San Francisco (SFO) to Arcata/Eureka (ACV) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from San Francisco International Airport to California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport, with about 28 flights a week in July 2026. The 250-mile flight takes about 1h 17m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 250 mi · 402 km
- Flight time
- 1h 17m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying SFO to ACV
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 28 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier CRJ700 | 66,779 | 1h 17m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SFO to ACV flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 10:10am and the last at 9:22pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 4708United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:10am | 11:36am | 31 | 71% |
| UA 5480United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:17pm | 5:46pm | 23 | 72% |
| UA 738United Airlines | 4:30pm | 5:50pm | 6 | n/a |
| UA 469United Airlines | 6:47pm | 8:07pm | 15 | 67% |
| UA 4695United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:55pm | 10:27pm | 31 | 73% |
| UA 5626United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:22pm | 10:51pm | 10 | 77% |
Is SFO to ACV on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 1,293 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (84%), those around 10am the least (58%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (29%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,293 | 73% | 26 min | 2.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 171 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 194 | 58% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 178 | 79% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 38 | 84% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 279 | 72% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 35 | 71% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 178 | 78% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 165 | 79% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 55 | 39% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 116 | 6,779 | |
| September 2025 | 100 | 5,822 | |
| October 2025 | 122 | 6,795 | |
| November 2025 | 112 | 5,726 | |
| December 2025 | 111 | 5,534 | |
| January 2026 | 95 | 4,919 | |
| February 2026 | 82 | 4,200 | |
| March 2026 | 86 | 4,916 | |
| April 2026 | 110 | 5,322 | |
| May 2026 | 109 | 5,564 | |
| June 2026 | 93 | 4,940 | |
| July 2026 | 122 | 6,262 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.