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

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EM8655
EM Empire
C208
7:00 AM
PDT
8:31 AM
MDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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EM8731
EM Empire
C408
7:50 AM
PDT
9:07 AM
MDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EM7655
EM Empire
CNT
5:24 PM
MDT
6:07 PM
PDT
0h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sacramento to Arcata/Eureka
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 207 mi 1h 17m nonstop +1h ahead 8 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, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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, C408 1h17-1h31 0%
Aircraft on this route
C208 Cessna 208 Caravan – EM
C408 Cessna 408 SkyCourier – EM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM (10 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, SMF to ACV direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to ACV.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
236
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
SMF → ACV
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
ACV → SMF
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →

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 1
Weekly flights 10 32
Flight time 1h 17m 1h 5m 1h 24m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Arcata/Eureka is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · ACV: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 7:00 PM in Arcata/Eureka.
Distance & Flight Time
207 mi / 333 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m to 1h 31m.

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 difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 5 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: ACV
IATA / ICAOACV / KACV
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation221 ft / 67 m

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 OAK, CEC, LAX, SFO, LAS, SEA, BUR and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Arcata/Eureka is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
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 and SFO. 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

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).