Flying from Atlanta to Sacramento: what you need to know
Atlanta's main airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Check out your options for flying out of this base when searching for flights from Atlanta to Sacramento.
When it comes to touching down in Sacramento, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is a major gateway. Another is Stockton Airport (SCK).
Around 5 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Atlanta to Sacramento flight.
The timezone in Sacramento is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Atlanta.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 21 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Atlanta to Sacramento is with Delta Air Lines at 20:59. Opt for the first ATL to SMF departure with Delta Air Lines at 08:55 to maximise your time in Sacramento.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Atlanta to Sacramento flight.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Sacramento
Right now, R 1,715 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Sacramento. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,429. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Atlanta to Sacramento flights.
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Flying from Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
If you're after a direct flight from Atlanta to Sacramento, you can leave from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Get from ATL to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in one continuous trip.
Delta Air Lines is a leading airline that offers direct Atlanta to Sacramento plane tickets leaving from ATL.
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Atlanta, ATL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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76.64% of flights leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Arriving in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
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You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
The centre of Sacramento is approximately 80 kilometres from Stockton Airport (SCK). As soon as your flight from Atlanta to Sacramento has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 3 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
You'll find Stockton Airport at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Atlanta to Sacramento. August is the busiest month to travel to Sacramento. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your Atlanta to Sacramento ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Atlanta to Sacramento in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Sacramento
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All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Old Sacramento State Historic Park, Crocker Art Museum and Discovery Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Sacramento.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Sacramento, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel around 145 kilometres south to San Jose to tick off its must-visit sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another side of United States, head for San Francisco, about 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are key reasons to visit.