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

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388 mi airlines 33/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2948
WN Southwest
73H
7:45 AM
PDT TB
9:10 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4344
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 AM
PDT TB
9:15 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4345
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
PDT TB
11:25 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2306
WN Southwest
7S7
10:20 AM
PDT TB
11:50 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN746
WN Southwest
7M8
2:20 PM
PDT TB
3:45 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4347
WN Southwest
7S7
4:29 PM
PDT TB
5:44 PM
PDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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
Prices
WN2973
WN Southwest
737
8:00 AM
PDT
9:25 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2974
WN Southwest
737
11:00 AM
PDT
12:25 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2975
WN Southwest
7S7
2:20 PM
PDT
3:45 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2976
WN Southwest
7S7
4:00 PM
PDT
5:25 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2197
WN Southwest
7M8
5:40 PM
PDT
7:05 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1875
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
PDT
7:35 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sacramento to Long Beach
1 carrier, 33 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 388 mi 1h 15m nonstop 29 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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 29 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 33 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h15-1h30 51%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (33 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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
415
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.

Other ways to reach Long Beach from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Metric SMF→LGB OAK→LGB SFO→LGB
Distance from SMF 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 33 29 1
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 20m 0h 55m
Departure OTP 51%
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 15m to 1h 30m.

SMF–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance388 mi / 624 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights33 out / 34 return
1-stop connections29 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 15m to 1h 30m. The route covers 388 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from SMF to LGB. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNA, SJC, SCF, SFO, ABQ, APA, BFI, AFW, YEG, SAT, LGA, LAX, AUS, RFD, OGG, HNL, MIA, EWR, MDW, BNA, DAL, OAK, PHX, LAS, SLC, DEN, JFK, HOU and ORD. 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, 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 LGB

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 33 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 15 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 388 miles (624 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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