Sacramento (SMF) to Newark (EWR) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Sacramento International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, with about 6 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,500-mile flight takes about 5h 5m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,500 mi · 4,023 km
- Flight time
- 5h 5m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 90%
Airlines flying SMF to EWR
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 6 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER | 41,608 | 5h 5m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SMF to EWR flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 10:48pm and the last at 10:54pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1406United Airlines | 10:48pm | 7:04am | 21 | 76% |
| UA 2132United Airlines | 10:54pm | 7:06am | 10 | 71% |
Is SMF to EWR on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 283 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11pm were the most punctual (77%), those around 10pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 283 | 75% | 16 min | 2.8% |
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 | 31 | 4,837 | |
| September 2025 | 29 | 4,145 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 4,742 | |
| November 2025 | 29 | 4,245 | |
| December 2025 | 30 | 4,749 | |
| January 2026 | 5 | 840 | |
| March 2026 | 3 | 294 | |
| April 2026 | 29 | 3,442 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 4,691 | |
| June 2026 | 29 | 4,954 | |
| July 2026 | 28 | 4,669 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.