Sacramento (SMF) to Long Beach (LGB) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach International Airport, with about 33 flights a week in July 2026. The 387-mile flight takes about 1h 19m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 387 mi · 623 km
- Flight time
- 1h 19m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 72%
Airlines flying SMF to LGB
| 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 | 204,498 | 1h 19m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SMF to LGB flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:10am and the last at 7:25pm. 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 2688Southwest Airlines | 6:10am | 7:35am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 4181Southwest Airlines | 7:05am | 8:30am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 142Southwest Airlines | 8:40am | 10:10am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3724Southwest Airlines | 9:30am | 11:00am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 2892Southwest Airlines | 11:45am | 1:10pm | 12 | 75% |
| WN 3515Southwest Airlines | 1:05pm | 2:30pm | 12 | 50% |
| WN 165Southwest Airlines | 2:20pm | 3:45pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3002Southwest Airlines | 4:30pm | 5:55pm | 28 | 82% |
| WN 2846Southwest Airlines | 5:50pm | 7:20pm | 12 | 92% |
| WN 3712Southwest Airlines | 7:25pm | 8:55pm | 28 | 64% |
Is SMF to LGB on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 86% of 1,852 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (98%), those around 7pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (65%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,852 | 86% | 8 min | 0.3% |
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 | 181 | 95% | |
| 7am to 8am | 166 | 98% | |
| 8am to 9am | 90 | 92% | |
| 9am to 10am | 176 | 91% | |
| 10am to 11am | 72 | 94% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 89 | 97% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 136 | 85% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 127 | 78% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 91 | 79% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 43 | 88% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 234 | 83% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 143 | 80% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 118 | 75% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 186 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 161 | 16,229 | |
| September 2025 | 159 | 17,935 | |
| October 2025 | 163 | 19,670 | |
| November 2025 | 170 | 18,452 | |
| December 2025 | 171 | 18,743 | |
| January 2026 | 162 | 15,728 | |
| February 2026 | 155 | 16,468 | |
| March 2026 | 147 | 16,964 | |
| April 2026 | 142 | 16,661 | |
| May 2026 | 144 | 16,193 | |
| June 2026 | 142 | 15,724 | |
| July 2026 | 146 | 15,731 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.