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

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EM4731
EM Empire
C408
4:30 PM
PDT
5:32 PM
PDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EM7655
EM Empire
C208
4:35 PM
PDT
5:40 PM
PDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EM8655
EM Empire
C208
7:00 AM
PDT
8:31 AM
PDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EM8731
EM Empire
CNT
7:50 AM
PDT
9:07 AM
PDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Arcata/Eureka to Sacramento
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 207 mi 1h 2m nonstop 8 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 1h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 8 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. 6 C208, C408 1h02-1h05
Aircraft on this route
C208 Cessna 208 Caravan – EM
C408 Cessna 408 SkyCourier – EM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM (6 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
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ACV to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
229
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.

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 6 13
Flight time 1h 2m 1h 24m 0h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of ACV with service to Sacramento International Airport.

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 2m to 1h 5m.

ACV–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Arcata/Eureka to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance207 mi / 333 km
Flight time1h 2m to 1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 10 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: ACV
IATA / ICAOACV / KACV
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
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 1h 2m to 1h 5m. The route covers 207 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Empire Airlines Inc..
There are approximately 6 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, BUR, LAX, SFO, SEA, LAS and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ACV to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ACV to SMF ranges from 1 hours 2 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 207 miles (333 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 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).