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Flights from Gainesville to Sacramento

There are no direct flights from Gainesville to Sacramento. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 6h 37m door to door (31 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 37m
GNVSMFATL

Gainesville to Sacramento at a glance

Fastest journey6h 37mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Gainesville 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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GNV Atlanta (ATL) SAC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Thu19:00 GNV19:57 ATL1h 03m connection21:00 ATL22:37 SACDelta Air Lines
31 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 37m
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GNV Charlotte (CLT) SAC
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 47m
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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
3,709 km2,303 miles
Journey time
6h 37mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSacramento vs Gainesville
Currency in Sacramento
USD
Airports
GNV → SMF

Flights from Gainesville to Sacramento: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Gainesville to Sacramento?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta and Charlotte. 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 Gainesville to Sacramento?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,709 km.
Where do you change planes between Gainesville and Sacramento?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Gainesville and Sacramento?
Gainesville: Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV). Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
What is the time difference between Gainesville and Sacramento?
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Gainesville.

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