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Flights from Sacramento to Columbia

There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Dallas, about 5h 47m door to door (37 connections a week on current schedules).

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

Sacramento to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey5h 47mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Sacramento to Columbia

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

1
SAC Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon12:15 SAC19:28 ATL0h 47m connection20:15 ATL21:02 CAEDelta Air Lines
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 47m
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SAC Dallas (DFW) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun11:45 SAC16:53 DFW2h 37m connection19:30 DFW22:38 CAEAmerican Airlines
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 53m
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3
SAC New York (EWR) CAE
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines
Sun23:00 SAC06:53 EWR2h 22m connection09:15 EWR10:59 CAEUnited Airlines + GoJet Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 59m
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4
SAC Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Self-transfer likely ~8h 11m
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5
SAC Chicago (ORD) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Self-transfer likely ~8h 25m
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SAC Washington (IAD) CAE
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: CommutAir
Self-transfer likely ~9h 02m
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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
3,632 km2,255 miles
Journey time
5h 47mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hColumbia vs Sacramento
Currency in Columbia
USD
Airports
SMF → CAE

Flights from Sacramento to Columbia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sacramento to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Dallas and New York. 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 Sacramento to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,632 km.
Where do you change planes between Sacramento and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW), New York (EWR) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sacramento and Columbia?
Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Columbia?
Columbia is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.

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