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Flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento
There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 6h 51m door to door (431 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 51m
Philadelphia to Sacramento at a glance
Fastest journey6h 51mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Philadelphia 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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PHL Denver (DEN) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sun11:15 PHL12:56 DEN0h 49m connection13:45 DEN15:06 SACUnited Airlines
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PHL Chicago (ORD) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Sun20:00 PHL20:58 ORD0h 47m connection21:45 ORD23:58 SACUnited Airlines
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PHL Atlanta (ATL) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon06:45 PHL08:27 ATL0h 48m connection09:15 ATL10:52 SACDelta Air Lines
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PHL Dallas (DFW) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sat16:45 PHL18:49 DFW0h 56m connection19:45 DFW21:07 SACAmerican Airlines
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PHL Phoenix (PHX) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air
Wed07:15 PHL08:51 PHX1h 09m connection10:00 PHX11:48 SACAmerican Airlines
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PHL Seattle (SEA) SAC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest
Fri07:30 PHL10:03 SEA1h 57m connection12:00 SEA13:43 SACAlaska Airlines
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
- 3,946 km2,450 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 51mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hSacramento vs Philadelphia
- Currency in Sacramento
- USD
- Airports
- PHL, TTN → SMF
Flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago and Atlanta. 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 Philadelphia to Sacramento?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,946 km.
Where do you change planes between Philadelphia and Sacramento?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL) and Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Philadelphia and Sacramento?
Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN). Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Sacramento?
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.





