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

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EM7655
EM Empire
CNT
5:24 PM
MDT
6:07 PM
PDT
0h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EM8655
EM Empire
C208
7:00 AM
PDT
8:31 AM
MDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EM8731
EM Empire
C408
7:50 AM
PDT
9:07 AM
MDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Arcata/Eureka to Sacramento
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 207 mi 0h 43m nonstop -1h behind 6 1-stop hubs

ACV–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. leads the route. The flight covers 207 miles in approximately 0h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 0h43
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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ACV to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
175
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ACV → SMF
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
SMF → ACV
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →

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 1 1
Weekly flights 5 13
Flight time 0h 43m 1h 31m 0h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of ACV with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Arcata/Eureka.
ACV: MDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Arcata/Eureka, it's 5:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
207 mi / 333 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 43m.

ACV–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Arcata/Eureka to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance207 mi / 333 km
Flight time0h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 10 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: ACV
IATA / ICAOACV / KACV
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation221 ft / 67 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ACV to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 0h 43m. The route covers 207 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Empire Airlines Inc..
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from ACV to SMF. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UKI, CEC, LAX, SFO, SEA and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Arcata/Eureka.
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 ranges from 0 hours 43 minutes. 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

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via UKI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Crescent City (CEC) and Redding (RDD).