Long Beach (LGB) to Sacramento (SMF) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Long Beach International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, with about 33 flights a week in July 2026. The 387-mile flight takes about 1h 18m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 387 mi · 623 km
- Flight time
- 1h 18m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 72%
Airlines flying LGB to SMF
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 33 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 205,868 | 1h 18m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LGB to SMF flight schedule
12 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:50am and the last at 7:00pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 3088Southwest Airlines | 6:50am | 8:15am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 2595Southwest Airlines | 7:20am | 8:45am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4482Southwest Airlines | 7:25am | 8:45am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1323Southwest Airlines | 10:00am | 11:20am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 2345Southwest Airlines | 10:05am | 11:30am | 16 | 94% |
| WN 3227Southwest Airlines | 1:55pm | 3:15pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 820Southwest Airlines | 4:00pm | 5:20pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2971Southwest Airlines | 4:20pm | 5:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3633Southwest Airlines | 4:30pm | 5:50pm | 12 | 33% |
| WN 2455Southwest Airlines | 5:45pm | 7:05pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 1813Southwest Airlines | 5:55pm | 7:15pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2720Southwest Airlines | 7:00pm | 8:20pm | 24 | 70% |
Is LGB to SMF on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 87% of 1,852 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (98%), those around 4pm the least (69%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (83%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,852 | 87% | 7 min | 0.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 102 | 98% | |
| 7am to 8am | 199 | 96% | |
| 8am to 9am | 77 | 95% | |
| 9am to 10am | 138 | 90% | |
| 10am to 11am | 201 | 96% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 73 | 96% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 93 | 86% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 127 | 89% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 122 | 87% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 43 | 81% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 169 | 69% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 112 | 90% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 116 | 78% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 235 | 76% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 45 | 76% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 162 | 16,158 | |
| September 2025 | 159 | 17,651 | |
| October 2025 | 163 | 19,507 | |
| November 2025 | 170 | 18,951 | |
| December 2025 | 169 | 18,635 | |
| January 2026 | 161 | 15,901 | |
| February 2026 | 155 | 17,199 | |
| March 2026 | 149 | 16,935 | |
| April 2026 | 142 | 16,532 | |
| May 2026 | 144 | 16,554 | |
| June 2026 | 142 | 16,113 | |
| July 2026 | 145 | 15,732 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.