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

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388 mi airlines 52/wk
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Flight Schedule 24 flights Verified 5h ago
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WN2973
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 AM
PDT
9:25 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN2974
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
PDT
11:40 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN2161
WN Southwest
B38M
10:35 AM
PDT
12:05 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN672
WN Southwest
737
11:25 AM
PDT
12:55 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2975
WN Southwest
7S7
12:25 PM
PDT
1:50 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN1247
WN Southwest
7S7
2:30 PM
PDT
3:55 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN2976
WN Southwest
7M8
4:25 PM
PDT
5:55 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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WN2196
WN Southwest
7S7
4:40 PM
PDT
6:15 PM
PDT
1h 35m
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WN1875
WN Southwest
7S7
7:55 PM
PDT
9:20 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN1556
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 PM
PDT
10:15 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN4344
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 AM
PDT TB
7:35 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN1249
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 AM
PDT TB
7:50 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN2948
WN Southwest
7S7
7:10 AM
PDT TB
8:35 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN1416
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 AM
PDT TB
9:10 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN3698
WN Southwest
7S7
9:10 AM
PDT TB
10:35 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN2486
WN Southwest
73H
9:50 AM
PDT TB
11:15 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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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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WN966
WN Southwest
7S7
12:25 PM
PDT TB
1:50 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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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WN4485
WN Southwest
7S7
4:20 PM
PDT TB
5:45 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4347
WN Southwest
7S7
5:15 PM
PDT TB
6:40 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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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WN1083
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 PM
PDT TB
8:20 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Long Beach to Sacramento
1 carrier, 52 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 52 Flights/wk 388 mi 1h 25m nonstop 15 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, 15 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 52 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h25-1h35 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (52 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
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
52
Outbound / wk
53
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
429
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGB → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → LGB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGB delays → SMF delays →

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 11 2
Weekly flights 52 248 83
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 17m 1h 23m
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 35m.

LGB–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Long Beach to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance388 mi / 624 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights52 out / 53 return
1-stop connections15 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 35m. The route covers 388 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 52 nonstop flights per week from LGB to SMF. The return direction has about 53 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNA, BOI, ATL, BNA, IAD, AUS, HNL, LAS, DEN, SLC, PHX, DAL, OGG, MDW and HOU. 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 52 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 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 388 miles (624 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana (SNA) and Burbank (BUR).