Sacramento (SMF) to Atlanta (ATL) flights
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Sacramento International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with about 20 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,092-mile flight takes about 4h 21m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,092 mi · 3,367 km
- Flight time
- 4h 21m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 89%
Airlines flying SMF to ATL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 20 | Boeing 737-900ER | 158,103 | 4h 21m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SMF to ATL flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:56am and the last at 10:14pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 741Delta Air Lines | 6:56am | 2:33pm | 31 | 92% |
| DL 904Delta Air Lines | 12:16pm | 8:00pm | 31 | 92% |
| DL 408Delta Air Lines | 10:14pm | 5:45am | 16 | 94% |
Is SMF to ATL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 93% of 1,007 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10pm were the most punctual (95%), those around 6am the least (90%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (64%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,007 | 93% | 7 min | 1.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 78 | 90% | |
| 7am to 8am | 287 | 93% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 364 | 92% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 278 | 95% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 80 | 13,040 | |
| September 2025 | 76 | 12,249 | |
| October 2025 | 85 | 14,029 | |
| November 2025 | 75 | 11,685 | |
| December 2025 | 84 | 13,520 | |
| January 2026 | 84 | 12,645 | |
| February 2026 | 78 | 11,939 | |
| March 2026 | 83 | 13,504 | |
| April 2026 | 85 | 12,937 | |
| May 2026 | 87 | 13,973 | |
| June 2026 | 86 | 14,292 | |
| July 2026 | 88 | 14,290 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.