Sacramento (SMF) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Sacramento International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, with about 33 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,431-mile flight takes about 3h 17m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,431 mi · 2,303 km
- Flight time
- 3h 17m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 89%
Airlines flying SMF to DFW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 33 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 261,439 | 3h 17m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SMF to DFW flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:31am and the last at 11:45pm. 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 1544American Airlines | 5:31am | 10:59am | 31 | 90% |
| AA 1021American Airlines | 6:44am | 12:10pm | 31 | 86% |
| AA 2081American Airlines | 11:00am | 4:30pm | 27 | 82% |
| AA 2633American Airlines | 11:02am | 4:35pm | 4 | 76% |
| AA 2634American Airlines | 2:55pm | 8:28pm | 4 | 60% |
| AA 2078American Airlines | 2:59pm | 8:30pm | 26 | 75% |
| AA 3314American Airlines | 11:45pm | 5:04am | 4 | 72% |
Is SMF to DFW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 81% of 1,601 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (91%), those around 2pm the least (70%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,601 | 81% | 19 min | 2.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 133 | 85% | |
| 6am to 7am | 336 | 91% | |
| 7am to 8am | 83 | 80% | |
| 8am to 9am | 177 | 88% | |
| 10am to 11am | 36 | 89% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 311 | 78% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 320 | 70% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 37 | 85% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 168 | 80% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 152 | 26,209 | |
| September 2025 | 119 | 20,379 | |
| October 2025 | 142 | 24,704 | |
| November 2025 | 124 | 20,371 | |
| December 2025 | 137 | 23,274 | |
| January 2026 | 117 | 18,456 | |
| February 2026 | 110 | 17,471 | |
| March 2026 | 131 | 21,745 | |
| April 2026 | 132 | 21,188 | |
| May 2026 | 136 | 21,576 | |
| June 2026 | 127 | 21,804 | |
| July 2026 | 147 | 24,262 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.