Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento (SMF) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, with about 33 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,431-mile flight takes about 3h 35m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,431 mi · 2,303 km
- Flight time
- 3h 35m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 90%
Airlines flying DFW to SMF
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 33 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 266,488 | 3h 35m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DFW to SMF flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:30am and the last at 9:37pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2633American Airlines | 8:30am | 10:08am | 4 | 82% |
| AA 2081American Airlines | 8:35am | 10:10am | 27 | 86% |
| AA 2078American Airlines | 12:20pm | 1:55pm | 27 | 80% |
| AA 2634American Airlines | 12:24pm | 2:02pm | 4 | 70% |
| AA 651American Airlines | 4:35pm | 6:08pm | 31 | 58% |
| AA 3314American Airlines | 8:59pm | 10:33pm | 4 | 60% |
| AA 509American Airlines | 9:37pm | 11:10pm | 31 | 48% |
Is DFW to SMF on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 69% of 1,603 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (83%), those around 10pm the least (46%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,603 | 69% | 24 min | 2.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 345 | 83% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 259 | 75% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 106 | 79% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 163 | 54% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 153 | 62% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 53 | 67% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 100 | 68% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 234 | 61% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 142 | 46% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 152 | 25,577 | |
| September 2025 | 121 | 20,820 | |
| October 2025 | 143 | 24,616 | |
| November 2025 | 125 | 20,356 | |
| December 2025 | 137 | 23,653 | |
| January 2026 | 116 | 19,553 | |
| February 2026 | 113 | 18,405 | |
| March 2026 | 134 | 20,693 | |
| April 2026 | 135 | 22,198 | |
| May 2026 | 139 | 23,098 | |
| June 2026 | 131 | 22,182 | |
| July 2026 | 148 | 25,413 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.