Philadelphia (PHL) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,452
miles
3,946
kilometers
2,131
nautical miles

🕐 5h 10m
Flight Time
🧭 W (283°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,452 3,923
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,452 3,923
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,452 3,678
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,452 3,678
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,452 4,904
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,452 3,678
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?

A round trip between Philadelphia and Sacramento earns you 4,904 base miles - that's 20% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The PHL to SMF route connects Philadelphia, United States with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,452 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 283° from Philadelphia. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.

🛬 About SMF

Sacramento International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Philadelphia International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2,452 miles (3,946 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PHL to SMF typically take around 5h 10m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,452 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.