Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,428

miles

2,298

kilometers

1,241

nautical miles

🕐 3h 13m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (293°)

Direction

🌍 -2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,428	+857	2,285 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,428	+857	2,285 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,428	+714	2,142 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,428	+714	2,142 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,428	+1,428	2,856 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,428	+714	2,142 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Sacramento, your watch will be 2 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DFW to SMF route connects Dallas-Fort Worth, United States with Sacramento, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,428 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NW bearing of 293° from Dallas-Fort Worth. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DFW

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) serves Dallas-Fort Worth, United States.

🛬 About SMF

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) serves Sacramento, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 1,428 miles (2,298 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DFW to SMF typically take around 3h 13m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,428 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.