €140.97)

£121.27

$152 | €140.97

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Flight Info FAQ - San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento (SMF)

Who flies from San Francisco to Sacramento?

The following airlines fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento (SMF): Air Canada, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Avianca, Emirates, Lufthansa, United Express, Virgin Australia.

How far is the flight from San Francisco to Sacramento?

The flight from San Francisco to Sacramento is 138KM or 86 miles.

How long does the flight from San Francisco to Sacramento to take?

The flight from San Francisco to Sacramento takes 24 Minutes.

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