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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sacramento?

SFOSan Francisco
SMFSacramento
Flight Time
39 min
Distance
138km

86 miles

Departure
02:51
Arrival
03:30
From

SFOSan Francisco

San Francisco International Airport

Departure 02:51 · America/Los_Angeles

To

SMFSacramento

Sacramento International Airport

Arrival 03:30 · America/Los_Angeles

Route Details

The flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Sacramento covers a distance of approximately 138 kilometers (86 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 39 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Arrival Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sacramento?

A direct flight from San Francisco to Sacramento takes around 39 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from San Francisco to Sacramento?

The distance from San Francisco to Sacramento is about 138 kilometers (86 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from San Francisco to Sacramento?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 39 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Sacramento to San Francisco.