Arcata/Eureka to Sacramento (ACV–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
UKI Ukiah 2h 53m EM → EM Ukiah (UKI) to Sacramento flights
SFO San Francisco 3h 14m AVCMNZ → ACAVEK San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 4h 22m NZUA → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
SEA Seattle 4h 28m AS → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 31m MX → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
DEN Denver 6h 47m UA → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
BUR Burbank 6h 55m MX → WN Burbank (BUR) to Sacramento flights
CEC Crescent City ~3h 18m EM → EM Crescent City (CEC) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Arcata/Eureka to Sacramento
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 207 mi 1h 6m nonstop

ACV–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. leads the route. The flight covers 207 miles in approximately 1h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Arcata/Eureka flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ACV–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 5 CNT 1h06 – – –
Aircraft on this route
CNT Cessna (Twin Turboprop) – EM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ACV to SMF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ACV to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
UKI ~2h 53m SFO ~3h 14m CEC ~3h 18m LAX ~4h 22m SEA ~4h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
249
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ACV → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → ACV
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Arcata/Eureka

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric ACV→SMF CEC→SMF RDD→SMF
Distance from ACV – 56 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 5 1 13
Flight time 1h 6m 1h 13m 0h 50m
Crescent City (CEC) to Sacramento flights · Redding (RDD) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of ACV with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sacramento is 0 hours the same as Arcata/Eureka.
ACV: PDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Arcata/Eureka, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
207 mi / 333 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 6m gate to gate.
Facts

ACV–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Arcata/Eureka to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance207 mi / 333 km
Flight time1h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ACV
Full nameCalifornia Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport
IATA / ICAOACV / KACV
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation221 ft / 67 m
Destination: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ACV to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport to Sacramento International Airport take about 1h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 207 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ACV to SMF: Empire Airlines Inc..
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ukiah Municipal, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from SMF to ACV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CEC and RDD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ACV to SMF

California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc.. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ACV to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ACV to SMF is about 1 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 207 miles (333 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ukiah Municipal, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Crescent City (CEC) and Redding (RDD).