LAX → SMFUnited States → United States

Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento

373 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Los Angeles to Sacramento at a glance

373 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~34 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento (SMF) cover 373 miles (600 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 6 airlines flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

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Flying from Los Angeles to Sacramento covers 373 miles (600 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 6 airlines offer direct flights on this short-haul domestic route. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

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LAX (0 mi)SMF (373 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 373 miles. Direct carriers include AA, AS, DL, UA, US and WN.

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Airlines on this route

6 airlines fly Los Angeles → Sacramento. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AADirect
ASDirect
DLDirect
UADirect
USDirect
WNDirect
Baggage on Los Angeles → Sacramento: on this route, AA typically includes a carry-on, while AS and DL may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Los Angeles to Sacramento — quick answers

How far is Los Angeles from Sacramento by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento (SMF) is 373 miles (600 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

The average nonstop flight time from LAX to SMF is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

6 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, AS, DL, UA, US, WN. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Los Angeles → Sacramento

Route type
short-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~34 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Sacramento — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
6 airlines fly direct — rank 22 of 148 routes from Los Angeles
Airline network
UA: 72 destinations from LAX; AA: 70 destinations from LAX; DL: 59 destinations from LAX
Alternative origin airports
LGB (Long Beach, 17 mi); BUR (Burbank, 18 mi); SNA (Santa Ana, 36 mi)
Alternative destination airports
OAK (Oakland, 76 mi); SFO (San Francisco, 86 mi); SJC (San Jose, 94 mi)
Nearby destinations
Oakland, United States (76 mi); San Francisco, United States (86 mi); San Jose, United States (94 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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