Redding to Sacramento (RDD–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EM7204
EM Empire
CNT
4:15 PM
MDT
5:05 PM
PDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EM7697
EM Empire
CNT
5:05 PM
MDT
6:02 PM
PDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EM7255
EM Empire
C408
6:20 PM
MDT
7:10 PM
PDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EM8204
EM Empire
CNT
7:30 AM
PDT
8:22 AM
MDT
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Redding to Sacramento
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 131 mi 0h 50m nonstop -1h behind 7 1-stop hubs

RDD–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. leads the route. The flight covers 131 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDD–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 13 C408, CNT 0h50-0h57
Aircraft on this route
C408 Cessna 408 SkyCourier – EM
CNT Cessna (Twin Turboprop) – EM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM (13 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, RDD to SMF direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDD to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
175
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
RDD → SMF
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
SMF → RDD
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Redding

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric RDD→SMF ACV→SMF CEC→SMF
Distance from RDD 100 mi 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 13 5
Flight time 0h 50m 0h 43m 1h 31m
Airports within 200 miles of RDD with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Redding, it's 5:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
131 mi / 210 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m to 0h 57m.

RDD–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Redding to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance131 mi / 210 km
Flight time0h 50m to 0h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 5 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: RDD
IATA / ICAORDD / KRDD
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation505 ft / 154 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDD to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 0h 50m to 0h 57m. The route covers 131 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Empire Airlines Inc..
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from RDD to SMF. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FAT, VNY, SEA, LAS, LAX, SFO and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Redding.
Yes, return flights from SMF to RDD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ACV and CEC. 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 RDD to SMF

Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc.. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDD to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDD to SMF ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 0 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 131 miles (210 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Arcata/Eureka (ACV) and Crescent City (CEC).