Flying from Albany Airport (ALB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
The timezone in Sacramento is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Albany.
Your ALB to SMF flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Albany Airport to Sacramento International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between ALB and SMF include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albany Airport (ALB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Albany Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight is R 2,603. A return plane ticket is currently R 5,207. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from ALB to SMF, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Albany Airport to Sacramento International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ALB to SMF.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Albany Airport to Sacramento International Airport.
Handy information about Albany Airport (ALB)
The address for ALB is 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
76% of flights that leave from Albany Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Albany Airport from central Albany, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ALB? If you've booked an early flight from Albany Airport to Sacramento International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Consider checking in to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG after touching down from your Albany Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight. It's a quick drive from SMF and a comfy option if you want to relax as soon as possible.
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sacramento and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport to central Sacramento has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
July is the busiest month for flights from Albany Airport to Sacramento International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Sacramento in March.
Before locking in your flight from Albany Airport to Sacramento International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Sacramento, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ALB to SMF sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Sacramento, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 145 kilometres south to San Jose to check off its leading sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento, San Francisco is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
