Sacramento to Long Beach (SMF–LGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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388 mi airlines 53/wk
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Flight Schedule 24 flights Verified 3h ago
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WN4344
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 AM
PDT TB
7:35 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN1249
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 AM
PDT TB
7:50 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN2948
WN Southwest
7S7
7:10 AM
PDT TB
8:35 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1416
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 AM
PDT TB
9:10 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3698
WN Southwest
7S7
9:10 AM
PDT TB
10:35 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2486
WN Southwest
73H
9:50 AM
PDT TB
11:15 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4345
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
PDT TB
11:25 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN2306
WN Southwest
7S7
10:20 AM
PDT TB
11:50 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN966
WN Southwest
7S7
12:25 PM
PDT TB
1:50 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN746
WN Southwest
7M8
2:20 PM
PDT TB
3:45 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4485
WN Southwest
7S7
4:20 PM
PDT TB
5:45 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4347
WN Southwest
7S7
5:15 PM
PDT TB
6:40 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1083
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 PM
PDT TB
8:20 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4348
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 PM
PDT TB
8:20 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2973
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 AM
PDT
9:25 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2974
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
PDT
11:40 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2161
WN Southwest
B38M
10:35 AM
PDT
12:05 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN672
WN Southwest
737
11:25 AM
PDT
12:55 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2975
WN Southwest
7S7
12:25 PM
PDT
1:50 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1247
WN Southwest
7S7
2:30 PM
PDT
3:55 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2976
WN Southwest
7M8
4:25 PM
PDT
5:55 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2196
WN Southwest
7S7
4:40 PM
PDT
6:15 PM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1875
WN Southwest
7S7
7:55 PM
PDT
9:20 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1556
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 PM
PDT
10:15 PM
PDT
1h 25m
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Sacramento to Long Beach
1 carrier, 53 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 53 Flights/wk 388 mi 1h 25m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

SMF–LGB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 388 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–LGB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 53 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h25-1h30 79%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (53 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 LGB direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
53
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
439
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 → LGB
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
86%
Return
LGB → SMF
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → LGB delays →

Other ways to reach Long Beach from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Metric SMF→LGB OAK→LGB SJC→LGB
Distance from SMF 76 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 53 54 53
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 15m 1h 15m
Departure OTP 79%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Long Beach International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
388 mi / 624 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m.

SMF–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance388 mi / 624 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights53 out / 52 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: LGB
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to LGB flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m. The route covers 388 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 53 nonstop flights per week from SMF to LGB. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, OAK, BFI, ORD, OGG, HNL, DAL, BNA, SLC, PHX, LAS, MDW, DEN, AUS and HOU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LGB 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.

Flights from SMF to LGB

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 53 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SMF to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to LGB ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 388 miles (624 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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