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

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EM Empire
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ACV Arcata/Eureka 5h 36m EM → EM Arcata/Eureka (ACV) to Sacramento flights
CIC Chico ~3h 6m EM → EM Chico (CIC) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Crescent City to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 255 mi 1h 25m nonstop

CEC–SMF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. leads the route. The flight covers 255 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Crescent City flights
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
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
CIC ~3h 6m ACV ~5h 36m
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CEC → SMF
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
Return
SMF → CEC
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
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 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 2 1
Weekly flights – 5 13
Flight time 1h 25m 0h 43m 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 25m gate to gate.
Facts

CEC–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Crescent City to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance255 mi / 410 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 255 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CEC to SMF: Empire Airlines Inc., and others.
This route has limited weekly 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 California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County.
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..

CEC to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CEC to SMF is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 255 miles (410 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Arcata/Eureka (ACV), Redding (RDD) and Eugene (EUG).