Chico to Sacramento (CIC–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5:35 PM
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6:07 PM
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Chico to Sacramento
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 77 mi 0h 32m nonstop -1h behind 1 1-stop hubs

CIC–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. leads the route. The flight covers 77 miles in approximately 0h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CIC–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 5 CNT 0h32 – – –
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, CIC 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
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CIC to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
LAS ~5h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
CIC → SMF
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
SMF → CIC
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
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 Chico

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric CIC→SMF RDD→SMF ACV→SMF
Distance from CIC – 54 mi 144 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 5 13 5
Flight time 0h 32m 0h 50m 0h 43m
Redding (RDD) to Sacramento flights · Arcata/Eureka (ACV) to Sacramento flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of CIC with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Chico.
CIC: MDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chico, it's 5:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
77 mi / 124 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 32m.
Facts

CIC–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chico to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance77 mi / 124 km
Flight time0h 32m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: CIC
Full nameChico Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCIC / KCIC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Elevation240 ft / 73 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 CIC to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chico Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 0h 32m. The route covers 77 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Empire Airlines Inc..
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from CIC to SMF.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Chico.
Nearby alternatives include RDD, ACV and SFO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CIC to SMF

Chico Regional Airport (CIC) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc.. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CIC to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CIC to SMF ranges from 0 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 77 miles (124 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LAS. Nearby alternative airports include Redding (RDD), Arcata/Eureka (ACV) and San Francisco (SFO).