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Los AngelesSacramento

Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento (SMF)

Timezone shift0hDirectionneutralFlight time1h 35mDistance599 kmDirect5 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

599 km

Fastest Flight

1h 35m

Timezone Shift

0h

Direct Airlines

5

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Airbus A320-100/200
Airbus A320neo
Airbus A321-100/200
Airbus A321neo
+7 more

Los Angeles to Sacramento Flights

Flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 06:20 and 07:45. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 599 km (372 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in Sacramento

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder

The difference:choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.

Departure Timing

Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery

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Night (0005)Morning (0611)Afternoon (1217)Evening (1823)

Arrival Strategy for Sacramento

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with local time by getting natural sunlight and staying active. Avoid long naps and consume light, nutritious meals to help reset your circadian rhythm.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should minimize caffeine and exposure to screens. Take a short 20-30 minute nap if necessary, but ensure it doesn't extend beyond that to prevent deeper sleep disruption.

Evening Arrival

For evening arrivals, limit heavy meals and alcohol. Create a dark, quiet sleep environment and aim to align with local nighttime as quickly as possible to minimize jetlag impact.

Best Time to Visit Sacramento

Monthly climate overview

Mediterranean

Jan

13°

4°

79mm

Feb

16°

6°

66mm

Mar

19°

8°

65mm

Apr

23°

11°

33mm

May

27°

15°

16mm

Jun

32°

18°

5mm

Jul

36°

21°

1mm

Aug

36°

20°

1mm

Sep

33°

17°

5mm

Oct

27°

12°

22mm

Nov

18°

7°

55mm

Dec

13°

4°

75mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

LAX

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 3.5/10

SMF

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 1.4/10

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

WN
Southwest Airlines Co.
06:20Boeing 737 MAX 81h 35m
WN
Southwest Airlines Co.
06:20Boeing 737 MAX 81h 35m
WN
Southwest Airlines Co.
06:20Boeing 737 MAX 81h 35m

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