Sacramento to Long Beach (SMF–LGB) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SMF–LGB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 388 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 51 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h25-1h30 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Long Beach from Sacramento
| Metric | SMF→LGB | SCK→LGB | STS→LGB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMF | – | 59 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 51 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 0h 55m | 1h 7m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SMF: PDT · LGB: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach.
SMF–LGB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SMF to LGB
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SMF to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMF to LGB is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 388 miles (624 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 113 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Stockton (SCK), Santa Rosa (STS) and Oakland (OAK).