Long Beach to Sacramento (LGB–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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388 mi airlines 34/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2973
WN Southwest
737
8:00 AM
PDT
9:25 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2974
WN Southwest
737
10:18 AM
PDT
11:45 AM
PDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2975
WN Southwest
7S7
2:20 PM
PDT
3:45 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2976
WN Southwest
7S7
4:00 PM
PDT
5:25 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2197
WN Southwest
7M8
5:40 PM
PDT
7:05 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1875
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
PDT
7:35 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2948
WN Southwest
73H
7:45 AM
PDT TB
9:10 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4344
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 AM
PDT TB
9:15 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4345
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
PDT TB
11:25 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2306
WN Southwest
7S7
10:20 AM
PDT TB
11:50 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN746
WN Southwest
7M8
2:20 PM
PDT TB
3:45 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4347
WN Southwest
7S7
4:29 PM
PDT TB
5:44 PM
PDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1083
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 PM
PDT TB
8:20 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4348
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 PM
PDT TB
8:20 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Long Beach to Sacramento
1 carrier, 34 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 388 mi 1h 25m nonstop 32 1-stop hubs

LGB–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 388 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGB–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 34 737, 7M8, 7S7 1h25-1h27 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (34 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, LGB to SMF direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
462
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 Long Beach

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric LGB→SMF LAX→SMF SNA→SMF
Distance from LGB 17 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 22 2
Weekly flights 34 347 40
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 8m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LGB with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sacramento is 0 hours the same as Long Beach.
LGB: PDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
388 mi / 624 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 27m.

LGB–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Long Beach to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance388 mi / 624 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 27m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights34 out / 33 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: LGB
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGB to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Long Beach International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 27m. The route covers 388 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from LGB to SMF. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, FAT, SNA, PSP, SAN, LAX, PDX, BOI, OGD, BFI, BZN, MSP, MKC, STL, CVG, HOU, ATL, SLC, RDU, TEB, IAD, PBI, HNL, LAS, PHX, DEN, BNA, ORD, MDW, DAL, AUS and OGG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SMF to LGB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, SNA and BUR. 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 LGB to SMF

Long Beach International Airport (LGB) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGB to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGB to SMF ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 388 miles (624 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana (SNA) and Burbank (BUR).