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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
PHLSMFDEN

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
71 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 51m
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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
121 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 58m
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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
107 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 07m
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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
71 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 22m
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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
33 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 33m
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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
28 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 13m
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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
3,946 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.

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