Sacramento to Riverside flights
Riverside lies 632 km (393 mi) south-east of Sacramento, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 34 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Sacramento | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 524,943 | 317,261 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 257 m (843 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SMF, 15 km out | ONT, 22 km out |
| Postal codes | 94203–95899 | 92501–92522 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Sacramento
Sacramento is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,605 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 80 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 82 km).
Arriving in Riverside
Riverside is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ontario International Airport (ONT), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,197-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 22 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 54 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 71 km), Palm Springs International Airport (PSP, 83 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 22 km (14 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 22 km (14 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 54 km (34 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 71 km (44 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Palm Springs International Airport | PSP | 83 km (52 mi) | 10,000 ft | 477 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 93 km (58 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Riverside from Sacramento?
632 km (393 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sacramento.
How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Riverside by air?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sacramento and Riverside?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sacramento to Riverside flights?
Typically Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT); Riverside also has SBD, SNA, LGB, PSP, LAX.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.