Loading map...
LAS → SMF
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Sacramento International Airport (Sacramento)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of iconic High Sierra landmarks, including the dramatic granite formations of Yosemite and the deep blue expanse of Lake Tahoe during the arrival phase.
Search flights from LAS to SMF
Mount Charleston
The snowy peak of the Spring Mountains visible immediately after takeoff from Las Vegas.
Mono Lake
A striking ancient saline lake with a distinct circular shape and white mineral edges.
Yosemite National Park
Incredible views of Half Dome, El Capitan, and the glacial Yosemite Valley from cruising altitude.
Lake Tahoe
The massive, crystal-clear alpine lake is often visible as the flight begins its descent into the Sacramento area.
Folsom Lake
A key reservoir landmark that signals the final approach into Sacramento International.
Book a morning flight to have the sun at your back, perfectly illuminating the granite cliffs of Yosemite. This side is consistently more scenic as it passes closer to the most famous alpine features of Northern California.
Book Hotels in Sacramento
Death Valley
Aerial views of the salt flats at Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America.
Mount Whitney
The highest peak in the contiguous United States, standing prominently in the Sierra Nevada range.
Sequoia National Park
Vast stretches of high-altitude wilderness and rugged granite canyons.
San Joaquin Valley
The massive agricultural patchwork and irrigation grids of California's heartland.
Sit behind the wing to capture the contrast between the white desert salt flats and the jagged mountain peaks. On late afternoon flights, the western sun creates high-contrast shadows across the Sierra canyons.
Get eSIMs for United States
Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 639 km (397 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: SMF (38.69540023803711, -121.59100341796876)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.