Sacramento to Redding (SMF–RDD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8:22 AM
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0h 52m
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CNT
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5:05 PM
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EM Empire
CNT
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Sacramento to Redding
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 131 mi 0h 52m nonstop +1h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

SMF–RDD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. leads the route. The flight covers 131 miles in approximately 0h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–RDD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 5 CNT 0h52 90% – –
Aircraft on this route
CNT Cessna (Twin Turboprop) – EM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM (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 RDD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to RDD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
PDX ~4h 6m LAX ~12h 10m SFO ~12h 55m SEA ~18h 18m DEN ~22h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
175
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 → RDD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
RDD → SMF
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Redding from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Redding Municipal Airport.
Metric SMF→RDD OAK→RDD SFO→RDD
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 5 – 22
Flight time 0h 52m 23h 34m 1h 9m
Departure OTP 90% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Redding flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Redding flights · Reno (RNO) to Redding flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Redding Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 7:00 PM in Redding.
Distance & Flight Time
131 mi / 210 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 52m.
Facts

SMF–RDD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Redding route.
Route details
Distance131 mi / 210 km
Flight time0h 52m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 13 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: RDD
Full nameRedding Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAORDD / KRDD
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation505 ft / 154 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to RDD flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport take approximately 0h 52m. The route covers 131 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Empire Airlines Inc..
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from SMF to RDD. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDX, LAX, SFO, SEA, DEN and OAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Redding is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from RDD to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO 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 RDD

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) are connected by nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc.. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to RDD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to RDD ranges from 0 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 131 miles (210 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PDX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Reno (RNO).