Sacramento (SMF) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 117 flights a week in July 2026. The 373-mile flight takes about 1h 31m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 373 mi · 600 km
- Flight time
- 1h 31m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying SMF to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 72 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ200 | 198,554 | 1h 35m |
| Southwest Airlines | 36 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 180,625 | 1h 23m |
| Frontier Airlines | 7 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 35,139 | 1h 31m |
| Delta Air Lines | 2 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800 | 6,440 | 1h 27m |
| United AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 18,948 | 1h 32m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SMF to LAX flight schedule
33 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 14 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:10am and the last at 10:10pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 657Southwest Airlines | 6:10am | 7:40am | 4 | n/a |
| DL 3969Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:22am | 8:00am | 31 | 94% |
| WN 1627Southwest Airlines | 6:45am | 8:15am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 1221Southwest Airlines | 6:50am | 8:20am | 8 | n/a |
| AA 6265American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:00am | 8:45am | 27 | 90% |
| UA 5390United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:45am | 9:29am | 20 | 86% |
| WN 4562Southwest Airlines | 8:30am | 10:00am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2366Southwest Airlines | 9:15am | 10:45am | 12 | 100% |
| DL 3700Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:21am | 10:59am | 26 | 90% |
| DL 1420Delta Air Lines | 9:27am | 10:59am | 4 | n/a |
| AA 6348American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:05am | 11:46am | 4 | 84% |
| UA 5220United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:13am | 12:05pm | 10 | 98% |
| UA 6021United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:14am | 12:00pm | 21 | 93% |
| AA 6279American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:13am | 12:53pm | 27 | 96% |
| DL 3755Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:21am | 1:01pm | 31 | 94% |
| WN 2224Southwest Airlines | 11:55am | 1:25pm | 9 | n/a |
| WN 1591Southwest Airlines | 1:05pm | 2:35pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 660Southwest Airlines | 1:20pm | 2:50pm | 4 | n/a |
| DL 3812Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 2:08pm | 3:46pm | 26 | 92% |
| DL 2212Delta Air Lines | 2:23pm | 3:51pm | 5 | 94% |
| WN 3705Southwest Airlines | 3:00pm | 4:30pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 1672Southwest Airlines | 3:40pm | 5:10pm | 4 | n/a |
| UA 5259United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:05pm | 5:50pm | 16 | 100% |
| WN 1567Southwest Airlines | 4:15pm | 5:45pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2039Southwest Airlines | 5:25pm | 6:55pm | 20 | 80% |
| WN 3707Southwest Airlines | 6:05pm | 7:35pm | 16 | 69% |
| DL 3712Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:45pm | 8:30pm | 31 | 90% |
| UA 5628United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:47pm | 8:39pm | 24 | 93% |
| AA 6278American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:04pm | 8:45pm | 23 | 78% |
| F9 3316Frontier Airlines | 7:44pm | 9:20pm | 25 | 71% |
| WN 1984Southwest Airlines | 8:00pm | 9:30pm | 12 | 75% |
| DL 3759Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:40pm | 10:35pm | 27 | 88% |
| WN 1719Southwest Airlines | 10:10pm | 11:35pm | 4 | n/a |
Is SMF to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 86% of 5,717 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (94%), those around 5pm the least (74%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 2,050 | 92% | 7 min | 0.1% |
| Southwest Airlines | 1,660 | 77% | 12 min | 0.3% |
| American Airlines | 914 | 86% | 15 min | 1% |
| United Airlines | 851 | 91% | 8 min | 0.4% |
| Frontier Airlines | 242 | 73% | 18 min | 2.5% |
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 | 891 | 94% | |
| 7am to 8am | 410 | 87% | |
| 8am to 9am | 129 | 91% | |
| 9am to 10am | 398 | 90% | |
| 10am to 11am | 446 | 89% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 486 | 90% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 180 | 81% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 162 | 92% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 444 | 85% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 183 | 75% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 283 | 82% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 354 | 74% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 418 | 84% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 379 | 78% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 435 | 79% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 471 | 33,335 | |
| September 2025 | 460 | 34,638 | |
| October 2025 | 517 | 40,969 | |
| November 2025 | 447 | 34,427 | |
| December 2025 | 433 | 34,890 | |
| January 2026 | 419 | 29,912 | |
| February 2026 | 402 | 30,734 | |
| March 2026 | 449 | 37,417 | |
| April 2026 | 468 | 37,859 | |
| May 2026 | 526 | 45,202 | |
| June 2026 | 521 | 42,383 | |
| July 2026 | 517 | 37,940 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.