Sacramento to Crescent City (SMF–CEC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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7:41 AM
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Sacramento to Crescent City
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 255 mi 1h 34m nonstop +1h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

SMF–CEC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. and PCM lead the route. The flight covers 255 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–CEC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 5 CNT 1h34 73% – –
PCM PCM 0 – – 73% – –
Aircraft on this route
CNT Cessna (Twin Turboprop) – EM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM + PCM (5 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 CEC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to CEC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
ACV ~2h 50m OAK ~3h 21m PDX ~4h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
31
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SMF → CEC
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
CEC → SMF
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Crescent City from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Jack Mc Namara Field Airport.
Metric SMF→CEC OAK→CEC
Distance from SMF – 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 5 11
Flight time 1h 34m 1h 2m
Departure OTP 73% –
Oakland (OAK) to Crescent City flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Jack Mc Namara Field Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Crescent City is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · CEC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 7:00 PM in Crescent City.
Distance & Flight Time
255 mi / 410 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m.
Facts

SMF–CEC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Crescent City route.
Route details
Distance255 mi / 410 km
Flight time1h 34m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: CEC
Full nameJack Mc Namara Field Airport
IATA / ICAOCEC / KCEC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation61 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to CEC flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Jack Mc Namara Field Airport take approximately 1h 34m. The route covers 255 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Empire Airlines Inc. and PCM.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from SMF to CEC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ACV, OAK and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Crescent City is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from CEC to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CEC

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC) are connected by nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc. and PCM. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to CEC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to CEC ranges from 1 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 255 miles (410 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via ACV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK).