Crescent City to Sacramento (CEC–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Crescent City to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 255 mi 1h 24m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

CEC–SMF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. and PCM lead the route. The flight covers 255 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CEC–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 0 – – – – –
PCM PCM 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM + PCM (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CEC to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
26
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Crescent City

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric CEC→SMF ACV→SMF RDD→SMF
Distance from CEC – 56 mi 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 0 6 13
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 2m 0h 50m
Arcata/Eureka (ACV) to Sacramento flights · Redding (RDD) to Sacramento flights · Eugene (EUG) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of CEC 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 Crescent City.
CEC: PDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Crescent City, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
255 mi / 410 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m.
Facts

CEC–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Crescent City to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance255 mi / 410 km
Flight time1h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: CEC
Full nameJack Mc Namara Field Airport
IATA / ICAOCEC / KCEC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation61 ft / 19 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 CEC to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Jack Mc Namara Field Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 1h 24m. The route covers 255 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Empire Airlines Inc. and PCM.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CIC, PDX, SFO, ACV and PSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SMF to CEC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ACV, RDD and EUG. 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 CEC to SMF

Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc. and PCM.

CEC to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CEC to SMF ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 255 miles (410 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CIC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Arcata/Eureka (ACV), Redding (RDD) and Eugene (EUG).