Sacramento (SMF) to Detroit (DTW) flights
There were no regular nonstop flights from SMF to DTW in July 2026; the route was flown 199 times in the previous 12 months. The 2,013-mile flight takes about 4h 13m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,013 mi · 3,240 km
- Flight time
- 4h 13m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying SMF to DTW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air LinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737-800 | 28,274 | 4h 13m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
Is SMF to DTW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 90% of 171 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (90%), those around 11pm the least (90%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (81%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 171 | 90% | 13 min | 0% |
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
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 29 | 4,508 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 4,197 | |
| October 2025 | 30 | 4,422 | |
| November 2025 | 25 | 3,499 | |
| December 2025 | 1 | 174 | |
| March 2026 | 24 | 3,423 | |
| April 2026 | 29 | 3,827 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 4,224 | |
| June 2026 | 1 | 146 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.