Sacramento to Arcata/Eureka (SMF–ACV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EM Empire
C208
7:00 AM
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8:31 AM
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1h 31m
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EM8731
EM Empire
CNT
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9:07 AM
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EM7655
EM Empire
C208
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Sacramento to Arcata/Eureka
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 207 mi 1h 17m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

SMF–ACV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. leads the route. The flight covers 207 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–ACV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 10 C208, CNT 1h17-1h31 89% – –
Aircraft on this route
C208 Cessna 208 Caravan – EM
CNT Cessna (Twin Turboprop) – EM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM (10 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, SMF to ACV direction.
Mon
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Tue
2
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Wed
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Thu
2
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Fri
2
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Sat
2
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to ACV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
229
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Arcata/Eureka from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport.
Metric SMF→ACV OAK→ACV SFO→ACV
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 10 – 42
Flight time 1h 17m 1h 5m 1h 27m
Departure OTP 89% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Arcata/Eureka flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Arcata/Eureka flights · San Jose (SJC) to Arcata/Eureka flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Arcata/Eureka is 0 hours the same as Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · ACV: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in Arcata/Eureka.
Distance & Flight Time
207 mi / 333 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m to 1h 31m.
Facts

SMF–ACV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Arcata/Eureka route.
Route details
Distance207 mi / 333 km
Flight time1h 17m to 1h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 5 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: ACV
Full nameCalifornia Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport
IATA / ICAOACV / KACV
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation221 ft / 67 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to ACV flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport take approximately 1h 17m to 1h 31m. The route covers 207 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Empire Airlines Inc..
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from SMF to ACV. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, OAK, CEC, LAX, SFO, SEA, BUR, LAS and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ACV to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SJC. 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 SMF to ACV

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) are connected by nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc.. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to ACV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to ACV ranges from 1 hours 17 minutes to 1 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 207 miles (333 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).