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Flights from Columbus to Sacramento

There are no direct flights from Columbus to Sacramento. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 5h 47m door to door (207 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 47m
CMHSMFORD

Columbus to Sacramento at a glance

Fastest journey5h 47mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Columbus to Sacramento

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CMH Denver (DEN) SAC
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon13:00 CMH13:43 DEN0h 47m connection14:30 DEN15:47 SACSouthwest Airlines
25 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 47m
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CMH Chicago (ORD) SAC
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Tue08:45 CMH08:53 ORD0h 52m connection09:45 ORD11:58 SACUnited Airlines
51 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 13m
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CMH Phoenix (PHX) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air
Sat08:15 CMH09:03 PHX0h 57m connection10:00 PHX11:43 SACSouthwest Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 28m
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CMH Atlanta (ATL) SAC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon07:15 CMH08:29 ATL0h 46m connection09:15 ATL10:52 SACDelta Air Lines
62 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 37m
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CMH Dallas (DFW) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Wed06:15 CMH07:32 DFW0h 58m connection08:30 DFW09:52 SACAmerican Airlines
39 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 37m
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CMH Minneapolis (MSP) SAC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon07:15 CMH07:58 MSP2h 32m connection10:30 MSP12:07 SACDelta Air Lines
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 52m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,291 km2,044 miles
Journey time
5h 47mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSacramento vs Columbus
Currency in Sacramento
USD
Airports
CMH, LCK → SMF

Flights from Columbus to Sacramento: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus to Sacramento?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago and Phoenix. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Sacramento?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,291 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Sacramento?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), Phoenix (PHX) and Atlanta (ATL). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Sacramento?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Sacramento?
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Columbus.

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