Sacramento to Chico (SMF–CIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
CEC Crescent City 9h 34m EM → EM Crescent City (CEC) to Chico flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sacramento to Chico
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between SMF and CIC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore SMF Routes CIC Routes SMF Live Flights CIC Live Flights SMF Delays
All flights from Chico (CIC) Chico to Sacramento flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to CIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
CEC ~9h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → CIC
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
CIC → SMF
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chico from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Chico Regional Airport.
Metric SMF→CIC OAK→CIC SJC→CIC
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – 1
Departure OTP 55% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Chico flights · San Jose (SJC) to Chico flights · Reno (RNO) to Chico flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Chico Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chico is 0 hours the same as Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · CIC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in Chico.
Facts

SMF–CIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Chico route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: CIC
Full nameChico Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCIC / KCIC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation240 ft / 73 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to CIC flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jack Mc Namara Field.
Yes, return flights from CIC to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SJC and RNO. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jack Mc Namara Field. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Reno (RNO).