San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento (SMF)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 86
miles
138
kilometers
74
nautical miles
🕐 40 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 NE (30°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 86 | 138 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 86 | 138 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 86 | 129 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 86 | 129 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 86 | 172 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 86 | 129 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 San Francisco and Sacramento earns you 172 base miles - that's 1% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The SFO to SMF route connects San Francisco, United States with Sacramento, United States. This short-haul flight covers 86 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NE bearing of 30° from San Francisco.
🛫 About SFO
San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.
🛬 About SMF
Sacramento International Airport
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) serves Sacramento, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 86 miles (138 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SFO to SMF typically take around 40 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 86 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.